New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objections
Government Hospitality Wine Cellar 3: Revenge of the Mandarin
Several ministers, including Ed Miliband, are opposed to airport’s expansion
New Conservative leader hands roles to MPs who contested the Tory leadership election
Ministers will increase cap in line with inflation to £9,535 after eight-year freeze
Advisers warn British government’s proposal to replace non-dom scheme will attract those seeking short-term tax holidays
The new Tory leader can’t rely on Labour being derailed by global events or problems with its own model
Exploratory talks follow criticism of private outsourcing groups and concern about their high profits
Rule book ability to change its leaders has driven its success — but also its dysfunction
UK central bank focused on longer-term picture of slowing inflation even as Budget predicted to increase near-term demand
Richard Parker narrowly beat Andy Street in the mayoral contest, but is setting himself apart from his predecessor
Business select committee intends to summon fast-fashion brands over workers’ rights as soon as January
Ministers must ‘manage risks’ to limit taxpayers’ exposure to £5.1bn already budgeted, says report
Labour chancellor’s first Budget sparked a backlash from companies, charities and GPs
Kemi Badenoch’s task is to restore the party’s appeal to Britain at large
The Budget’s new IHT measures demonstrate a profound misunderstanding of how our agriculture works
Funding commitments raise questions over whether the money can deliver needed long-term transformation
Former business secretary takes 57 per cent of the vote to beat Robert Jenrick and become party’s first Black leader
New leader’s combative style can alienate colleagues but supporters say she will make life uncomfortable for Labour
Experts respond to queries about measures announced in the autumn Budget
Reforms will put emphasis on early succession planning for agricultural estates
FT reporters review this week’s £40bn tax-raising measures
Ceiling rises 20% over 5-year period to £200bn to avoid ‘having to take short-term decisions’
UK prime minister writes in FT that Labour government will not become addicted to tax and spend
If we want the country to grow again, then we need to get it working and building again
