The chancellor’s mission to stoke economic growth faces dire headwinds, and might call for harsh trade-offs
The new chancellor may want to get going but the OBR’s timetable could make that difficult
New UK chancellor will try to boost output and avoid imposing drastic cuts on frayed public services
It involves austerity, some quirks in UK fiscal rules and ensuring government action requires private investment
PM’s claim that policy can be funded by reining in tax dodging and welfare spending is met with scepticism
Industry fears return of the lifetime allowance if Labour wins the election
Shadow chancellor also indicates speedy post-election Budget not on the agenda
Things can only get better, worse, or stay roughly the same
UK chancellor accuses Labour of ‘a lie’ and funding ‘black hole’ in political speech
Treasury analysis suggests inheritance tax measure will raise hundreds of millions less than expected
Growth must be given the same importance as scrutiny over spending
The policies of the chancellor and his opposite number are looking increasingly alike
Political stability, catch-up growth and better luck would make 2024 a good election to win
Economists and opposition question how government will lift MoD share of GDP to 2.5% and find extra £75bn
Scrutiny by ‘star chamber’ of where development cash goes could be set in law after share being spent in Britain rises
Warning comes as Rishi Sunak promises further tax cuts as part of re-election drive
Ignoring the cold reality of Britain’s public finances is a mistake
Industry group says move will discourage construction of homes being built in England
Jeremy Hunt’s reversal of HMRC plans to slash helplines reveals government’s reluctance to confront tough, unpopular choices
The tax-sheltered investment scheme provides a lifeline for millions of savers
Gap between top-paying bonds and Isas has shrunk
Shadow chancellor’s plans met with scepticism from economists and dubbed too timid by union leader
Rise in electric vehicles will hasten the collapse of the car tax base and erode fiscal headroom unless the levy is unfrozen
A Labour government could find itself with ‘more money’ than expected, says Lord Nick Macpherson
Claer Barrett and guests on the FT’s Money Clinic show debate what the future could hold