Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less money
Punishing week on bond markets ends with UK government borrowing costs significantly higher
UK Labour party has long ties with ‘Kennedys of Bangladesh’ despite former regime’s alleged corruption and violence
National Gas comments come after Centrica says low temperatures have strained supplies
Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing
As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult place
Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand
At times like these, it’s worth remembering just how bad Kwasi Kwarteng was as chancellor
Lucy and the team on the FT scoop that Musk is seeking to oust Starmer
Bonds steady after sell-off that threatens to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rules
New data shows the shape of child sexual abuse after Elon Musk highlights decades-old scandal
The former Scottish first minister on SNP scandals, falling out with Alex Salmond — and why pressure for a new referendum will return
Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicated
Advisers cite rise in US citizens weighing up emigration amid fears over introduction of socially conservative policies
Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeeze
Prisons minister James Timpson’s initiative will see people on probation and serving sentences outside jail helped into work
Ministers vow to stop resellers ‘fleecing the public’ after fan outcry over cost of Oasis concerts
Varun Chandra still holds majority of his previous stake in the group despite joining Downing Street in July
Regulator acts over complaints about fundraising activity as trustees fail to explain how IDF individual spent the donation
Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’
Manchester mayor says fresh probe could bring new evidence to light
Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles
Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’
13 councils are considering postponing local polls in May, officials say
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