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Former UK prime ministers call for reform of ‘centre’ of government
Machinery of state ‘weak’ and ‘not capable’ of holding Whitehall accountable for delivery, says IfG reportFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Britain needs more than fiscal games
The old budgetary theatre will not help improve the dire performance of the UK economyFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Jeremy Hunt to unveil £10bn personal tax cut in the Budget
Tory MPs hope the chancellor’s plans will bolster their party’s chances at the next general electionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Rishi Sunak could use Budget to call snap May UK election, warns Labour
Opposition on alert as Chancellor prepares Budget that could include stealing its key revenue-raising policiesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
The hard Budget choices facing a cash-strapped UK
Many Conservative politicians want the government to announce new tax cuts next week, but public services are under extreme pressure after years of spending restraintFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK consumers’ confidence in their personal finances highest since 2021
Closely watched GfK survey also points to household caution about inflationFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK interest rates held at 5.25% by Bank of England
The central bank keeps the cost of borrowing unchanged for the fifth time in row.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK has its first Black government leader as Vaughan Gething is elected first minister of Wales
Wales is the first part of the United Kingdom to have a Black leader, after Vaughan Gething was elected first ministerABC News - World - United Kingdom -
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Sterling outshines rivals as UK economy holds up better than expected
Pound is only big developed world currency to rise against US dollar this yearFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK wage expectations fell below 5% in February
Closely watched BoE survey boosts hopes of interest rate cuts later this yearFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
How will reforms to Britain’s ‘non-dom’ tax regime work?
Jeremy Hunt’s abolition of controversial colonial-era system expected to raise £2.7bn a yearFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Tories wrestle with failure to fix Britain’s housing crisis
Mortgages for first-time buyers were at a 10-year low last yearFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Rishi Sunak accused of talking down Britain after ‘mob rule’ comments
PM warned he risks harming foreign investment with remarks seen as attempt to court rightwingersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Treasury faces FCA resistance over UK pension disclosure drive
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt wants to announce move in the Budget as he encourages funds to invest moreFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Harry and Meghan reach out to Kate after cancer news
Prince Harry and Meghan say they hope Catherine and her family can heal "privately and in peace".BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
U.K. consumer confidence remains weak, survey finds
Consumer confidence remains weak in the U.K. amid continued concerns over the economy, according to a survey published Friday.MarketWatch - Business - United Kingdom -
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Were Princess Kate's medical notes snooped on? U.K. watchdog probes possible breach
Kate, the Princess of Wales, reportedly had an attempted breach of her medical records at the London Clinic where she had abdominal surgery. The hospital responded on Wednesday.NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Andrew Tate appears in court over UK arrest warrant
Andrew Tate and his brother "categorically reject" the sexual offence charges they are accused of.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Hunt: UK growth higher than every large European economy
The chancellor opens the 2024 Budget amid noisy scenes in the Commons.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Faisal Islam: Why this won't be the Budget that Jeremy Hunt wanted
An economy in recession and high borrowing costs mean there will not be a bumper election giveaway.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Kate 'will be thrilled' with messages of support, Queen says
Queen Camilla spoke to well-wishers five days after the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK stocks are not all that cheap
A bargain in the aggregate, not the particularFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Meghan Debuts New Brand, American Riviera Orchard, Amid Royal Family Drama
The Duchess of Sussex released a mysterious 15-second video on Instagram, but what little is known about the brand has been gleaned from a trademark application.The New York Times - Lifestyle - United Kingdom