Step into the chancellor’s shoes and devise your fiscal plan
Richard Hermer says government being seen as a ‘good faith actor’ internationally is crucial to attracting investment
Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economy
Also in this newsletter: the EU countries pushing for more, not less, green policy
Tax experts warn of potential hit to retirement savings as companies race to calculate impact on costs
Minister’s criticism of company’s working practices threatened to overshadow Monday’s investment summit
Lack of grip in opening months has surprised allies of UK’s technocrat prime minister
Starmer’s first 99 days spark concern, but so do Conservative party prospects; plus, exclusive polling
British and American politics are undergoing surprising shifts as research — and elections — explode assumptions
Lack of detail and out-of-office replies to queries leave some business leaders questioning attendance on October 14
Britain’s outdated labour market regulations have strangled growth and hobbled productivity
Public filings show disposals have doubled in wake of election and ahead of crunch Budget
Ministers claim the reforms are ‘pro-business’ but companies remain uneasy over the effect on hiring and costs
Appointment comes ahead of international investment summit
Boosting employee rights should not undermine the goal of raising growth
Government concession follows fierce lobbying from business groups
Labour meets manifesto pledge to release package within 100 days of taking office but leaves big decisions for later
Tensions between the priorities of working people and progressive supporters are now complicated by the Treasury
The UK government’s international investment summit next week comes at a gloomy moment
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship package
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions
Ministers braced for union backlash after accepting case for letting companies keep employees on probation for up to 9 months
UK chancellor will submit proposals to independent watchdog on Wednesday
Unions and employer groups receive briefing of draft legislation ahead of its publication on Thursday
Gap between yields on gilts and German bonds has reached widest in more than a year ahead of Budget
