High energy bills and troubled water sector trigger debate about which private finance schemes provide value for taxpayers
UK chancellor will submit proposals to independent watchdog on Wednesday
Louise Haigh says ‘it would never have made sense’ for controversial project to end in London suburbs
FT exclusive: Chancellor seeks to reassure investors that ‘guardrails’ will be placed around extra borrowing for investment
UK chancellor vows to avoid Jeremy Hunt’s ‘mistakes’ and stokes optimism that spending could surpass manifesto
Rachel Reeves is looking at loosening fiscal rules to allow her to increase borrowing to pay for investment
Markets on edge ahead of overhaul of fiscal rules that could result in tens of billions of pounds of extra borrowing capacity
Whitehall and industry figures say governance at company responsible for High Speed 2 rail link to be scrutinised
Annual allocation up 15% as local authorities and education body warn of spiralling costs
Prime minister hints he backs changes to Treasury fiscal rules to boost investment
ONS figures underline impact of rising prices and higher interest rates on personal finances
Chancellor reaffirms party pledge to not raise income tax and national insurance
Chancellor appears to be rethinking government’s fiscal approach to create more room for spending
Speech at Labour party conference fuels debate over future of chancellor’s borrowing rules
Public debt hits 100% of GDP in August as chancellor prepares for first Budget
Foreign secretary fears domestic drain on development funding will hinder efforts to project UK on global stage
Such welfare spending has increased faster in Britain than in comparable nations, IFS says
Chancellor seeks to save £1bn on external contracts as part of spending review ahead of UK Budget
The UK chancellor should take some hard decisions on employment, productivity and investment
Electrification of Manchester-Leeds route being studied for potential cost savings
Demographic pressures and the costs of climate change will weigh on the public finances, says OBR
Crisis gripping health service in England is ‘laid bare’ in damning review by Lord Darzi
Facilities to be given greater cyber protection in effort to minimise potential effect of adverse events or attacks
Freedom of information request by FT seeking breakdown of government overspend is declined
Prime minister managed to limit Labour MP revolt over trimming winter fuel allowance but hurdles lie ahead
