politics
Badenoch defends calling chancellor 'spineless' in Budget row
The Conservative Party leader says she was “channelling” public anger when she accused the chancellor of “whining about mansplaining”. Source link
Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn
The right will now be introduced after six months, in a breach of Labour’s election manifesto. Source link
Chris Mason: Starmer could have scrapped child benefit cap last year – why did he wait?
Keir Starmer has always said he wanted to end the benefit cap but the money was not available – until now. Source link
No independence referendum if SNP wins majority, Reeves says
The chancellor has refused to support a second vote if the SNP wins a majority of seats in May. Source link
Explained: What does the Budget mean for Scotland?
Westminster correspondent Paris Gourtsoyannis explains how the chancellor’s tax and spending plans may affect Scotland. Source link
Have Labour broken their promises on tax?
Have Labour broken their promises on tax? Source link
'Victory' as Budget promises miners' pension cash
The chancellor announced former mineworkers will get extra payments from a £2.3bn reserve fund. Source link
Chris Mason: Reeves chooses to tax big and spend big
In a Budget dogged by months of leaks, Labour hopes its big tax and spend plans pay off. Source link
Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax
This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable. Source link
Reeves unveils £820m funding to support jobless young people
The funding will help guarantee paid work placements for 18 to 21-year-olds “not earning or learning”, the Chancellor says. Source link