Longer term, road pricing is the answer but Reeves should use this Budget to strengthen penalties on pollution
Doubling of flat-tax regime does not dissuade global super-rich from shifting residency to the country
Simplifying employment status will be key to success of Labour’s measures, say lawyers and unions
‘Project Willow’ draws up alternatives for refinery ahead of planned 2025 closure
Government ministers reject calls to repeal legislation despite union warning the decision would be seen as a betrayal
Private hire and taxi provider is latest gig economy business to come under pressure over workers’ employment status
Wood Mackenzie says sector risks being ‘fatally wounded’ by the government
Electrification of Manchester-Leeds route being studied for potential cost savings
Interim executive chair says he has launched an ‘independent’ investigation
Decision to block first new colliery in 30 years highlights shift away from fossil fuel projects under Labour government
Taxation can affect banks’ ability to lend
The UK aircraft engine manufacturer is starting to live up to its distinguished name
Attendees of the FT Weekend Festival are selling assets and passing on inheritances ahead of October’s Budget
Chancellor is exploring tinkering with Bank of England bond accounting
The 80km of track could be built faster and cheaper than axed HS2 leg, says research
Demographic pressures and the costs of climate change will weigh on the public finances, says OBR
Government in talks with investors in clean energy to fill gap left by declining North Sea oil sector
The chancellor must be careful not to increase the damaging incentives in the tax system as she seeks sources of revenue
Crisis gripping health service in England is ‘laid bare’ in damning review by Lord Darzi
Decision will mean a net loss of 400 jobs and a threat to thousands more
Prime minister warns health service will take a decade to repair after damning report
Decision by UK Supreme Court to overturn earlier ruling welcomed by shop workers’ union
Tata Steel plans to replace its Port Talbot blast furnaces with a less-polluting electric arc furnace
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
