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
Treasury models impact of changes, but rules out ‘exit tax’ on those who leave Britain to avoid being hit
Boosting employee rights should not undermine the goal of raising growth
Barclays pulls best-priced home loan rate with other lenders set to follow suit
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
Britain needs what it has never had: serious rules curtailing money in politics
The UK government’s international investment summit next week comes at a gloomy moment
Even Labour will not benefit from one of two rightwing contenders taking Conservatives off on a strange journey
The US government has outlined a list of options to end Google’s monopoly in search
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship package
IFS says any increased spending in the Budget must deliver economic expansion
Chancellor urged to bring in expatriation charge in order to avoid increasing UK capital gains levy in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise billions of pounds by introducing levy on employer pension contributions
Elimination of James Cleverly from contest leaves Tory members with choice between two rightwingers
Former business secretary topped fourth ballot of MPs on 42 votes
Ministers braced for union backlash after accepting case for letting companies keep employees on probation for up to 9 months
Gambling with such a small electorate of 121 MPs could end in humiliating defeat
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
Current definition means the government is ‘actively discouraged’ from spending on infrastructure
Writedown comes as UK government is hoping to attract institutional investors
