The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and Germany
Cross-party task force will aim to tackle one of the country’s most intractable political problems
Below are full responses to the FT’s annual survey about the British economy
The spending review, an industrial strategy and housing present big challenges for the government
Tech billionaire claims PM failed to tackle grooming scandal when he was head of prosecution service
Chatter about a Boris Johnson return illuminates the depth of the Conservative party’s funk
Peter Kyle had said option was ‘on the table’ after Australia restricted use of sites such as Instagram
We don’t normally take lessons from the US on food but there is a lot to learn from America’s tax policies
Changing older properties is crucial if the country is to meet its energy efficiency goals
The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the public
New structures and pronouncements mean little unless business takes them seriously — there is no appetite for talking shops
The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils
Announcement comes after data shows small-boat crossings rose 25% in 2024
Voters can’t be sold on change until their nation is in acute trouble
New mayoral planning abilities could drive growth but cause political pain — while funding remains another blocker
First six months of new year will prove crucial to Keir Starmer’s ambition to drive ‘change’
Prime minister points to early progress despite rocky start to government
Access to information could be increased by centralising anonymised records
From private schools to academies, here are some of the groups Labour faces alienating or allying with in 2025
Confident you’ve been paying attention to Westminster this year? Put your knowledge to the test
Newly released documents reveal growing British frustration with Washington’s handling of the conflict in 2004
Concern expressed by John Prescott and Jack Straw in 2004 over possible migration wave later borne out in Brexit vote
Author Jacqueline Wilson, actress Carey Mulligan and Post Office campaigners among 1,200 recognised in UK’s annual list
Rules governing US representatives are better equipped at closing opportunities for corruption
New public procurement rules set to allow more social enterprises and small businesses to bid in process
