Technology
Can curry nights and canny advisers help Healey deliver a budget for everyday people?
The chancellor has promised ‘breathing space’ for households and small businesses but global events cannot be ignored
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Technology
‘No indications’ PHP code flaw has led to government systems being hacked, cyber security official says – UK politics live
Some 32 government services are offline while work is carried out to address potential cybersecurity issues, a minister...
Technology
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as bank’s bosses hail AI productivity advances
Equating to the loss of 5% of its 93,000 global staff, job cuts come as bank announces jump in quarterly profits
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Tax online sales more heavily to save high streets, Burnham urged
Exclusive: British Chambers of Commerce president calls for overhaul of business rates and greater powers for local lead...
Technology
John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget
Exclusive: Chancellor to target sector in his first budget, to help offset Iran war’s damage to public finances
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‘If voters aren’t better off by the next election, we’re screwed’: Labour insiders voice fears over budget
Some say party risks ‘looking twee’ by focusing on small fixes amid growing nervousness that budget lacks ambition
Business
The perilous economic conditions facing the UK can be traced back to Trump
As John Healey drafts his autumn budget, the US president’s policies continue to inflate debt servicing costs
Business
UK economy defies forecasts with surprise 0.4% growth in July
Welcome boost for chancellor with unexpected rise put down to rapid growth of AI in services sector outweighing Iran war...