Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a fresh headache ahead of her first Budget this autumn after official figures revealed Government borrowing jumped by more than expected last month. Borrowing rose to £13.7 billion last month, marking the third highest August on record, driven by higher spending on public services due toContinue Reading

Domestic abuse specialists will work in 999 control rooms under a new ‘Raneem’s Law’, Yvette Cooper has announced. New emergency restraining orders will also give victims greater protection, the home secretary said. It comes as part of government plans to strengthen the police’s fight against violence towards women. The IndependentContinue Reading