Toby Helm

Pascal Lamy, former head of the WTO, says Britain will have to take sides if new US administration slaps hefty tariffs on imports, as fears grow over possible trade war

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is aiming to reach a peace deal with Russia next year as his backers signal that they are preparing for talks

Calls for UK to work more closely with the EU on everything from defence and trade to immigration grow following Trump’s re-election

We will fight Trump’s plans to slap tariffs on the UK – Rachel Reeves

The chancellor says she will invest to reverse Tory decline, but stands accused of breaking party manifesto promises

Driven by memories of a childhood under the Tories, the chancellor prepares to deliver a budget she hopes will be seismic in its scope

Chancellor said to be planning measures including raising employer NI contributions and capital gains tax rates. We consider the likelihood of each and the potential for a row

Frustration grows with chancellor locked away in Treasury and facing competing challenges for her historic speech

VAT-registered schools will be able to claim refunds for tax paid on capital projects over past 10 years

Thousands could lose up to £4,900 a year if the plan is retained in the forthcoming budget