Or, with an election looming within the next couple of years, he may cut taxes, throw a couple of sweeteners to voters - £13bn would pay for a penny ...

The Conservatives meet their election pledge to recruit thousands of police officers. Source link

Minister says practice was unethical, immoral and may have been illegal. Source link

The government has come under pressure to help UK citizens stuck in Sudan after fierce fighting. Source link

Union group claims using artificial intelligence to hire and fire staff could lead to greater discrimination. Source link

A "best and final" pay deal is to be put to Welsh NHS workers after a breakthrough in talks. Source link

The plan - a first for the UK - is criticised for being "completely inadequate" by refugee groups. Source link

The BBC understands the chancellor and business and trade ministers have "paused engagement" with the CBI. Source link

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick announces three sites, but says problems won't be solved overnight. Source link

The supplier launches 12-month tariff of £2,275, as falling gas prices finally start feeding through to bills. Source link

The government borrowed its highest amount of any February to fund support for energy bills. Source link

"Their commitment to standing up for patients and their profession brought the Scottish government back to the table. "Members have narrowly voted to accept this offer but the Scottish ...