An increase in UK defence spending is part of a "macho agenda of militarization" Northern Ireland's first minister has said.Michelle O'Neill was speaking after the chancellor used her Spring ...

The Chancellor has announced welfare and spending cuts to try to restore her £9.9bn "headroom", so she can meet her rules on the economy. BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks ...

Rachel Reeves has said she will not accept free concert tickets again, following a backlash over her attendance at a Sabrina Carpenter gig.She has repeatedly defended her decision to ...

Michael Race, Faisal Islam, Joshua Nevett & Jennifer McKiernanBusiness reporter, Economics editor & Political reportersRachel Reeves: A strong economy depends on strong defenceChancellor Rachel Reeves is set to make ...

Watch: Reeves defends accepting free Sabrina Carpenter ticketsChancellor Rachel Reeves has defended accepting free tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert, adding she will declare them.Speaking on the BBC's Sunday ...

Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBCIn a discussion ahead of next week's statement, the Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warningA ...

Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBCThe Spring Statement is fast approaching – and the chancellor faces tough choicesChancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out "tax and spend" policies, signalling that ...

Measures to speed up economic growth are set to be discussed in a meeting of industry regulators with the chancellor on Monday.Rachel Reeves is expected to outline more plans ...

Michael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe chancellor will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 26 ...

Michael Race & Harry FarleyBusiness reporter & political correspondent BBC newsBBCPressure has increased on the chancellor's tax and spending plans after a surplus in government finances missed official forecasts.The ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' attempt to intervene in a landmark case over controversial car loans has been blocked by the UK's highest court.The Supreme Court case, which is set for ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves can "absolutely" be trusted, a minister has said, despite questions about her CV and use of expenses while working at a bank.A BBC investigation found out ...