Economy

"The costs of government’s response are large and uncertain," public spending watchdog says

Leaked document says measures needed to "enhance credibility and boost investor confidence"

Minister-led groups to tackle changes faced by aviation industry, shops, pubs and other sectors affected by coronavirus

Cabinet considers plans ahead of prime ministerial statement on Sunday, with new 'Stay Safe, Save Lives' message

Chancellor reveals that the furlough scheme is costing around the same as the NHS

Government urged to 'be straight with the public' that there is “no single grand exit plan to release the coronavirus lockdown”, IfG says

Cutting public spending "not part of our approach" after the pandemic, PM says

Stats watchdog review makes recommendations for improvement, including IT investment

Claire Bassett resigns while the post-Brexit trade body is still in shadow form

Perm sec Alex Chisholm said it was impossible to determine if the scheme would deliver value for money under Treasury guidance

Health secretary pushes back against calls from Tory MPs and ministers