Economy

Philip Hammond heralded an end to austerity, but with growing pressures set to squeeze services further, his Budget can’t meet the public’s expectations

Public Accounts Committee points to rising fraud and error projections amid ‘daunting workload’

Alan Evans joins HMRC at a "critical time for the department", says permanent secretary Jon Thompson

Sir David Wright appointed as chair designate, with Electoral Commission head Claire Bassett named as chief executive designate

Hammond will also expands off-payroll working rules to the private sector

Chancellor also announces additional funding for Universal Credit after growing pressure 

But MPs hear department's confidence does not extend to no-deal Brexit preparations

Ending austerity in next week's Budget is a 'seemingly impossible task' for the chancellor, the Resolution Foundation said

Customs brokers are worried about whether they will be able to meet extra demand in a no-deal scenario

Permanent secretary Jon Thompson shares the figures as senior officials tell committee they can’t guarantee no-deal would go smoothly 

Haldane's appointment "will give the council authority and independence", business secretary Greg Clark said

Consultation analysis underscores weight of organised opposition to Cameron-era proposals ditched by May regime