Economy

Treasury Select Committee says it would be “imprudent” for decisions on the multi-billion pound overhaul to be taken before inquiry is complete

Think tank argues chancellor’s bungled budget fundraiser makes case for better policymaking

A “radical” drive to move departments out of London would help regions adapt following Brexit, say consultants

Real terms pay levels to be £1,700 below 2009/10 peak set before Osborne freeze

Alexandra Jones set to leave Centre for Cities to take up new role

Public Accounts Committee says economic case is “crystal clear” for both houses to relocate for the duration of a £3.9bn overhaul

We shouldn't have to wait until the wheels fall off to find that cuts to services have gone way beyond any sustainable level, argues the former DWP permanent secretary

Hammond avoids big tweaks to Whitehall budgets, but targets extra funding for social care and business rate relief

Treasury trails Hammond's first Budget, as OECD upgrades UK growth forecast

RSA says power in the UK remains "too centralised" – and urges central government to give more freedom to local authorities to tackle regional imbalances

Union calls for independent review of pay as it warns that maintaining a 1% cap on pay rises is “unsustainable”

Chancellor will not use improved growth forecasts to borrow more money, it is reported