Economics

Perm sec Peter Schofield asked sought approval for spending that might breach Treasury guidance on "regularity and propriety grounds"

Economic support packages designed "as we have gone along", Sir Tom Scholar tells MPs

OECD predicts UK unemployment rate could rise as high as 14.8% post pandemic

"Not possible" to determine business-support schemes demonstrate value for money

Number of personal tax accounts surpasses 20 million

Cabinet Office sets up “commercial clearing hub” where departments can bid for consultants

Details emerge as SAGE member says government was too slow to enter lockdown

Treasury names Richard Hughes as preferred candidate to head independent fiscal watchdog

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

Tax agency begins search for long-term replacement for Jacky Wright

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

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

Treasury and HMRC urged to build evidence base for change as support for better-funded public services is expected to grow