Economics

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

Low Incomes Tax Reform Group applauds round-the-clock efforts of ‘invisible cohort’ of departmental staff

Resolution Foundation calls on ministers to extend eligibility and encourage new claims as demand for support spikes

Creators of the new supplier search tool urge government to use open contracting data to protect hospital and care facility supply chains as the coronavirus crisis continues

National Audit Office questions financial planning for keeping top institutions in good repair

Chancellor hints at changes to the way the self-employed are taxed once crisis is over to ensure “all pay in equally in future”

MPs told previous verbal and numeric testing regime was slashing candidate pool by half

IFS says a job-matching scheme could provide staffing boost in priority areas like the NHS and supermarkets

Ministers urged to introduce wage-guarantee scheme as data underscores lack of savings and reliance on credit

Steps to tackle ‘economic emergency’ let out in Downing Street press conference

Scandal-hit Renewable Heat Incentive scheme was “project too far” for Northern Ireland officials

Analysis of public spending figures indicates that much of announced spending increases will be taken up by existing policy plans

Civil service union claims victory as Sunak finds £2bn to tone down ‘tax trap’ that counts pension contributions as income

Treasury sets out areas of focus for review and pledges to lead the world in linking cash to outcomes

Budget will also set out details of measures to tackle coronavirus outbreak

New ‘economic campus’ will be one of three new offices announced in the Budget, says chancellor