Economics

"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