Finance

Influential research institute says main parties’ policy proposals – including on public-sector pay – mask the real choices facing the nation and their consequences

UK Statistics Authority says NHS Improvement does not have to publish quarterly performance figures before general election

Analysis warns that continuation of 1% limit on pay increases will exacerbate public sector recruitment problems

Wealthy pensioners will lose state-funded fuel allowance under Tory plans to shake-up the social care system, Theresa May will announce today.

Party also pledges to increase income tax to pay for NHS cash boost

Commission calls on civil service to scrutinise EU regulations relating to public services to plan reforms ahead of exit

Party’s manifesto confirms pledge to end public sector pay cap and take rail franchises into Whitehall control

Liberal Democrats join Labour in pledging to scrap 1% limit on wage increases

Ken Mulkearn says that 1% limit on increases under pressure due to service pressures

IFS analysis finds both Labour and Conservative plans would lead to increase in proportion of public sector workers paid national minimum wage

Resolution Foundation flags potential £50bn public spending gulf ahead of scheduled cuts to departmental budgets

The Institute for Government says budget projections must not provide “cover for misleading intentions”