Policy

Full details of new range of powers across five key areas

Action by four governments comes as “spike of the virus is increasing at a faster pace than anticipated”, according to English education secretary

Chancellor Rishi Sunak to set out economic measures this afternoon

PM urged to ‘bring more light and less heat’ to the immigration debate after Brexit

The government’s Covid-19 response has been driven by expert advice, in a way that isn’t always clear in public policy. Can it stay that way throughout the crisis?

Lack of action leading to a “year of wait and see”, warns rail industry

NAO report says lower take up of free early years places in most deprived areas “risks increasing development gap”

Move to be confirmed later today after PM chairs COBRA meeting

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

Chancellor puts figure on number of officials expected to move, as departments develop relocation plans ahead of Spending Review

Think-tank’s pre-Budget call says setting £6bn in tax credit overpayments aside would make continued roll-out work better

FDA union says divorcing spads from ministers means the role essentially becomes a policy adviser recruited outside impartiality rules