Britain will be paying its Brexit "divorce bill" until 2064, the Treasury watchdog says – 45 years after departure day. Via: UK will be paying Brexit 'divorce bill' until 2064, says Treasury watchdog
Rolling coverage of political developments, including the US president saying he will discuss Salisbury spy poisoning case with Theresa MayLunchtime summary 1.53pm GMT Guy Verhofstadt, the European Parliament’s Brexit coordinator, called for EU leaders to agree “countermeasures” against Russia at a summit next week. The former Belgian prime minister, who Read more
Chris Cook’s tips for opening day of 2018 FestivalBryony Frost and Paddy Brennan talk to Donald McRaeAnd feel free to email Niall or tweet @niallmcveigh 1.53pm GMT A closer look at the course shows huge divots left behind after the first race. Weather wise, today is the dryest day of Read more
Chancellor says economy will beat forecasts and budget deficit will be lower than expectedPhilip Hammond has paved the way for raising government spending after Britain leaves the European Union, should the public finances continue to improve, after revealing a short-term lift for economic growth.In the government’s first spring statement, the Read more
Follow for all the latest updates from Westminster Via: Spring Statement 2018 – LIVE: Philip Hammond accuses Labour 'Eeyores' of 'relentlessly talking Britain down'
There’s something surprisingly subversive about the glossy crowd-pleasing commercialism of a teen movie with a coming out narrativeAt three separate points in my screening of Love, Simon, a sizeable portion of the audience united in a collective “awwwww” – a satisfied, soft-hearted sigh, as if we had gathered for a Read more
Is there really light at the end of the austerity tunnel, as the Chancellor claims? Economists aren't sure Via: Spring Statement 2018: Reactions from investors, economists and experts across the City and beyond
'We face in every public service a crisis on a scale we've never seen before,' the Shadow Chancellor claimed Via: John McDonnell labels Philip Hammond's 'complacency' as 'astounding' during scathing response to Spring Statement
Housing provider director tells court it is 'not unusual' for tenants to express suicidal thoughts when facing eviction Via: Woman took own life after struggling to cope with bedroom tax, inquest hears
Sheridan Smith, 36, is said to be dealing with online dating giant Tinder in a far more complicated manner, with the actress demanding a fake profile set up in her name be removed from the site. Via: Sheridan Smith demands action from Tinder over a fake profile