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Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?

Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?
Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and more are getting rid of thousands of jobs, and employment stats are gloomy. Here’s what to make of it all
MPs and voters agree that there is a housing crisis – but they’re split on how to solve it

MPs and voters agree that there is a housing crisis – but they’re split on how to solve it
A new Ipsos poll shows 97% of MPs and 72% of Brits think there is a housing crisis but parliamentarians are looking to ramp up housebuilding while the public are more focused on quality
Why Rachel Reeves’ reservoir plans are ‘far from a solution to UK’s water challenges’

Why Rachel Reeves’ reservoir plans are ‘far from a solution to UK’s water challenges’
Nine new reservoirs are part of a plan to ‘kick start the economy’. But it has led to warnings that privatised firms will benefit just as bills set to rise
Brian and Maggie shows Rachel Reeves is taking the wrong lessons from Margaret Thatcher
Brian and Maggie shows Rachel Reeves is taking the wrong lessons from Margaret Thatcher
Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over ‘bats and newts’
Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over ‘bats and newts’
‘Dystopian’: Rachel Reeves backs third Heathrow runway. What will it mean for the planet?

‘Dystopian’: Rachel Reeves backs third Heathrow runway. What will it mean for the planet?
Growth and jobs or a net zero nightmare? Why there’s so much opposition to Heathrow’s third runway

Growth and jobs or a net zero nightmare? Why there’s so much opposition to Heathrow’s third runway
Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know

Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know
What would you buy Keir Starmer for Christmas? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians

What would you buy Keir Starmer for Christmas? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians
Unemployment has risen while pay growth slows as experts warn of ‘cooling’ jobs market

Unemployment has risen while pay growth slows as experts warn of ‘cooling’ jobs market
Lord John Bird reacts to Labour’s first budget in 14 years

Lord John Bird reacts to Labour’s first budget in 14 years
‘It could have been from Gordon Brown’: Experts weigh in on how radical Labour’s budget really is

‘It could have been from Gordon Brown’: Experts weigh in on how radical Labour’s budget really is
A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account

A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account
‘We want a society that works for everyone’: These millionaires want Rachel Reeves to tax them more

‘We want a society that works for everyone’: These millionaires want Rachel Reeves to tax them more
This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life

This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life
This cruel quirk in the benefits system is making young people homeless – but Labour can fix it

This cruel quirk in the benefits system is making young people homeless – but Labour can fix it
Wealth is increasingly in the hands of winners. It’s why Labour must introduce a wealth tax

Wealth is increasingly in the hands of winners. It’s why Labour must introduce a wealth tax
Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone

Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone
Rachel Reeves wants first-time buyers in London to pay £6,000 more. It’s a punishment for the young

Rachel Reeves wants first-time buyers in London to pay £6,000 more. It’s a punishment for the young
Rachel Reeves should see that ending poverty is fiscally responsible. Here’s why

Rachel Reeves should see that ending poverty is fiscally responsible. Here’s why
John McDonnell fears ‘people will lose their lives’ if Labour cuts benefits in autumn budget

John McDonnell fears ‘people will lose their lives’ if Labour cuts benefits in autumn budget
Rachel Reeves must put money where her mouth is and end austerity’s grip on women in autumn budget

Rachel Reeves must put money where her mouth is and end austerity’s grip on women in autumn budget
Starmer defends ‘unpopular’ winter fuel payment cut amid pressure from unions and Labour rebels

Starmer defends ‘unpopular’ winter fuel payment cut amid pressure from unions and Labour rebels
Labour accused of ‘aligning with landlords’ and ‘heaping misery on families’ over social rent hike

Labour accused of ‘aligning with landlords’ and ‘heaping misery on families’ over social rent hike
Rachel Reeves warns of ‘difficult decisions’ on benefits and welfare spending
