Governments rarely tell voters the true cost of military adventures, or how they intend to pay for them
Move is expected to push up prices as aircraft switch to 10% blend of greener fuels by 2030
Economists and opposition question how government will lift MoD share of GDP to 2.5% and find extra £75bn
As Britain’s parliamentary ‘ping pong’ nears completion, critics warn migrants will not find the ‘good life they are looking for’
Scrutiny by ‘star chamber’ of where development cash goes could be set in law after share being spent in Britain rises
UK struggling to reach state aid agreement with Chinese-owned company 18 months after plea for £500mn support package
Tories aim for pre-election announcement despite warnings from IMF about UK’s fragile finances
Former UK prime minister accused of being ‘evasive’ about relationship with Merlyn Advisors
Deputy PM says government will examine new curbs around technology sharing and call in vice-chancellors
Warning comes as Rishi Sunak promises further tax cuts as part of re-election drive
Also in this newsletter: UK inflation dips, AI demand hits electricity supplies, the rise of ‘Quit-Tok’
Sanctions short of dismissal ‘nullifies the right’ to strike, say judges in landmark ruling
Rulings on climate and migration offer Europe’s populists a rallying cry against the court’s legitimacy
Government-commissioned analysis outlines threats such as a lack of crucial parts and shortage of key skills
PM given little credit for his actual progress on irregular Channel crossings because of misguided pledge to stop all boats
Both governments and companies are guilty of feigning inability when it works to their advantage
Government draws up regulatory blueprint while competition watchdog expresses ‘real concerns’ about industry
Official figures highlight negative impact of ballooning costs in immigration system on development spending
Report says artists are ‘failing to share’ in Britain’s global success due to gaps in IP and copyright regulations
While Keir Starmer’s cautious strategy may reassure voters, the party needs a programme for what it will do in power
RwandAir was concerned about reputational risk associated with British government’s contentious scheme
Talks in Florida come before British foreign secretary goes to Washington for meetings with lawmakers
Foreign secretary said to have added weight to UK diplomacy but faces concerns over past business links
Change is part of reforms aimed at improving UK’s disastrous record in buying kit and weapons
Ex-Supreme Court judges among those warning government of risk of international law breach after aid worker deaths
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