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Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day?

The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data

Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.

Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn

Planning reforms could result in 1.3 million new homes by the end of the decade, watchdog says.

Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn

Planning reforms could result in 1.3 million new homes by the end of the decade, watchdog says.

Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money

While the Spring Statement focuses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.

First and deputy first ministers hit out at Reeves’ Spring Statement

The first and deputy first ministers react to the Chancellor's Spring Statement.

Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money

While the Spring Statement focusses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.

Warning taxes could still rise despite benefit cuts

Global uncertainty over Trump's tariffs could derail the chancellor's plans, economists warn.

Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k

Maeve Bradley took action against Citibank after it promoted the person who covered her maternity leave.