Chief economist Andy Haldane says cash not spent during pandemic will be splurged when restrictions end Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage British families are ready to fuel a rapid return to prosperity with a multibillion pound spending spree, according to a senior Bank of England policymaker. […]

Judge gives summary judgment in favour of royal over extracts of letter to estranged father, Thomas Markle Analysis: could ruling stop media using leaked documents? The Duchess of Sussex has won her high court privacy case against the Mail on Sunday, hailing her victory as a “comprehensive win” over the […]

£3.5bn fund to fix dangerous cladding will leave half a million people facing financial difficulties Boris Johnson stands accused of betraying homeowners after ministers unveiled a £3.5bn fund to fix dangerous cladding which risks leaving an estimated half a million people still facing financial difficulties. The prime minister faced a […]

Measures under consideration include a £5bn grant for leaseholders and £2bn levy on developers Ministers are poised to announce billions of pounds in extra support to address the cladding crisis that has left homeowners bankrupt and distraught, though key questions remain over how much leaseholders will be expected to contribute. […]