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Foreign defence contractors will need to invest in UK under new rules
Foreign firms awarded large defence contracts will need to invest an equal value back into the UK, Wes Streeting announces.
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What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?
BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.
Further delays for major council overhaul in nine of 14 proposed areas
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger unitary authorities were put on hold last month.
Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
DUP blocks Michelle O'Neill's engagements over Drumcree
The DUP leader Gavin Robinson also confirms that Emma Little-Pengelly will not participate in joint engagements with O'Neill.
Lib Dems and Reform UK in war of words over alleged shove
The Lib Dems claim Farage "attempted to shove" their South Devon MP but a Reform source accuses the party of "lying".
Further delays for major council overhaul in nine of 14 proposed areas
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger unitary authorities were put on hold last month.
Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.
MP apologises over bullying and harassment
Tony Vaughan is found to have been "overbearing and belittling" towards a female staff member.
Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
Economist and former Burnham advisor scores Budget 4 out of 10
Former Burnham advisor Andy Haldane scores Healey's Budget out of 10
Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election
The Treasury is disputing that the chancellor suggested to the BBC the benefits bill will be cut before the next election.
Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.
MP apologises over bullying and harassment
Tony Vaughan is found to have been "overbearing and belittling" towards a female staff member.
Economist and former Burnham advisor scores Budget 4 out of 10
Former Burnham advisor Andy Haldane scores Healey's Budget out of 10
'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.
Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence
The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.
Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.
Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?
As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC asked Americans across the country what issue will influence how they vote.
Ed Davey: 'It's a £76bn stealth tax rise'
Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey says a freeze on income tax thresholds is a '£76bn stealth tax'.
