Economy

The UK government's upcoming Budget has become one of the most closely watched economic events of the autumn as ministers face a combination of higher inflation, elevated energy prices and rising government borrowing costs.

Political funding has become one of the most closely watched UK government issues after Reform UK disclosed two exceptionally large donations worth a combined£72 million.

UK immigration policy has returned to the centre of the government's political agenda as ministers prepare further decisions on settlement and work-based migration.

US-Iran diplomacy has become one of the most closely watched geopolitical developments for financial markets as investors attempt to assess whether the Middle East energy shock can begin to ease.

The government's plan to extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds has become one of the most significant electoral reforms currently moving through Parliament.

The upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has become one of the most important political and economic events for global markets this week. Xi is due to visit the United States from September 23 to 25, with the …

Relations between Britain and Ireland have received renewed political attention after Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin reaffirmed their commitment to theGood Friday Agreement.