A government minister has dismissed as "nonsense" suggestions that Britain wants to create an "empire 2.0" by boosting trade with Commonwealth nations after Brexit.

Theresa May will today launch a fresh attack on Vladimir Putin, calling Russia a “hostile state” that threatens the integrity of the Western world. 

Creating barriers to trade with Great Britain would jeopardise Northern Ireland economically and socially – and may be the biggest threat to peace, writes Diane Dodds MEP

Five British cities have been told they must withdraw their bids for the 2023 European Capital of Culture because of Brexit.

Britain's national debt will not return to its pre-crash level for another fifty years, the boss of a respected thinktank has declared.

Shadow Defra spokesperson Holly Lynch MP says action on single-use plastics announced in the Budget falls short of the government's own ambition and calls for urgent action to protect wildlife and the environment from lasting damage.

Liam Fox has accused British companies of not wanting to export their goods around the globe.

European Union ministers have been left shocked at Britain's "chaotic" approach to the Brexit negotiations, according to a leaked document.

Michael Gove has defended the Government against claims it is set to throw out key animal rights following a controversial Brexit bill vote.

Liam Fox is one of the leading Leave campaigners in the Cabinet – but don’t call him one of the ‘three Brexiteers’. As the Trade Bill is introduced and exit day fast approaches, the International Trade Secretary talks to Sebastian Whale about preparing for life outside of the EU

Foreign Office minister Tariq Ahmad believes the Commonwealth provides huge opportunities to leverage as the UK prepares to leave the European Union. He talks to Sebastian Whale

Britain is on course for the longest fall in living standards since records began 60 years ago, experts warned today in the wake of Philip Hammond’s Autumn Budget.

Philip Hammond’s Budget vow to allow local authorities to slap an extra 100% council tax on empty properties would fail to hit the super-rich, critics have said.

Social care charities have rounded on Philip Hammond after he failed to commit further cash to the sector in yesterday's Budget – despite its prominence during the general election.

NHS bosses say they have been forced into difficult decisions on where to prioritise spending – after Philip Hammond offered the health service less than half the Budget boost it asked for.

Experts from professional services firm KPMG analyse Philip Hammond’s Budget announcements. 

Howard Archer, chief economic advisor to the EY ITEM Club, comments on the Chancellor’s Budget.

Prominent Conservative MPs have backed Philip Hammond on his “make or break” Budget in a major relief for the Chancellor.

When the Chancellor's nickname is Fiscal Phil hopes are never high that his Budgets will be something to tell the grandkids about.

As the Chancellor Philip Hammond delivers his 2017 Autumn Budget, Chartered Institute of Building Eddie Tuttle, Associate Director for Policy, Research and Public Affairs at the CIOB provides its reaction to today’s headline commitments and announcements affecting the built environment.

The Government will set aside an extra £3bn over the next two years to prepare for Brexit, including a possible ‘no deal’ scenario, Philip Hammond has announced.

Philip Hammond has bowed to intense political pressure and announced a U-turn on the Government’s flagship Universal Credit programme.

Philip Hammond’s plan to scrap stamp duty for some first-time buyers began unravelling after the Government’s own spending watchdog said it was open to abuse, would drive up house prices and only benefit a small number of people.