Buy-to-let is a 'scapegoat' but the private rented sector needs support, says Rics
Tax hikes on buy-to-let deter landlords from increasing supply of much-needed rental housing.
Tory conference: Theresa May has played a blinder so far – but we need Labour opposition
It's not good for the governing party, which needs to be tested to avoid turning in on itself.
UK Chancellor Philip Hammond gives EU-funded firms Brexit guarantee
Companies will have to apply to the Treasury for the cash to 'protect British jobs and businesses'.
Read Chancellor Philip Hammond's full speech to Conservative conference
Hammond said he will protest businesses from economic turbulence during Brexit negotiations.
Philip Hammond to tackle UK housing shortage with £5bn building fund
The Chancellor is set to unveil changes to planning rules in push for tens of thousands of new homes.
Theresa May: UK will ignore Brexit doubters to unlock 'Global Britain'
British PM promised to trigger Article 50 before March at the Conservative conference.
On the hunt for Birmingham-based Tories as Theresa May comes to town
IBTimes UK visits the rain-soaked second city ahead of the Conservative Party conference.
Isle of Man's economic resilience will help it weather the 'domino effect' of Brexit
Crown dependency's director of finance says banking will need careful negotiation between London and Brussels.
Jeremy Hunt tells restaurant chains to make desserts smaller or less sweet in bid to tackle obesity
Health secretary's demand comes as food producers are being asked to cut sugar in key products by 20%.
Northern Powerhouse: Manchester's tech hub is built on strong transport links and cheap office space
England's seventh fastest-growing city continues to attract tech jobs.
John Lewis boss Andy Street 'very positive' as Tories select West Midlands mayor candidate
Street is a hot favourite for the nomination as source reveals mood inside campaign to IBTimes UK.
Philip Hammond confirms end of Help to Buy mortgage guarantee
Chancellor announces Help to Buy scheme's mortgage guarantee will end but ISA and equity loan remain in place.
Labour's £10 minimum wage pledge and other highlights of John McDonnell's speech
Shadow chancellor's policy would better the government's current Living Wage by £1 an hour in 2020.
Brexit three months on: Are young EU nationals still scared of being kicked out of Britain?
IBTimes UK meets several of the 455,000 EU nationals living in the British capital.
Northern Powerhouse architect Lord Jim O'Neill quits as Treasury minister
O'Neill has resigned the Conservative whip to join the cross-benches in the House of Lords.
Renminbi to the rescue? How the rise of China's currency could boost the British economy
London is the second-largest offshore renminbi clearing centre, but the rise of the Chinese currency threatens its FX dominance.
Tim Farron: Read Liberal Democrat leader's full speech to 2016 conference
Farron urges Theresa May to "tell us what Brexit really means" in address to party faithful.
Had Cameron not 'lied' Brexit result may have been different, says Wetherspoon's boss
Outspoken boss of pub chain says political classes insulted the voting public's intelligence.
What are the controversial therapies being used to treat British veterans?
Public money spent on neurolinguistic programming and time-line therapy.
£5m of war heroes' charity money was spent on unproven therapies or 'vanished'
Vast sums paid out 'without checks or balances'.
Nigel Farage says Ukip 'won the war but now must win the peace' for Brexit in final speech as leader
Farage urges party to stay 'strong and healthy' after 'changing the course of British political history'.
George Osborne launches Northern Powerhouse think tank after Theresa May 'wobble'
Former chancellor says he'll stay in politics for flagship scheme following fears PM was reluctant.
George Osborne vows to push ahead with his Northern Powerhouse economic plan
The ex-Chancellor will chair a new think tank aimed at boosting England's northern cities.
Hinkley Point: Welcome to the most expensive white elephant in British history
Costs have spiralled from £6bn to £30bn — Government is offering taxpayers' money on a plate to EDF.
Boundary review: Is your constituency hit by Westminster shake-up?
Labour, Jeremy Corbyn and George Osborne are set to lose out, but what about your MP?
Jeremy Corbyn and George Osborne constituencies at risk in proposed UK electoral boundary changes
Labour could lose more than 30 MPs under the Boundary Commission proposals.
Jeremy Corbyn to lose Islington North seat under Westminster boundaries shake-up?
Labour leader and George Osborne among those expected to be hit by reduction of MPs in Commons
Chancellor Philip Hammond tells EU that UK will not lower corporation tax below 17%, report says
The Chancellor has dismissed George Osborne's target of 15%, report says
Jeremy Corbyn: Highlights and low points of Labour leader's first year at the top
IBTimes UK looks at the story of Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party so far.
Heathrow chief offers to cut billions from third runway expansion plan
Lord Deighton said that the plans could be amended to cut costs on the project.