Read Philip Hammond's Budget 2017 speech in full
Chancellor delivers his first ever budget speech in the House of Commons
UK income growth will stagnate over the next two years – IFS report
Around 400,000 pensioners and over one million more children are likely to fall into poverty.
Gig economy costs UK £4bn a year in lost tax, warns TUC
Rse of zero hours contracts and gig economy jobs punching a hole in public finances, according to union body.
Male contraceptive gel works in monkeys – but human trials are still way off
Contraceptive gel Vasalgel provided long-term and reliable contraception in rhesus monkeys.
Kier Group expects half-year earnings to meet its expectations
Construction contractor expects to deliver 2,200 completed homes by the end of June.
How investors can benefit from the rise in first-time home buyers
The rise in first-time house builders is good news for UK house builders and furniture retailers
Scale of England's housing crisis laid bare by National Audit Office
NAO overview of housing market shows average shortage of 61,000 homes a year.
Property guardians: Two Bristol court cases could have 'huge' impact on anti-squatting industry
Nic Connor and Greg Roynon took Camelot to court because they argue they are tenants under the law.
The civil service desperately needs reform - and it can start by getting political
As a junior minister, I keenly felt the lack of political advisers.
Portraits of lovable Battersea dogs who were left behind at Christmas
Getty Images photographer Dan Kitwood has taken portraits of some of the dogs who have were living at the rescue centre over the Christmas period.
Property and housing in 2016: Brexit, buy-to-let tax hikes and slowing London house prices
We look back on a property year where the dynamics of UK house prices shifted and Brexit began.
Sale of HMP Holloway is biggest opportunity to solve London's housing crisis, says Jeremy Corbyn
Sale of women's prison to generate £2bn for the construction of 5,000 homes.
Theresa May reaches out to big business ahead of Autumn Statement
The prime minister will tell the CBI she supports free markets, despite pledge to cut down on tax avoidance.
Lower benefit cap comes into force as DWP claims it 'restores fairness' to the welfare system
Campaigners warn more households at risk of homelessness and poverty because of lower benefit cap.
Fried chicken and swimming really aren't pressing issues for Black British youth
The stereotypes used are based on the traumatic and ugly history of prejudice and discrimination.
Looking past Trump vs Clinton shenanigans: The case for investing in US stocks
It is worth remembering that US stocks represent a bit over half of the value of all quoted companies in the world.
Slashing the benefit cap will 'make housing in large sections of the country unaffordable'
Benefit cap will be lowered to £23,000 in London and £20,000 outside of the city on 7 November.
What the property industry wants when the UK triggers Article 50
We asked those in the residential property sector what they want from Brexit deal. Here's what they said.
UK housing market banishes post-Brexit blues
Estate agents and property listing sites are set to benefit from the recovery of house prices after the EU referendum in June.
Kumbuka, like all living beings, longs to be free
For Kumbuka, being returned to a life behind bars is hardly a happy ending.
Why Brexit can be the bearer of building opportunities
Housing and infrastructure projects are set for a significant boost from UK chancellor Philip Hammond.
Read Home Secretary Amber Rudd's speech to Conservative conference in full
Rudd addressed the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham today.
Read Defence Secretary Michael Fallon's speech to Conservative conference
Fallon said the government will put the UK's security first and vowed to tackle vexatious legal claims.
Read Chancellor Philip Hammond's full speech to Conservative conference
Hammond said he will protest businesses from economic turbulence during Brexit negotiations.
Read Jeremy Corbyn's full speech at Labour's 2016 conference in Liverpool
Left-winger said the party is about protest, campaigning and winning elections.
Read John McDonnell's full speech to Labour conference in Liverpool
Shadow chancellor says a Labour government will 'rewrite the rules to the benefit of working people'.
Microsoft, Google, Facebook, other major tech giants respond to President Obama's refugee aid call
These companies have pledged more than $650m to support over 6.3 million refugees across 20 countries.
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.
Baby boomers would endure a cut in house prices to help young people, says poll
Over-55s willing to put money where their mouths are to help first-time buyers.
Is the bedroom tax worth its human cost?
Critics argue limited successes of bedroom tax do not justify the devastating impact on many of those affected.