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UK economy expands as GDP rises by 0.1% in August ahead of crucial budget

Manufacturing and health sectors boost growth but ONS revises down figures for JulyExclusive: says higher taxes on wealthy ‘part of budget story’Business live – updatesThe UK economy expanded by 0.1% in August, according to official figures, giving a lift to Rachel...

MPs to hold inquiry into collapsed China spy case after No 10 publishes key evidence

Labour MP and chair of security committee Matt Western says there are ‘a lot of questions yet to be asked’UK politics live – latest updatesQuestions for CPS after No 10 publishes key witness statements in China spy rowMPs will hold an inquiry into the collapse of the...

Back of the net! Steve Coogan film roles – ranked

As Manchester’s finest turns 60, with new film Saipan coming soon, we rank the British comedy hero’s best big-screen performances, from Tropic Thunder and Mindhorn to Philomena and Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. A-Ha!Steve Coogan entered the unofficial British comedy...

Rachel Reeves says those with broadest shoulders should pay fair share of tax

Chancellor adds she wants to ‘get the balance right’ and not deter wealthy people from making the UK their homeRachel Reeves has said those with the “broadest shoulders” should pay their “fair share” into the exchequer, as she prepares to raise taxes in next month’s...