Thinktank says Wednesday’s spending review will amount to boost of £9bn, with £4.5bn already accounted forThe Treasury will need to find an extra £5bn from next year to fund the government’s spending promises, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), which said the increase could undermine the Treasury’s commitment...

Lib Dems say disclosure contradicts ministers’ assurances about food securityUrgent last-minute research into the threat posed to Britain’s food security by a no-deal Brexit continues to be commissioned by the government despite attempts by ministers to play down the dangers.Michael Gove, the minister in charge of planning for no deal,...