Mention the £22bn hole in the public finances and the chancellor’s eyes light up. This is her time. Her chance to shine

Guardian readers respond to George Monbiot’s piece on carbon emissions and environmental policy

Guardian readers respond to George Monbiot’s piece on carbon emissions and environmental policy

A group of leading economists has told UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to rip up her fiscal rules at the October budget in order to borrow more to invest...

Readers respond to an article about a council rewilding scheme that led to a mutiny by residents

Readers respond to the final Grenfell inquiry report, which paints a disturbing picture of failures in the construction industry and government

Readers respond to an article by the singer, songwriter, actress and single mum on the perils of online dating

The chancellor's comments have been criticised by opposition MPs, with one labelling the move a 'chilling political choice'.

Figures are a blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves who has put growth at the heart of government’s agenda