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Speculation is rife that rebel Conservative MPs are lining up potential successors to replace the Prime Minister should he face a no confidence test.

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross and UK Government minister Andrew Bowie both spoke out against the move, which was included in the Budget.

The Chancellor defied calls for a reduction in income tax amid deteriorating forecasts for the public finances.

Rishi Sunak is this week facing a crucial test of some of economic promises he made as part of his five key priorities.

Simply pegging benefits to prices is no longer enough. It entrenches these grossly inadequate benefit levels.

The farmers want to pressure the government over the future of their industry.

It comes after another year of tough economic conditions resulted in increased business failures during 2023.

After the chaos of 2022, the PM set out the five pledges in a New Year speech and promised there would be “no tricks and no ambiguity” on delivering them. Here's how he is getting on.

"With household budgets under severe pressure, it looks like many people are prioritising securing a higher income above all else."