A Budget that focuses on the priorities of the British people. Cutting waiting lists, cutting our debt and borrowing, and cutting the cost of living. Click below to read the Budget in full. https://t.co/Jyg7n1r1RR

If you've seen business rates mentioned in the news but never quite understood what's going on, now is your chance:

British pubs are at the heart of our communities. Today we’re backing them with a 15% cut to new business rates bills, a two-year freeze, and a new High Streets Strategy so retail, leisure and hospitality can thrive – restoring pride in every community. https://t.co/ZCiseIuEJ8

After an incredible 5 years in the role of Women in Finance Champion, Dame Amanda Blanc DBE, CEO of @avivaplc, is passing the baton on to Dame Debbie Crosbie DBE, CEO of @AskNationwide 🤝 Looking forward to working with Debbie & hugely grateful to Amanda for all she has done!

On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, and the millions more murdered under Nazi persecution. Today and every day, this government stands against the poison of antisemitism and hatred in all its forms.

Britain will not be buffeted around. We have an economic plan - and it is the right one for Britain. At a time when others are pushing up barriers to trade, we’re bringing them down.

Our number one focus is cutting the cost of living. That's why we're taking £150 off energy bills, freezing rail fares and increasing minimum wage. There's more to do, but this is the year Britain turns a corner.

On Greenland, on tariffs and on wider Arctic security, we are firm in our principles and steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding UK interests.

As Prime Minister, I will always act in the United Kingdom’s national interest.

What happens on the world stage matters directly to people here at home. It shapes the cost of energy, the price of food, the security of jobs, and the stability that families rely on to plan their lives. We will aways act in the UK’s national interest.

I make no apologies for our commitment to investing in the North of England, a region overlooked for far too long under previous governments.

Investments secured. Jobs supported. Three months of impact delivered. Read the Modern Industrial Strategy Quarterly Update in full 👉 https://t.co/IJpGN3tLQW

'This is not decades in the future' Chancellor Rachel Reeves spoke to #BBCBreakfast about major rail improvements across the north of England, which she says will transform the region and boost the UK economy, more than a decade after such a project was first proposed

We’re setting a new growth plan that will boost living standards across the North. At the heart is Northern Powerhouse Rail, which will: ✅ reduce journey times, increase frequency and reliability ✅ connect people with better jobs ✅ improve access to new homes New skilled

The FTSE 100 breaking through 10,000 points for the first time is a vote of confidence in Britain’s economy and a strong start to 2026.

This year we committed to increasing national security spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 to bolster NATO and keep Britain safe.

Congratulations to everyone recognised in His Majesty The King's New Year Honours 2026 🎊 Find out more: https://t.co/4LDOUPSlEl

A few extra stops for Santa.. all in the name of building more safe, secure homes 🏡 🎅

POV: You just found out about the Animal Welfare Strategy 🐾 This festive season we’ve committed to improving the lives of animals at home, on the farm and in the wild. Read about the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation: https://t.co/OMyRgtl6S9

This Christmas Eve, one red-suited VIP gets the full military escort 🎅 Stand by.

Christmas can be a lonely time, especially for those struggling with their mental health. Remember, you are not alone and there is help available. Your feelings matter. For more support, visit: https://t.co/bThVuNDHvt