Delivered to a backdrop of mounting concern over coronavirus, Rishi Sunak’s first Budget turned on the taps to end a decade of austerity. The FT’s George Parker delves into the detail of the chancellor’s fiscal package

Ahead of French local elections this month, Jessica Willes explores how the outcome will change the political landscape in France given internal party struggles, political alliances and the emergence of new parties. 

The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill will revolutionise how the UK thinks and plans for the long-term, and will give future generations a voice in decision-making, writes Lord Bird. 

The Electoral Commission has recommended ministers delay the upcoming local and mayoral elections amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Labour has cancelled the conference to announce its new leader because of the mounting coronavirus crisis, the party has confirmed.

The House of Commons has announced it will start serving halal and kosher food following an appeal from MPs.

Spending plans announced in the Budget are "nothing like as generous as they appear", according to a fresh analysis from the Institute of Fiscal Studies.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called for the suspension of the use of automated facial recognition (AFR) and predictive algorithms in policing in England and Wales, until their impact has been independently scrutinised and laws are improved.

The Labour leadership result could be announced behind close doors as a result the growing coronavirus outbreak, according John McDonnell.

This Budget has missed a key opportunity to first improve the fabric of buildings to lower heat demand and achieve crucial emissions reduction wins, ahead of a final decision on low carbon heat deployment, says Paul Rose, Chief Executive of OFTEC.

Following the Budget, CIOB encourage government to work closely with the construction industry in order to produce a clearer vision and a smarter, more focussed, attention from policy makers to ensure the industry continues to thrive in a more conducive environment. 

Decarbonising quickly and effectively to hit our net-zero target by 2050 requires urgent, clear and decisive leadership, says the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). 

This was clearly a budget for technology and innovation, says Dr Joanna Cox, Head of Policy at the Institution of Engineering and Technology. 

MIMA have responded to the Budget. 

The Liberal Democrats have cancelled their spring conference in the face of the coronavirus epidemic, the party has announced.

Lord Foulkes outlines his key priorities ahead of COP26, in order for the UK to secure it's position as a world leader in the fight against climate change. 

Sajid Javid wore his familiar painted-on grin from the backbenches as Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget.

Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Mind, outlines what the Budget means for people affected by mental health problems.

A fragmented approach to repairing the justice system is not the answer, says Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar Council. 

BSA look forward to working with Government and other vested parties to help work towards alleviating some of the pressure on buyers, sellers and tenants currently enduring cladding-related strain.

It is right that the Chancellor is focusing on workers affected by the Coronavirus crisis, says British Safety Council Chief Executive Mike Robinson. 

Responding to today's Budget, it is hugely important that new infrastructure projects are well designed and protect the natural environment, says the Woodland Trust. 

Catch up on all the key figures and pledges from Chancellor Rishi Sunak's first ever Budget.

Rishi Sunak's first Budget is an “admission that austerity has been a failed experiment”, Jeremy Corbyn has claimed.