Iain Dale: The EU has no interest in Northern Ireland’s future prosperity. It just sees it as a mechanism to exert its power.

Plus: Say what you like about Trump, but he had a better slogan than Clinton. And: Sunak’s budget was disappointing.

Iain Dale: Teaching unions are loud but wrong on vaccines. Besides, what about those without powerful public advocates?

Plus: Have you got your popcorn ready for Salmond’s appearance before a committee of the Scottish Parliament this lunchtime?

Paul Howell and Heather Wheeler: Full HS2 is critical to our election commitment to rebalance the economy

We cannot waste the opportunity that our Government’s high-speed rail investment plans presents.

Miles Briggs: The pandemic has hit betting shops hard. The Gambling Review must do nothing to hamper their recovery.

It’s vital that governments in London and Edinburgh do nothing to make things more difficult than they already are.

Andy Street: 15 years on, we can finally heal the scars of MG Rover’s collapse

Completing the regeneration of Longbridge would be a powerful example of Conservative policy actively “levelling up” the economy.

Joel Gladwin: International rivals are catching up on the UK’s fintech success. Here’s how we can defend our crown.

The approach towards a functional open finance ecosystem can be quicker, leaner and more agile than the EU’s.

Ed Vaizey: Ending tax-free shopping for international visitors would be disastrous for the British economy

The policy will make the country less competitive on the world stage. Indeed, it’ll be the only one in Europe not offering VAT-free shopping.

Richard Ritchie: The climate crisis – and this pandemic – have made the case for a carbon tax stronger than ever before

Besides, the cash-strapped Chancellor will need to raise revenue from somewhere. Here are some points to consider before going ahead.

Caroline Nokes: Spare a thought for women. Male ministers have forgotten we exist in their lockdown easing plans.

While barbers, beers and football are deemed priorities for reopening, female-dominated businesses, like nail salons, have been left in limbo.

WATCH: Sunak declares that “we will do whatever it takes.” The Government’s Coronavirus press conference.

“We must act like any war time government, and do whatever it takes to support our economy.”

Javid’s resignation letter hits out at Cummings: It’s important to have “trusted teams” that reflect “character and integrity”

“I would urge you to ensure the Treasury as an institution retains as much credibility as possible.”

Sajid Javid: We will make UK the first major economy in the world to end low pay. His speech today: full text

Chancellor Sajid Javid promised an ‘infrastructure revolution’ and an increase in the National Living Wage, in his speech to the Conservative Party conference.

WATCH: Javid promises to raise National Living Wage to £10.50

Chancellor Sajid Javid announces an increase in the National Living Wage and a lower age threshold of 21, in his speech to the Conservative Party conference.

WATCH: Hammond – I’d rule out No Deal and No Brexit, but a second referendum “deserves to be considered”

“I’m not sure that there’s a majority in Parliament…but it’s a coherent proposition”, the Chancellor tells Sky News.

The Spring Statement was destined for obscurity before the Chancellor took to his feet

Even if the headlines weren’t hogged by the ongoing Brexit votes, what could the Chancellor really announce?