Rachel Reeves says tough choices will have to be made over tax, spending and welfare.

The plans would also ban bidding wars and prevent landlords from blocking tenants on benefits or with children.

Consumer prices in the US rose 2.5% over the 12 months to August, the slowest pace since February 2021.

The property listing website said the offer from its Australian rival was 'wholly opportunistic'.

Ministers say they have reached an "improved deal" to safeguard the future of Tata's Port Talbot plant.