2 hours ago UK set to be the fastest growing European economy IMF forecasts in boost to Reeves

After weeks of turbulence in the economy, new figures suggesting better growth in 2025 than previously expected will come as a welcome relief for the embattled chancellor

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7 hours ago Rachel Reeves claims Britain would be WORSE off if she hadn't hiked taxes as she says backlash 'won't get me down'... amid fears of fresh pensions raid

Rachel Reeves sounded defiance in her first broadcast interview since the UK suffered an extraordinary battering from markets.

Economics

7 hours ago 'Call me the Iron Chancellor if you want,' says Rachel Reeves as she hits back at critics in City and Commons

Chancellor faces accusations that her Budget hit economic growth with the £25 billion hike in National Insurance on employers

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20 hours ago Moon put on 'endangered' list over fears Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos could ruin it

The Moon has been put on a list of endangered sites over fears linked to the growth of private lunar missions funded by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and other tech pioneers

Technology

5 hours ago I am happy to be the 'Iron Chancellor', boasts Rachel Reeves amid fears of a new raid on pensions after she appointed an anti

Rachel Reeves sounded defiance in her first broadcast interview since the UK suffered an extraordinary battering from markets.

Politics

26 hours ago All the businesses that have warned of price hikes for customers on the back of Rachel Reeves' budget

An open letter signed by more than 80 retailers warned the new measures could result in increased expenses and possible job losses

Economics

8 hours ago Rachel Reeves claims Britain would be WORSE off if she hadn't hiked taxes as she says backlash 'won't get me down'... but Next warns young people will find it harder to get jobs

Rachel Reeves sounded defiance in her first broadcast interview since the UK suffered an extraordinary battering from markets.

Events

6 hours ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges regulators to 'tear down' red tape to promote growth

The under-pressure Chancellor and Business Secretary met with bosses of watchdogs covering the railways, water, energy, and aviation sectors on Thursday

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31 hours ago January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch disability consultation

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Economics

25 hours ago Kemi Badenoch hits back at Nigel Farage and claims Rachel Reeves is 'woman problem' for Starmer

The Tory leader also admitted mistakes by the last Conservative governments over Brexit and immigration

Events

7 hours ago Defiant Reeves says she won’t resign and compares herself to ‘Iron Lady’ Margaret Thatcher

Reeves has been under pressure over floundering economy with ongoing questions over her fitness for the job

Politics

31 hours ago Interest rates 'to be cut within weeks' as weak GDP figures deal new blow to Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to cut interest rates in early February

Economics

33 hours ago GDP inched forward by just 0.1% in November in new blow for Rachel Reeves

The growth will do little to ease fears of a technical recession for the UK economy over the winter

Events

10 hours ago I won’t let critics get to me, says Reeves after speculation about her future

Chancellor says she has the ideas needed to turn things around after week of speculation about whether she can remain in postRachel Reeves has said she is not going to let her critics get her down after a bruising week of speculation about whether she could be ousted as chancellor.Reeves said she is qualified for the job and has the ideas to turn things around, amid worries about falling business confidence and the rising cost of government borrowing. Continue reading...

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38 hours ago Now desperate Rachel Reeves turns to Britain's regulators and quangos including Ofcom, Ofgem and the Environment agency to boost economy

The embattled Chancellor will today hold talks with leading regulators such as Ofcom , Ofgem and the Environment Agency, as she looks for ideas to boost growth.

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