7 h. ago Economic recovery 'under way' in Britain and set to speed up, says IMF in boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves

The Washington-based think tank nudged up its growth forecast for the UK this year from 1.1% in April to 1.2%

Economics

7 h. ago IMF warns Rachel Reeves could have to hike taxes again to balance the books amid Cabinet war over spending

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has welcomed the IMF's latest assessment nudging up the growth forecast for UK plc from 1.1 per cent to 1.2 per cent this year.

Economics

7 h. ago Economic recovery 'underway' in Britain and set to speed up, says IMF in boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves

The Washington-based think tank nudged up its growth forecast for the UK this year from 1.1% in April to 1.2%

Economics

42 h. ago Angela Rayner denies leaking memo that ripped into Chancellor Rachel Reeves' controversial budget cuts

It emerged last week that the Deputy Prime Minister sent a secret memo to Rachel Reeves proposing eight tax hikes on savers and higher earners.

Politics

55 h. ago Angela Rayner refuses to guarantee more pensioners will receive fuel payments this winter

Deputy PM Angela Rayner said she hoped Chancellor Rachel Reeves will provide more details on the winter fuel payments in just a few weeks at the spending review in June

Economics

67 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves' prestige in tatters as she prepares to ditch her strict 'fiscal rules' designed to safeguard Labour's economic credibility

In an attempt to avoid a Liz Truss-style market meltdown, the Chancellor promised at the outset of the Labour Government that public finances would be in balance or surplus by 2030.

Economics

4 d. ago RACHEL REEVES: 'I will fight every day to put more money in working people’s pockets'

In an article for The Mirror, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she recognises the 'cost of living crisis is still weighing down on families' - but promises to fight for working people

Economics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis warns savers of 'different restriction' despite Reeves backing down on Cash ISA shakeup

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has appeared to back down on plans to slash the cash Isa allowance, but money expert Martin Lewis has warned that savers shouldn't get too comfortable

Events

5 d. ago QUENTIN LETTS: What a day for the Chancellor to be away... she's in a scrap with Rayner, then PM does the dirty!

Where was the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves ? Her customary position next to Sir Keir was occupied by Yvette Cooper, radiating all her customary gaiety.

Politics

6 d. ago Acorn: Scotland's carbon capture project in doubt as Labour minister to 'bid' Rachel Reeves for funds

A UK minister has admitted having to ‘bid’ for funding from the Chancellor to finally get Scotland’s carbon capture project up and running.

Politics

6 d. ago Inflation is so high, even Rachel Reeves's voice is going up: Chancellor suffers from technical gaffe as inflation surges to 3.5%

An unfortunate technical error saw the under-fire chancellor discussing the rise in inflation to 3.5 per cent in tones more akin to Mickey Mouse.

Economics

6 d. ago Brits battered by soaring prices in 'awful April': Inflation surges to 3.5%

Cabinet minister Steve Reed acknowledged the rise in inflation was 'disappointing' - while Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride blamed Rachel Reeves for the hike in inflation.

Economics

6 d. ago Angela Rayner proposed array of tax rises in 'secret memo' to Rachel Reeves

Deputy Prime Minister set out proposals to reinstate the pensions lifetime allowance and change dividend taxes in the secret memo

Politics

6 d. ago Martin Lewis says 'read between the lines' on Rachel Reeves' ISA shake

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed down on alleged plans to slash the Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £4000, after much consternation from young people saving for a mortgage and retirees protecting their pension nest egg.

Politics

6 d. ago Deputy PM Angela Rayner sparks clash with chancellor Rachel Reeves by calling for EIGHT new tax hikes in raid on savers

The changes included reinstating the pensions lifetime allowance, changes to dividend taxes, a raid on a million people who pay additional rate income tax and a higher corporation tax level.

Politics

6 d. ago Rayner ‘suggested tax raid on savers’ to Reeves ahead of spring statement

Angela Rayner said to have suggested reinstating the pensions lifetime allowance and changing dividend taxes in leaked memo

Politics

6 d. ago Deputy PM Angela Rayner sparks clash with chancellor Rachel Reeves by calling for EIGHT new tax hikes in raid on savers

The changes included reinstating the pensions lifetime allowance, changes to dividend taxes, a raid on a million people who pay additional rate income tax and a higher corporation tax level.

Politics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves hints at winter fuel allowance shift saying she is 'listening' to mounting disquiet from Labour MPs

Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggested she is considering the threshold at which the benefit is removed after the cut was seen as a factor in dire local election results.

Politics

9 d. ago Is Keir Starmer about to cave to Labour benefit rebels? Government could ease two

The two-child cap on handouts is said to be among measures that could be tweaked as the PM and Chancellor Rachel Reeves try to appease furious party backbenchers.

Politics

1 week ago Average private school fees increase following government’s VAT rise

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said applying VAT to private school fees would help ‘provide the highest quality of support and teaching’ in the state sector

Politics