47 m. ago Reeves reveals plan to rip up banking regulations brought in after financial crash

Chancellor indicates she wants to hand market freedoms it had almost two decades ago, before major banks were bailed out by government

Events

8 h. ago Reeves to hold trade talks with US counterpart in Washington

Rachel Reeves will conclude her trip to the IMF’s spring meetings with talks on a potential US-UK trade deal.

Politics

13 h. ago Rachel Reeves to say world leaders should 'reduce barriers to trade' ahead of meeting with US counterpart over Donald Trump's tariffs and a UK deal

The Chancellor will tell the International Monetary Fund 's spring meeting in Washington that the 'new era of global trade' requires a new system that 'provides security for working people'.

Politics

14 h. ago Reeves moves to appease Trump with new vision for global trade

As the UK scrambles to get a US trade deal, Rachel Reeves has made a speech calling for a new global trade system aimed at dealing with concerns raised by Donald Trump

Politics

14 h. ago Reeves to say global trade should provide ‘security for working people’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in Washington for the International Monetary Fund’s spring meeting of finance ministers from the G7 and G20.

Events

22 h. ago Group of 70 Labour MPs and peers demand 'youth free movement' deal with the EU as Rachel Reeves hints she backs scheme despite concerns it will fuel immigration

They made the call in a letter to Nick Thomas-Symonds, the minister in charge of the Government's ongoing negotiations with Brussels.

Economics

30 h. ago Rachel Reeves: There's a deal to be done with Trump that may see tariffs cut on US goods

The Chancellor told a summit the White House is 'keen' to thrash out a trade arrangement. But she insisted Britain will not rush into any accord that is not in 'our national interest'.

Economics

34 h. ago Rachel Reeves in US for trade showdown talks in hopes of saving ailing economy

Rachel Reeves will meet with US counterpart Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the hopes of seeking the best deal possible for Britain amid crippling US trade tariffs

Economics

34 h. ago Rachel Reeves has been dealt a tough hand – she must hold her nerve

Editorial: The chancellor must resist the siren calls of higher borrowing or deeper public spending cuts and instead look at windfall taxes on big tech companies and banks

Economics

36 h. ago US ‘keen to do a deal’, says Rachel Reeves as she outlines red lines ahead of trade talks

Chancellor expected to meet US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Friday in an attempt to make progress on negotiations for a UK-US economic deal

Economics

37 h. ago Rachel Reeves says US trip about more than 'damage limitation' as she signals UK could lower import levies on American cars in bid for trade deal with Donald Trump

The Chancellor is in Washington for IMF meetings and talks with other G20 finance ministers to discuss the impact of the US president on global commerce.

Politics

37 h. ago US ‘keen to do a deal’, says Chancellor ahead of trade talks

Rachel Reeves has travelled to the US capital for the International Monetary Fund’s spring meetings of G7 and G20 finance ministers.

Economics

38 h. ago UK open to lowering tariffs on US goods to secure Donald Trump trade deal

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said Donald Trump is 'keen' to forge an agreement with the UK, which could ease the impact of his sweeping trade tariffs on British businesses

Economics

38 h. ago Rachel Reeves 'may not be far away' from more tax hikes as borrowing jumps, experts warn

A bigger than expected borrowing binge last year - coupled with a tariff-fuelled downturn - could force the Chancellor to line up more tax rises or spending cuts later this year

Events

39 h. ago Watch live: Rachel Reeves gives major speech on UK economy at International Monetary Fund in Washington DC

Watch live as chancellor Rachel Reeves gives a major speech on the UK economy at the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC on Wednesday (23 April).

Society

41 h. ago Starmer urged to end benefit reassessments for those with learning disabilities

Sir Keir Starmer was questioned about personal independence payments at PMQs.

Politics

43 h. ago Cabinet war over 'youth free movement' deal with EU: Rachel Reeves 'backs relaxing visa rules' to boost stalling growth

A youth mobility scheme has been among the key demands of EU member states as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer bids for closer post-Brexit ties with the bloc.

Economics

43 h. ago Rachel Reeves is besieged on all sides and needs a dramatic intervention to save UK economy

As Rachel Reeves prepares for a career defining speech in Washington DC, political editor David Maddox looks at the competing forces turning her dreams of economic growth into a nightmare

Events

44 h. ago Rachel Reeves live: Economists fear more tax hikes in autumn Budget after UK borrowing soars

Rachel Reeves is preparing for crucial talks with her US counterpart as she pushes to secure a trade deal

Economics

45 h. ago UK annual borrowing exceeds forecasts by almost £15bn in blow to Rachel Reeves

Chancellor may be forced to raise taxes or announce deeper public spending cuts in autumn budget, economists sayBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves could be forced to raise taxes or announce deeper cuts to public spending after figures revealed UK borrowing overshot official forecasts by almost £15bn in the last financial year.With the British economy coming under mounting strain amid Donald Trump’s escalating trade war, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said borrowing in the financial year ending in March was £151.9bn, more than £20bn higher than in the previous financial year. Continue reading...

Economics