3 w. ago Wes Streeting’s plan to fix the NHS – Politics Weekly Westminster

The government has put improving the NHS at the heart of its plans, but will it be able to deliver on its promises? And how long could it take to turn the health service around? Pippa Crerar asked health secretary Wes Streeting at a special Guardian Live event. In a wide-ranging discussion, he also took questions on others issues including assisted dying, transgender rights and the war in Gaza. To purchase the full event video on demand, go to the theguardian.live Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Spring Statement 2025: When time is the Spring Statement from Rachel Reeves? What cuts should we expect?

The statement is a significant moment for party’s fortunes

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3 w. ago Spring Statement 2025: What to expect from Rachel Reeves as inflation eases amid gloomy outlook

Watch today’s top business stories in under two minutes - as the nation awaits the Spring Statement.

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3 w. ago Spring Statement 2025: What you can expect including taxes, benefits and spending cuts

The Chancellor is expected to reveal significant cuts to the Civil Service as well as unveil further details of the cuts to benefits and disability payments

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3 w. ago What to expect from Rachel Reeves’s (brief) spring statement

Talk of tough choices ahead, an increase in debt financing, and more initiatives to promote growthThe spring statement offers an opportunity for Rachel Reeves to talk about progress since last October’s budget, the government’s growth agenda and how it is attempting to raise living standards. However, the chancellor’s message is likely to be defensive after being blown off course in recent months.Last year she promised “no return to austerity”. But after stalled tax receipts denied her the income she expected, and concerns over the global economy and Donald Trump’s antics raised the UK’s borrowing costs, Reeves is being forced to make cuts to stay within her budget rules. Here is what to expect from Reeves’s speech, which is predicted to be relatively short at just 25 minutes. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Why London's property market is broken — and what fixes can we expect in the spring statement?

A £2bn funding boost for new homes in England has been announced ahead of tomorrow’s spring statement

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3 w. ago What to expect from Rachel Reeves' spring statement tomorrow

The Chancellor will give an update on her tax and spending plans and the state of the UK economy.

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3 w. ago Spring statement: What to expect – Politics Weekly Westminster

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey walk us through what we can expect to hear when Rachel Reeves makes her spring statement on Wednesday. With the government facing downgraded growth forecasts, rising borrowing costs and the threat of Donald Trump’s tariffs, how can it boost the economy and save public services? And how will major spending cuts go down with the party and the public? Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Pensions, ISAs and stamp duty: The tough choices experts expect Rachel Reeves to make in the Spring Statement

Expert insight on where Ms Reeves could make changes - and why she won’t in other areas

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