16 h. ago Voices: Independent readers react to Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – from ‘out of touch’ to ‘genuine poverty’

The chancellor’s spring statement sparked fierce criticism from readers, who accused her of reviving austerity by targeting the poor while failing to prioritise improving living standards, tax reform, and sustainable economic growth

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17 h. ago Spring statement latest: Reeves won’t ‘escalate trade wars’ as Trump’s latest tariffs could hit UK economy

A 25 per cent tariff on vehicles imported to the US will come into effect on 2 April, the US president announced

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17 h. ago Reeves on a double knife edge as she could be forced to order ‘blockbuster’ tax rises, say experts

Critics said her future as chancellor is under threat as a result of errors she has made since taking charge of the economy last year

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18 h. ago Spring statement latest: Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn budget

Chancellor faces speculation she will be forced to find more money to balance the books

Economics

19 h. ago Spring statement latest: Reeves rejects warning that welfare reforms could push 250,000 into poverty

Chancellor faces speculation she will be forced to find more money to balance the books

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21 h. ago Families £500 worse off; 250,000 more in poverty; 800,000 see PIP cut

An independent analysis has shown the impact of Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement as 3million on incapacity benefits hit

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21 h. ago Families £500 worse off; 250,000 more in poverty; 800,000 see PIP cut, think tank estimates

An independent analysis has shown the impact of Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement as 3million on incapacity benefits hit

Economics

22 h. ago UK politics latest: Reeves refuses to rule out more cuts amid growing Labour backlash

Chancellor faces speculation she will be forced to find more money to balance the books

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28 h. ago Labour MP’s awkwardly long silence when asked if government has been a disappointment

A Labour MP remained awkwardly silent when asked if his party’s government has been a disappointment.

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31 h. ago Reeves’s benefit cuts to plunge 250,000 people into poverty, government admits

There was outrage as the chancellor announced yet more welfare cuts which are now set to affect 3.2 million families

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31 h. ago Spring statement 2025 live: Reeves refuses to rule out more cuts amid growing Labour backlash

Chancellor faces speculation she will be forced to find more money to balance the books

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33 h. ago Spring statement 2025 live: Trump tariffs could wipe out Reeves’s thin margin of error on budget, OBR warns

Office for Budget Responsibility said the most “severe” scenario would ‘almost entirely eliminate’ the Chancellor’s £9.9 billion headroom against her fiscal rules

Events

33 h. ago Will families be £500 better off after Reeves’ Spring Statement? Here’s what experts say

The chancellor insisted families would be better off even as further welfare cuts were announced

Economics

34 h. ago Army veteran's desperate plea to Rachel Reeves for heroes in need of help after serving country

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) in her Spring Statement, but Dominic is worried about how it affects armed service personnel

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34 h. ago Watch live: Rachel Reeves holds press conference after spring statement backlash

Watch live as Rachel Reeves holds a press conference this afternoon (26 March) following backlash to her spring statement.

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35 h. ago Voices: What did you want to see from Rachel Reeves’ spring statement? Join The Independent Debate

Have your say: The chancellor’s spring statement is just around the corner, bringing with it new concerns about the future of living standards in the UK

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35 h. ago Martin Lewis gives verdict on spring statement as ISA reforms underway

The money expert focused on household income and rumoured ISA changes in his initial reaction

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35 h. ago Tax calculator: See how Rachel Reeves’ spring statement will affect you

Our calculator will help you to determine whether today’s announcements from the chancellor will leave you better or worse off

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35 h. ago Rachel Reeves claims families will now be £500 better off. Here’s what experts say

The chancellor insisted families would be better off even as further welfare cuts were announced

Economics

35 h. ago Spring statement in full: Watch Rachel Reeves announce benefits cuts and £2.2bn defence boost

Watch as Rachel Reeves delivers her spring statement on the state of the UK economy on Wednesday, 26 March.

Economics