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Cabinet minister signals confidence in Lord Mandelson US ambassador approval

There were reports in a number of newspapers on Sunday that the Trump administration could be considering not granting approval to Lord Mandelson.

Evening Standard

Government ‘prepared for all scenarios’ says minister as Trump tariffs loom

The US president-elect will be sworn in to a second term in office on Monday, following his election victory last year.

Evening Standard

Starmer says he will strive to prevent Gerry Adams receiving compensation

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles law

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UK is ‘mid-negotiation’ with Mauritius on Chagos Islands deal

Both countries have said they have made ‘good progress’ on a revised agreement.

Evening Standard

Treasury minister ‘very happy’ to work with Tulip Siddiq again if reappointed

Ms Siddiq resigned from her role as City minister on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Treasury minister says he would welcome Tulip Siddiq’s return

Darren Jones ‘very happy’ to work with Siddiq in future despite criticism over her links to Bangladesh

The Guardian - UK

Treasury minister signals cutbacks in some public spending to pour more funds into dash for growth

Cabinet ministers will have to meet face-to-face to come up with departmental savings to fund the Government’s priorities

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UK politics: Streeting does not want ‘corridor care’ in UK hospitals to be normalised – as it happened

Health secretary says treating patients in corridors because no beds available in wards is ‘undignified’ – but eradicating practice will take time

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs call Rachel Reeves 'the temp' and compare her to Liz Truss

RACHEL Reeves is being compared to Liz Truss and called a “temp” by her own Labour colleagues ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour warned not to cut spending to 'the bone' amid 'ruthless' budget warning

LABOUR have been warned they cannot keep cutting public services to “the bone” and expect “economic success” following ministers being…

The National (Scotland)

Who could be in the running to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor?

News analysis: Keir Starmer gave his beleaguered chancellor the vote of confidence on Monday morning, but if he decided on a change in the Treasury who could replace her?

The Independent UK

UK will not pit AI safety against investment in bid for growth, says minister

Peter Kyle is set to unveil the Government’s AI action plan on Monday.

The Independent UK

Reeves faces pressure to balance the books as borrowing costs rise

The Chancellor has been criticised for continuing with a planned visit to China amid rising yields on government bonds.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves heads to China as pressure mounts as market turmoil derails government’s economic strategy

The Chancellor has been criticised for continuing with a planned visit to China amid rising yields on government bonds

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The Independent UK

Liz Truss lays into Rachel Reeves over economy and trip to China

Chancellor faces Tory calls to scrap planned visit to Beijing

The Guardian - UK

Reeves mulls deeper cuts to public services as borrowing costs soar

Chancellor could slash departmental spending in spring after ruling out tax increase, officials reveal

The Guardian - UK

Muskmania couldn’t save Steve Reed from the farmers, or himself

The environment secretary tried in vain to explain to protesters that they weren’t angry about tax, but Tory neglect

The Independent UK

Pound slump means motorist pain at the petrol pump

Crude oil is priced in dollars in international markets, meaning that a weaker pound makes for pricier fuel

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Government says ‘no need for emergency intervention’ in financial markets

Uncertainty over fiscal stability and wider global pressures caused sterling to weaken on Thursday.

The Independent UK

PM will not moderate language on Truss despite cease and desist letter – No 10

Downing Street questioned whether Ms Truss would also be writing to ‘millions of people up and down the country’ who shared the Prime Minister’s view.

The Independent UK

Warning food prices could soar by 20% as pressure mounts on Reeves over flailing economy

Exclusive: Fears of a massive rise in the cost of imports have fuelled calls for Rachel Reeves to cancel her China trip with warnings that the UK is on the cusp of a financial crisis and recession

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves urged to scrap China trip as Pound falls to year low and borrowing costs soar

But Treasury minister Darren Jones defended the Chancellor’s foreign trip

The Guardian - UK

Treasury minister moves to reassure markets after UK borrowing costs soar

Treasury chief secretary responds to urgent question in Commons as market turmoil hits pound

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves faces claims of ‘fleeing to China’ amid concerns over UK borrowing

The Chancellor has a long-planned trip to China scheduled for this week and Treasury minister Darren Jones described it as ‘important’ to UK trade.

Evening Standard

Markets ‘orderly’ despite soaring borrowing costs, says Treasury minister

It came as the pound slid to its lowest level since November 2023.

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