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UK economic growth forecasts downgraded for 2025 – EY

It represents another blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ hopes to rapidly grow the UK economy.

Evening Standard

UK interest rate cut a ‘sure bet’ amid faltering economic growth, say experts

The Bank of England’s top economists will meet on February 6 when forecasters predict they will cut the base interest rate to 4.5%.

The Independent UK

Reeves’s Heathrow expansion plans leave Labour’s green agenda grounded

The chancellor’s apparent volte-face in backing a third runway has left many in her party disillusioned and led them to label it as an act of desperation

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Reeves’s Heathrow third runway report was commissioned by London airport

The chancellor is under fire after a study cited as evidence for expanding the terminal to boost the UK’s economic growth was ordered by Heathrow itself

The Guardian - UK

Tax relief for middle class, little on employment: Key takeaways from Budget 2025

Amid India’s economic growth slipping to a four-year low, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday tabled her eighth consecutive budget in the Parliament announcing major tax relief for the middle class.

Newslaundry

Modi government slashes income tax for middle classes in India budget

Narendra Modi’s government has presented an annual budget that focuses on wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and manufacturing

The Independent UK

President Trump Signs Executive Order To Cut Regulations

President Trump's executive order aims to reduce regulatory burdens and promote economic growth through deregulation.

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Why Trump tariffs will be ‘very bad for America and for the world’

If enacted tariffs will increase inflation, slow economic growth, and result in US consumers footing the bill

The Guardian - US

Starmer accused of having head in the sand over cost of Brexit

Exclusive: PM urged to undertake a radical rethink of Brexit to boost economic growth as it’s revealed government won’t calculate loss of the UK’s biggest market

The Independent UK

Will Labour’s plan for growth actually work? Two economists respond

The UK chancellor Rachel Reeves says the Labour government will go “further and faster” to kick-start the British economy. Economic growth – to raise living standards and fund public services – is apparently a core mission of this government.

The Conversation

Trade union boss warns Reeves against trading workers rights for economic growth

Exclusive: FBU general secretary issues a warning to Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer over pay and workers rights following the chancellor’s speech

The Independent UK

Germany's government slashes its economic growth forecast for this year to 0.3%

Germany's government has slashed its 2025 growth forecast for the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, to just 0.3% after it shrank for two consecutive years

The Independent UK

Reeves looks to the skies in search of economic growth with support for Heathrow

Rachel Reeves put support for a third runway at the London hub airport at the heart of her plan to kickstart the UK economy.

Evening Standard

What do Rachel Reeves’ plans for growth mean for the economy?

As the Chancellor announces a raft of policies to boost economic growth, PA news agency explains what that means in real terms.

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UK Labour Government Backs Construction Of Heathrow Airport Runway

U.K. Labour government supports building a third runway at Heathrow for economic growth despite environmental concerns.

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UK Government Approves Controversial Heathrow Airport Expansion Plan

Learn about the UK government's decision to support the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport for economic growth and global connectivity, des...

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves backs Heathrow third runway in bid to drive UK growth

In economic growth speech, chancellor says move would make UK ‘world’s best-connected place to do business’

The Independent UK

Expanding Heathrow ‘an illusion of economic growth’, says Labour donor

One of Labour’s biggest donors rubbished the plan to build another runway at Heathrow

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Evening Standard

UK cannot afford to not build runways, says Reynolds ahead of key Reeves speech

The Chancellor is due to set out policies on Wednesday to encourage economic growth, including an expected expansion of Heathrow airport.

International Business Times

UK Eyes Third Heathrow Runway In Growth Takeoff Bid

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is on Wednesday expected to announce controversial plans for a third runway at London's Heathrow airport as the Labour government seeks to kickstart economic growth.

The Independent UK

UK politics - live: Backlash as thousands of children to be detained under new Labour borders bill

Keir Starmer has been joined by Gordon Brown, Ed Miliband, Sadiq Khan and Yvette Cooper at service for Tony Blair’s former deputy prime minister

The Independent UK

Reeves’ growth drive rubbished by charity as report exposes scale of UK poverty

The chancellor says growing the economy is Labour’s main priority, but the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says economic growth alone won’t pull millions out of poverty

The Independent UK

Economic growth alone not enough to cut poverty, says charity

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation said poverty levels could even rise if economic growth is not accompanied by employment growth.

The Independent UK

Reeves warned ‘it’s crunch time’ as chancellor relaunches her economic growth agenda

Rachel Reeves will attempt to win back her credibility with business in a major speech today

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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent As Treasury Secretary

Scott Bessent confirmed as Treasury Secretary, focusing on tax cuts, deficit reduction, and tariffs for economic growth. Historic milestone as first openly...

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