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THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As Rachel Reeves addresses the growing fiscal crisis in the House of Commons, there is a worrying sense that the work Labour did before the election to gain the confidence of business, attract investment and create jobs is being squandered in what will feel to many…

COMMENT: The chancellor has only herself to blame for failing to give herself any escape routes from humiliation, writes John Rentoul

In today’s newsletter: Economic uncertainty at home and abroad is causing problems for the Labour agenda – could this risk becoming the chancellor’s mini-budget moment?

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

Labour’s fiscal rules may limit the chancellor’s ability to act, but waiting it out may be the best option

Chancellor in danger of breaking fiscal rules after cost of servicing UK 10-year debt rises to highest level since 2008

Rachel Reeves faces an unenviable situation as the new year begins.

Dramatic economic slowdown means chancellor could face lower receipts and higher borrowing costs in 2025

Despite fall in trade, LSE study says overall impact was more limited than OBR forecasters first estimated

The forecast, published on March 26, will be accompanied by a statement from Rachel Reeves.

Mel Stride said there must be no suggestion of the UK going back into the EU single market or customs union