What are Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules and could they be changed? What are the economic constraints that underpin the chancellor’s spring statement – and why does she see them as vital? The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025
Rachel Reeves confirms change to debt rule and warns of higher taxes ahead of Budget Taxes and borrowing are both set to increase as Rachel Reeves signalled she would rewrite the way government debt is measured in her first Budget ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024
Reeves confirms change to debt rule and warns of higher taxes as Budget looms Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted her first Budget would pave the way for improved public services and ‘rebuild our economy’. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
Government borrowing costs rise ahead of Reeves’ first Budget Speculation that Rachel Reeves will change the way debt is assessed triggered a market reaction. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
Key questions over ‘persnuffle’ kerfuffle as Reeves confirms debt rule change Rachel Reeves could change the measure used for her debt target, potentially giving her billions more to spend at the Budget. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024
Jeremy Hunt claims Labour changing debt definition will ‘punish families with mortgages’ – as it happened Former chancellor says ‘increasing borrowing means interest rates would be higher for longer’ as Reeves says it will ‘make space for investment’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024
Global economy faces ‘anxious times’, warns IMF; Reeves says stability fiscal rule will mean higher taxes – as it happened People don’t feel good about economic prospects, admits IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024