The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

Disabled father says welfare reforms have prompted fear

Ryan Swanepoel was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at the age of 20 and uses a wheelchair after losing mobility in his arms and legs.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

No evidence Labour welfare cuts will get more people into work, OBR says

The spending watchdog’s says it was not provided with an analysis of how the reforms could boost employment

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Shameless welfare cuts are a betrayal of Labour voters

Letters: Readers express their dismay at Rachel Reeves’s spring statement, with some lifelong party members feeling no longer able to support it

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025

Labour won't rule out tax break for Trump-friendly tech giants amid tariff update

A minister has refused to rule out giving tech giants a tax break in a bid to exempt Britain from US tariffs – after Donald Trump announced new…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

How to fix a housing crisis: building alone won't help affordability or end homelessness in London

It’s true that too few homes are being built in London but without making it easier to buy too, developers will never build at scale

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

All the Labour MPs who have said they are opposing Rachel Reeves's welfare cuts

Government faces challenge from its own benches amid controversy surrounding benefits cuts

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Wealthy and pensioners at risk of new tax raid in autumn Budget, experts warn

Chancellor has stopped short of ruling out further tax rises or spending cuts at the Budget as new poll reveals public losing confidence in Labour following spring statement

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Welfare cuts will be managed in ‘compassionate way’, says minister

Sir Stephen Timms was seeking to reassure MPs who continue to express concerns over the impact of the welfare cuts on tens of thousands of people.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Rachel Reeves left ‘squirming like a worm’ after grilling by GMB’s Richard Madeley

Chancellor was quizzed on controversial decision to cut benefits

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

UK government defends welfare cuts as economists warn 250,000 could fall into poverty

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, whose Labour Party has promised an end to austerity, unveiled billions of pounds of new cuts on Wednesday.

Euronews · Mar 27, 2025