The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement to Unveil Game-Changing National Living Wage Boost

From April 1, millions of workers across the UK are set to see a bit more cash in their pay packets, thanks to a bump in the National Living Wage.

The Fashion Central · Mar 26, 2025

John Healey challenged over £2.2bn defence boost as benefits to be slashed further

John Healey was challenged on whether national defence comes “even before the most vulnerable in society” as Rachel Reeves is set to cut benefits further in her spring statement on Wednesday, 26 March, while defence will see a boost in spending.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Spring Statement 2025: More benefits cuts and crackdown on tax avoiders announced as growth forecast halved

Rachel Reeves confirmed the Office for Budget Responsibility had revised the UK’s growth forecast for 2025 from 2% in the autumn to just 1% today

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

UK inflation falls by more than anticipated, in a boost to the government ahead of a key statement

Official figures show price rises in the U.K. moderated by more than anticipated in February, in a boost for Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before she delivers a statement to lawmakers about the state of the public finances

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

UK Set To Cut Public Spending By Billions Of Pounds

Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is set to detail billions of pounds of spending cuts in her Spring Statement on Wednesday to address the country's ailing public finances.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025

Reeves poised to make further welfare cuts as budget watchdog gives its verdict

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will acknowledge she needs to go ‘further and faster to kickstart growth’ in her spring statement .

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

University fined £585,000 for failing to uphold free speech

The Office for Students found the University of Sussex had failed to uphold freedom of speech

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Inflation falls to 2.8% in boost for Rachel Reeves ahead of spring statement

The chancellor is set to deliver her spring statement later on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

UK inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.8% in boost for Reeves

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2.8% in February from 3% in January, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Rate of inflation falls to 2.8% amid high street fashion price war

Official figures in prices come just hours before the Chancellor’s Spring Statement

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025