The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

UK interest rates set to fall at Bank of England meeting on Thursday

Experts are predicting a rate cut to 4.5% – but signs of rising inflation leave the Bank walking ‘a tightrope’ for future reductions this year.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

Millions to get £1,400 pay rise in April with inflation-busting boost

Workers of all ages can look forward to more money in their pockets

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

As Labour touts more brutal cuts to benefits, how is this different from life under the Tories?

There may be no nasty impulse to punish ‘skivers’, but the end result – those who need help most hit hardest – is exactly the same, says columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025

Scottish Whisky Makers Fear Return Of Trump Tariffs

At the end of a wild peninsula battered by winds in west Scotland is a zero-carbon whisky distillery that's bracing for the possible return of US tariffs.

International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025

PM faces growing internal backlash over potential approval of Rosebank oilfield

Labour MPs describe ‘breaking point’ in relations, calling for Keir Starmer to stand by party’s manifesto commitments

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025

What is Rachel Reeves ‘green fuel’ plan for Heathrow – and will it work?

Labour has set targets for the take up of new sustainable fuel

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Rachel Reeves not 'petty' enough to punish TfL because I've spoken out over Heathrow, hopes Sadiq Khan

Mayor of London being lined up to lead cross-party ‘rainbow coalition’ of councils fighting third runway

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

OPINION - Britain is now Europe's work-from-home capital, but Labour seem to think that's a good thing

Job done, then, Ange? There is one respect in which deputy PM Angela Rayner’s business agenda has proved a resounding success. What’s that? you may ask, given the gloom evident in the business community ever since the Chancellor’s “growth” Budget.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Heathrow third runway would 'spike global warming emissions by 30% from airport even with eco-fuel for planes'

Top academic casts doubts on likely impact of sustainable aviation fuel the Government is claiming

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

UK economic growth forecasts downgraded in blow for Reeves

UK GDP is expected to grow by 1 per cent in 2025, according to EY’s winter forecasts

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025