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Rachel Reeves gives strongest hint yet over backing for third Heathrow runway despite opposition

Chancellor all but confirmed backing for third runway at Heathrow despite previous opposition from Cabinet colleagues

Evening Standard

Chancellor dodges question on potential Heathrow expansion announcement this week

Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoided directly answering questions on the potential expansion of Heathrow, despite growing speculation she will support a third runway. This comes amid opposition from Cabinet colleague Ed Miliband and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has warned the government could face legal action if plans for the runway…

The Independent UK

Chancellor questioned on whether she ‘underestimated’ impact of Labour’s non-dom stance on wealthy individuals

Watch as ChancellorRachel Reeves is asked whether she underestimated the number of wealthy individuals who ‘might pack up’ because of Labours stance on non-dom status’s, after the chancellor announced plans to amend her proposal. The changes will allow for a more generous phase-out of tax benefits, Reeves revealed.

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‘I sense Brussels is ready to be bold and ambitious’: hope mixes with anger on Brexit’s fifth anniversary

The union jack was lowered in Brussels this week in 2020. Today, despite the problems caused by leaving, a yearning for ‘Breturn’ flowers

The Guardian - UK

Reeves thinks big on planning and growth with housebuilding project

Chancellor to apply ‘zoning scheme’ around commuter train stations to boost fragile UK economy and encourage investment

The Guardian - UK

Alternatives to prison are vital for convicts and their families

Abolishing custodial sentences of less than two years would protect some of the country’s most vulnerable children

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – January 26

Here are the biggest stories leading Sunday’s front pages.

Evening Standard

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Environmental assessment system to be replaced amid development drive – Reeves

Developers have to consult too many organisations on too wide a range of issue, the Treasury said.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves eyes commuter town boom to boost home ownership and salvage economy

Chancellor promises ‘bold reform of the planning system to deliver on the Plan for Change for working people’

The Independent UK

‘Move closer to Europe – not Trump’ voters tell Starmer in major UK poll

Pressure growing on Labour to improve trade with EU as Rachel Reeves admits Brexit damaged UK

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view: In her pursuit of growth, Rachel Reeves must go green and go local

Engaging with councils, universities and developers will be key to bringing the economy back to life

The Guardian - UK

Any plans to expand Heathrow would look at ‘mitigations’ – Cabinet minister

The Independent UK

Labour risks ‘powder keg’ clash with environmentalists as it puts growth before going green

As chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan to expand London airports gains traction, the party is accused of back-pedalling on its green commitments

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves has to realise she can’t plough on with the farm tax

The chancellor’s attempt to get rich landowners to pay their fair share was correct in principle. But this measure has missed the mark

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Voices: Reeves’s Scrooge-like epiphany on British growth is unconvincing

COMMENT: Reeves has gone from being accused of talking the country down to sounding as if gripped by starry-eyed fantasy. She needs to be careful about her mood swinging too far the other way, writes John Rentoul

The Guardian - UK

UK should learn from Donald Trump’s ‘boosterism’, Rachel Reeves says

Chancellor calls for more positivity about Britain’s strengths after returning from World Economic Forum in Davos

The Guardian - UK

No more reviews: Reeves ‘impatient at pace of change’ in quest for growth

There is a new restlessness in Treasury and No 10, but some ministers fear forceful approach may signal panic

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water rescuers seek clean break before committing fresh funds

Exclusive: Some bidders demand temporary renationalisation to help cut debts and oust bosses

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What the papers say – January 25

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.

Evening Standard

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says UK needs Trump-style 'positivity' to boost economy

The Chancellor travelled to Davos to seek more investment in Britain at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.

The Independent UK

Britain can learn from Trump’s positivity, says Rachel Reeves

Under-pressure chancellor says she is challenging people to be more positive on the UK’s strengths

The Guardian - UK

UN development chief urges UK to rethink ‘brutal’ cuts to aid budget

Achim Steiner calls for ministers to discuss reversals to overseas aid squeeze imposed by Rishi Sunak

The Independent UK

Pensioners challenging winter fuel payment cut ‘not eligible for it’, court told

The case was brought by Florence and Peter Fanning, from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.

The Guardian - UK

UK climate and nature bill dropped after deal with Labour backbenchers

Ministers avoid internal party row by promising potential rebels they will have input into environmental legislation

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves flies back from Davos to lead a revival of the aviation perennial. Labour hated the idea before, but growth won’t grow itself, will it, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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