Confused about savings? This is the ideal time to take an interest While Rachel Reeves may be facing financial headaches, the turmoil is bringing serious good news for savers The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025
Pressure ramps up on Reeves as damning report suggests businesses set to cut jobs Private sector firms are preparing for another fall in activity, a survey from the CBI showed, prompting renewed calls for the chancellor to backtrack on her Budget The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025
Reeves: third Heathrow runway would be hard decision but good for growth Chancellor expected to unveil new building projects and revise planning rules to stimulate UK economy The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025
A more upbeat message from chancellor Rachel Reeves is a start – she must now deliver THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Rachel Reeves’s return to the growth agenda is a welcome shift in the UK’s economic strategy but it will only be credible if it produces timely results The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025
Why Labour should put green before growth Letters: An increase in economic activity should be directed towards rebuilding public services and turbocharging a green transition, writes Colin Hines. And Mike Lake thinks all could be solved by Rachel Reeves launching a meme coin The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025
'Cynical attack on poor': SNP pan Rachel Reeves over plan to cut sickness benefits THE Labour Government has launched “cynical attacks on the poor” to cover for its failure to grow the UK economy, the SNP have said after Rachel… The National (Scotland) · Jan 26, 2025
Labour 'absolutely happy' to consider joining European tariff-free trade scheme Rachel Reeves has said the UK is “absolutely happy” to look at joining a tariff-free trading scheme with Europe after the EU left the door open… The National (Scotland) · Jan 26, 2025
Reeves hits back at ‘Rachel from accounts’ nickname saying she has spent her life ‘proving people wrong’ Ms Reeves insisted she has been called ‘worse things’ than ‘Rachel from accounts’ The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025
Reeves says ‘no stone should be left unturned’ in Southport public inquiry Chancellor tells Sky News social media companies have a moral duty to take down violent and harmful content as she says lessons need to be learned. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025
Reeves ‘happy to look at’ UK joining pan-European trade area The Chancellor indicated the Government would consider the prospect of signing up to the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM). Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2025
Reeves all but confirms backing for third Heathrow runway The Chancellor said decisions would be subject to ‘full collective ministerial responsibility’. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025
Rachel Reeves indicates support for third runway at Heathrow Chancellor says runway would mean fewer planes circling London, and points to moves towards sustainable flying The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025
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 · Jan 26, 2025
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 · Jan 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025 ‘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 · Jan 26, 2025 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 · Jan 26, 2025 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
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2025 What the papers say – January 26 Here are the biggest stories leading Sunday’s front pages.
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025 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 · Jan 25, 2025 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 Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2025 ‘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 · Jan 25, 2025 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 Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025 Any plans to expand Heathrow would look at ‘mitigations’ – Cabinet minister Steve Reed suggested ‘mitigations’ would be considered in order to make the project work.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2025 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