The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

Signs of cooling UK jobs market could be a headache for Reeves

Labour market is in pretty good shape, but all eyes will be on impact of tax rises on employers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

‘Unlikely’ that NHS will meet 18-week waiting time target, say trust leaders

They also warned there is a ‘fundamental mismatch’ between demand for services and what the NHS is able to do.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Landowners warn of huge tax on profits due to farm inheritance changes

The Country Land and Business Association claims farmers will have to pay more than their profits are worth in tax, and may need to sell their land.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Rachel Reeves warned that the Budget is a 'death sentence' for many bars, pubs and clubs

The NTIA found that around three quarters of venues expect additional annual costs of at least £30,000

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

UK Government's Budget 'destroys' remaining EU funding for farmers, say SNP

RACHEL Reeves’ decision to overhaul agricultural funding in the UK Budget for the devolved nations is “destroying” what little post-EU…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2024

Trump’s tariff plan ‘doomsday scenario’ for UK economy, senior Labour figure warns

Liam Byrne, Labour chair of Commons business committee, says plans by next US President would hurt growth

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

UK politics latest: Sue Gray ‘rejects’ new role as Starmer makes huge emissions pledge at Cop29

The former chief of staff had been offered the role as envoy to the nations and regions

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

UK public sector pay awards to overtake private sector for first time in four years

CIPD report says businesses face higher costs after tax rises in budget as public sector benefits from above-inflation pay rises

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

Farmers threaten to block 'ports and disrupt food supply' in protest against inheritance tax raid

Farmers have threatened to blockade ports and disrupt food supply in protest against Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget inheritance tax changes.

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024

Trump to target EU over UK in trade war as he wants to see ‘successful Brexit’, former staffer claims

Peggy Grande told The Independent that Donald Trump is likely to give a ‘preferential trade deal to the UK’

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024