The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

Inflation and mortgage rates elevated by Chancellor’s spending plans, says OBR

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced almost £70 billion of extra spending each year in her maiden budget.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

Tax calculator: See how Rachel Reeves’ Budget will affect you

Use our Budget calculator to determine whether Reeves’ announcements will leave you better or worse off

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

Budget watchdog finds £9.5bn shortfall in previous government’s spending plans

Rachel Reeves’ Budget on Wednesday afternoon sought to address a ‘black hole’ in finances.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

What Labour’s first budget means for wages, taxes, business, the NHS and plans to grow the economy – experts explain

For the first time in 14 years, it was a Labour chancellor who delivered the UK budget. And for the first time ever, that chancellor was a woman. But Rachel Reeves faces an almighty task: plugging a £40 billion spending gap in the knowledge that pre-election promises not to raise…

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2024

NHS gets £22bn funding boost in Budget – how will it affect hospitals and patients?

NHS leaders welcome injection of cash but funding must be matched by delivery

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Budget 2024: What was missing from Labour’s historic event?

The chancellor confirmed that new tax rises add up to £40bn

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

Is Reeves still the green chancellor after her budget? Yes … and no

The fuel duty freeze angered some but there were boosts for renewable energy and heat decarbonisation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024

What the budget will actually mean for you

The experts have shared their praises and some reservations on the Reeves’ Autumn Budget.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

Rachel Reeves delivers Budget message to ‘girls and women’ as UK’s first female chancellor

Rachel Reeves delivered a powerful message to “girls and women” as she became the first female chancellor to deliver the UK Budget on Wednesday (30 October).

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

At a glance: the key points from the Budget

Rachel Reeves set out £40 billion of tax rises along with major spending commitments as she sought to set the tone for Labour’s term in office.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024