The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

PM denies misleading the public over tax rises in Labour manifesto

The Prime Minister rejected claims he had waged a ‘war on middle Britain’.

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2024

'Painful austerity': Scottish block grant 'worth £6bn less than in 2020', report says

LABOUR have been warned that Scotland “cannot afford even more cuts” after a new report found that Scotland’s block grant has fallen to its…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2024

Chancellor pledges extra £500m for social homes in budget

Treasury plans £5bn total investment in housing supply and reduction in discounts under right-to-buy scheme

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024

Keir Starmer is ‘a working person’ so could be shielded from tax rises, chancellor admits

Prime minister gets his income from going out to work, says Rachel Reeves, as Budget tax hikes feared for non-workers

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

Starmer is a ‘working person’ says Chancellor as tax rise questions persist

The Government continues to be asked to pin down the term ahead of tax rises expected in next week’s Budget.

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024

Rachel Reeves basks in IMF backing for UK budget rules overhaul

In one session after another, IMF officials repeated backing for principle of increased borrowing to drive growth

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024

Expect more bad vibes from Labour with Rachel Reeves's Budget

IF the news is a trumpet an impeding Budget is a great buoy-shaped mute jammed into the horn.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2024

Fact check: Image of Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been manipulated

The Conservative Party shared a doctored photograph of the Chancellor.

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024

OPINION - Rachel Reeves rolls the pitch for her 'maxi-Budget'

What is the opposite of a mini-Budget? A maxi-Budget? Whatever it is, that is what the chancellor is preparing to deliver next Wednesday. But the biggest difference between Rachel Reeves and Kwasi Kwarteng is not substance per se. Indeed, Reeves also intends to borrow more in order to boost growth,…

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024

With fuel duty revenue set to fall, is it time for the UK to introduce road pricing?

Transition to electric cars will mean £25bn a year in fuel duty disappearing from government coffers, so what are the alternatives?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024