The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

Pensioner body calls on Reeves to reverse cut to winter fuel allowance

National Pensioners Convention tells chancellor decision means many older people ‘may not survive to see the spring’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024

“This could kill us”: Labour urged to bring back Winter Fuel Payment for millions of pensioners

Age UK says around two millions ‘struggling pensioners’ will miss out

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024

Labour is right to ditch the winter fuel allowance – it isn’t ‘robbing’ old people

Scrapping the so far universal benefit for millions of pensioners means money can be diverted to those who need it most, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024

The cynical spectre of Osbornomics is haunting the Labour party

Emergency cuts, empty pockets, a ‘maxed-out credit card’: why is Rachel Reeves using the language and logic of austerity, asks Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024

Bank Of England To Finally Cut Interest Rate?

The Bank of England announces its latest interest-rate decision Thursday, with analysts split on whether it will cut for the first time since the Covid pandemic after inflation's retreat.

International Business Times · Aug 1, 2024

Many pensioners can’t afford to lose the winter fuel allowance

Letters: Readers criticise the decision of the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to limit the payment to those on pension credits

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024

Here’s how Rachel Reeves could plug the black hole in Britain’s finances

Letters: Mark Bill offers the new chancellor some suggestions on raising taxes and closing loopholes. Plus letters from Joseph Koppenhout and David Tucker

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024

Netizens Call For Immediate Cut Of MP Salaries And Expenses After Rachel Reeves Leaves 10M Pensioners 'Out In The Cold'

Reeves claimed the public finances face an extra £22 billion hole inherited from the Conservatives and warned of "difficult decisions" ahead

International Business Times UK · Jul 31, 2024

Anas Sarwar left red-faced after Rachel Reeves tax intervention

ANAS Sarwar has been left red-faced following comments he made about Labour’s tax plans during the election campaign ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2024

Hundreds sign petition calling for Anas Sarwar to resign

HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition calling for the resignation of Anas Sarwar for “misleading the Scottish electorate”.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2024