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Rise in energy and petrol prices due to Iran war holding back UK economy, OECD warns

The economic body has urged the Government to accelerate its pro-growth agenda and tackle regional divides

The Independent UK

Energy inflation and regional divides weighing on UK living standards – OECD

The OECD said it was important to keep up the momentum with policy reforms for the pro-growth agenda to be successful.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham's frontrunner for chancellor unveiled as key figure 'blocked'

Andy Burnham's top pick for chancellor has been unveiled, after reports suggested one of the most likely candidates for the role has been…

The National (Scotland)

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Global Market: BoE governor calls for balanced banking rules, rejects deregulation push

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey pushed back against broad calls for deregulation, arguing that effective financial rules are essential for maintaining stability and supporting long-term economic growth. He also renewed his call for greater international cooperation on regulating advanced AI models, warning that the technology's cross-border risks require coordinated…

The Economic Times

Reeves urges Britain to be ‘much bolder’ in fostering closer ties with the EU

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The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves says ‘no alliance’ more important than with the EU in likely last major speech as chancellor

Ms Reeves also said Britain’s economy had ‘beaten the odds’ under her stewardship

The Independent UK

Global cooperation needed to tackle AI threats, says Bank of England governor

Andrew Bailey warns that US will not be able to achieve its ambitions alone

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UK banks' lack of Mythos access a wake-up call, government AI adviser says

Harriet Rees, chief information officer at Starling Bank, who was appointed "AI champion" by the finance ministry in January, said Britain needed to build AI infrastructure and models, and develop skills so "we are not fully reliant on U.S. tech providers."

The Economic Times

Treasury ‘key blocker’ of UK-led debt relief programmes to help developing countries

IN FOCUS: Advocacy groups tell The Independent that growing support from MPs and ministers for more ambitious UK-led debt relief is being held back by resistance from the Treasury. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK

Nationwide to unlock £40bn mortgage and business lending with key Mansion House rule change

Exclusive: UK’s biggest building society and second-largest mortgage lender to benefit from changes to cash reserve rules

The Independent UK

Global Market: UK's Rachel Reeves defends fiscal record ahead of leadership change; investors eye policy continuity

Britain's Finance Minister Rachel Reeves defended her economic record ahead of an expected Labour leadership transition, while investors assessed whether the incoming government would retain fiscal discipline amid slowing growth, persistent inflation and rising geopolitical risks.

The Economic Times

‘Everything’s so expensive I can’t even take my child to the seaside this summer’

Tackle the cost of living crisis for children, incoming prime minister Andy Burnham is told

The Independent UK

UK economy beat the odds because of my choices, Reeves to say

The Chancellor will warn that the UK must ‘maintain the credibility we have earned’.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer enters final week as PM with diplomatic blitz in Paris

The Prime Minister will join allies of Ukraine for a meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’.

Evening Standard

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Crying in Commons was ‘toughest moment’ in the job, says Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves has opened up on the moment she appeared to break down in tears in parliament, describing it as the “toughest moment” she has faced since becoming chancellor.

The Independent UK

Reeves appears to accept time as chancellor is over as she warns Burnham ‘governing is hard’

Defiant chancellor refused to say her controversial decision to strip the winter fuel allowance from millions of pensioners had been a mistake

Evening Standard

‘Perfectly reasonable’ for Burnham to plot Downing Street pathway, Reeves says

The Chancellor however warned Mr Burnham he must remain ‘laser focused’ on what he wants to achieve in power.

The Guardian - UK

Reeves tells Burnham to expect ‘shocks and challenges’ from outset in No 10

Chancellor says PM-in-waiting needs ‘worked through plan’, in what could be one of her final interviews in No 11

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The National (Scotland)

Who is on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg today? Full list

THE Chancellor is set to appear on the BBC's flagship Sunday politics programme, alongside her opposition counterpart.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves to unveil billions in loans for small businesses in final act

Loan terms will extend from six to ten years, and eligibility will broaden to include businesses with a turnover of up to £54 million

The Independent UK

Burnham urged to scrap national insurance hike amid claims it has ‘destroyed jobs’

SNP say the policy is costing businesses in Scotland around £1,000 per employee

The Independent UK

Congratulations, Andy Burnham PM – now for some hard choices

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As he is confirmed as our next prime minister, the MP for Makerfield should follow his predecessor in one regard and make growth his top priority – and then undo the strictures placed on the economy by the Starmer government

The Guardian - UK

Burnham plans summer tour of UK to win over voters in Labour ‘danger zones’

Exclusive: Prospective PM wants to give the country a hopeful message, in contrast with Starmer’s early missteps

The Guardian - UK

Reeves to launch City ‘skills compact’ committing firms to retrain staff in AI

Exclusive: Plan to improve skills of thousands of financial sector workers to keep pace with tech revolution

The Independent UK

Full list of Labour MPs to nominate Andy Burnham – including 18 members of Starmer’s cabinet

Ed Miliband, Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds and Chief Secretary Darren Jones are among those who have put their names behind Mr Burnham

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