The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

Sarwar’s fingerprints ‘all over the Budget’, says Starmer

The Prime Minister touted his Scottish leader’s influence as he addressed members on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025

Give credit where it’s due: Labour is finally doing things its supporters actually want

From tackling child poverty to being honest about Brexit, the party seems to have recognised the growing electoral threat to its left, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

Friday briefing: After ​constant leak​s and ​a resignation​, is the OBR ​still ​fit for ​purpose?

In today’s newsletter: ​Critics say the OBR’s growing influence has outpaced its accountability​, raising questions about whether it serves the public, the Treasury, or the markets

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

UK’s small brewers call for chancellor to think again on business rates

Trade group tells Rachel Reeves her property tax changes threaten the survival of community pubs

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Budget worries saw savers sell-down equities at record rate

Data from global funds network Calastone shows £6.7 billion was pulled in the two months leading up to the Chancellor’s fiscal statement.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

British Airways to raise price of Avios flights from this month

While British Airways has not confirmed a specific figure, example fares provided put the increase at around nine per cent

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Rachel Reeves will not be investigated over pre-budget briefing, FCA says

Regulator leaves door open for follow-up as it rejects calls for formal inquiry into claims against Treasury officials

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Treasury launches inquiry into budget leaks with ‘full support’ of Rachel Reeves

It comes after major policies such as freeze on income tax thresholds were reported in chaotic build-up to budget

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

The one thing super-successful entrepreneurs do after a big-money sale is....

Roy Shaby sold his first business to Uber’s founder Travis Kalanick - here he tells how he’s scaling his second start-up differently, while there’s a chance to tell the Government your views on tax support for entrepreneurs

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

Treasury minister: inquiry into pre-Budget leaks under way

James Murray, a Treasury minister, told MPs that a leak inquiry is ‘under way with the full support of the Chancellor’.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025