The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

UK to suffer highest inflation in G7 this year, says OECD

International body warns British rate will be higher than that in US, despite effects of Trump tariffs

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025

UK economy to be weighed on by government policy and tax moves, OECD says

The OECD said the UK will also experience the highest level of inflation among the G7 group of advanced economies this year.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Blow for Reeves as business output slows sharply in September

Economists warn of “litany of worrying news” as PMI survey reading falls to lowest level for five months

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

Reeves urged to take 2p off employee NI and add it to income tax in budget

Resolution Foundation says move could raise additional £6bn a year and ‘level the playing field’ on income tax

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025

Cut national insurance and hike income tax to meet fiscal rules, think tank says

The Resolution Foundation said the move would create a level playing field and protect workers’ pay.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Income tax hike of 2p to target pensioners and landlords would ‘level playing field’, think tank tells Reeves

Labour chancellor also facing calls to raise levies on lawyers, sugar, salt and longhaul flights in the Budget

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Rachel Reeves urged to put 2p on income tax and cut employee NI to meet fiscal rules

The Resolution Foundation said the move would create a level playing field and protect workers’ pay

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025

What swayed the decision for second Gatwick runway and what does it mean for Heathrow?

The lowdown on what happens next and whether the move is likely to boost the UK economy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025

DWP chief won’t rule out further benefit cuts before next autumn

Delayed changes to PIP won’t put off other cuts, work and pensions secretary states

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Nigel Farage under fire over 'half-baked' immigration plan as huge EU carve-out revealed

Reform facing questions over its claim that the plans could save £234 billion

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025