Tag: Rachel Reeves
Unemployment Soars to Highest in Years as Critics Blame Rachel Reeves
The UK is facing a worrying rise in unemployment, the highest we’ve seen in years. As the numbers…
Starmer’s Benefits U-Turn Triggers £4.5bn Gap, Tax Hikes Looming, Say Economists
Sir Keir Starmer's recent reversals on benefits and winter fuel payments have opened up a £4.5bn shortfall in…
UK Inflation Slows Slightly in May, Dashing Rate Cut Hopes
The UK inflation rate eased marginally in May, but not enough to shift expectations for a cut in…
UK Economic growth downgraded as CBI revises forecasts
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has sharply downgraded its forecast for UK economic growth, citing a mix…
Rachel Reeves Targets Regional Inequality in New Spending Drive
Chancellor’s Spending Review Aims to Restore Trust in Britain’s Neglected Communities Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to unveil…
Yvette Cooper Yet to Seal Police Funding Deal
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is the last cabinet minister yet to finalise a spending agreement with the Treasury,…
NHS Funding Boost Sparks Cuts in Other Public Services
The National Health Service is poised to receive a substantial funding boost of up to £30 billion over…
Spending Cuts Could Deepen England’s Social Housing Crisis, Warn Leaders
The UK faces a worsening social housing crisis if the Treasury moves ahead with spending cuts in the…
UK May Need £30bn in Tax Rises to Meet Defence Spending Goals
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could be forced to impose up to £30bn in tax rises or funding cuts to…
Massive Transport Infrastructure Investment Unveiled by Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a landmark £15bn transport infrastructure investment package targeting major improvements across England. The…
Final Natwest shares sale ends government ownership
The UK government has officially completed the final NatWest shares sale, ending a 17-year chapter of public ownership…
IMF UK Economic Growth Warning Over Trump Tariffs
The IMF UK economic growth warning has sent a ripple across economic circles as global trade tensions threaten…