Warning taxes could still rise despite benefit cuts
Global uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs could derail the chancellor’s plans, economists warn....
Reeves won’t take more free tickets after backlash
The chancellor has faced criticism for accepting free tickets to watch Sabrina Carpenter from a box....
Warning taxes could still rise despite welfare cuts
Global uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs could derail the chancellor’s plans, economists warn....
Reeves squeezes benefits as 2025 growth forecast halved
The chancellor unveils defence spending boost and welfare changes in Spring Statement....
Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons....
Government concerns over assisted dying timeline
The Labour MP bringing the bill says she is “disappointed” to be proposing pushing the implementation deadline to 2029....
Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected
Inflation fell to 2.8% in February, driven by cheaper women’s clothing....
University of Sussex fined £585k in free speech row
The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech....
Reeves to make new welfare cuts in Spring Statement
The chancellor will warn of a “changing world” as she sets out the latest plans for the economy....
No risk to UK lives from US security breach, says minister
Luke Pollard says UK operational security remains “intact” after plans for a strike in Yemen were accidentally leaked....