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Labour MPs Warn Rachel Reeves Welfare Cuts Would Be 'Utterly Disastrous'
Economy
Labour MPs Warn Rachel Reeves Welfare Cuts Would Be "Utterly Disastrous"
The government faces a backlash from Labour MPs if it decides to cut spending in areas like welfare in response to recent rises in borrowing costs.
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq Resigns
Economy
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq Resigns
Tulip Siddiq has resigned as economic secretary to the Treasury, saying the controversy over her family finances is becoming a "distraction" from the work of government.
Keir Starmer Says Government Will 'Absolutely' Stick To Its Fiscal Rules As Borrowing Costs Rise
Economy
Keir Starmer Says Government Will "Absolutely" Stick To Its Fiscal Rules As Borrowing Costs Rise
Keir Starmer has confirmed that the government will "absolutely" stick to its fiscal rules, even if that means making "ruthless" decisions on the economy.
Starmer and Reeves are right to call on regulators to go for growth. They now need to ensure their own ministers get the memo too Partner content
Communities
By Betting And Gaming Council
Starmer and Reeves are right to call on regulators to go for growth. They now need to ensure their own ministers get the memo too
On Christmas Eve the nation’s top regulators received a gift from the Prime Minister. No, not a selection box or novelty pair of festive socks. In the face of a flatlining economy, Keir Starmer threw down the gauntlet, calling for a new regulatory environment, built on collaboration with business which was, “more pro-growth and pro-investment”.
Market Moves Will Put Pressure On Rachel Reeves To Hold Spring Budget, Says Leading Economist
Economy
Market Moves Will Put Pressure On Rachel Reeves To Hold Spring Budget, Says Leading Economist
Movements in the markets will put "pressure" on Rachel Reeves to deliver a major fiscal event in the spring, despite the chancellor having committed to just one a year, leading economist Paul Johnson has said.
How Do You Get Money Out Of The Treasury?
Economy
How Do You Get Money Out Of The Treasury?
While many things have changed in the long history of British politics, this question has remained a constant thorn in the side of innumerable secretaries of state, regardless of their political persuasion. Adam Payne reports
Over 1.5m Families Have Taken Out Loans To Pay For Christmas And Birthdays, New Research Shows
Social affairs
Over 1.5m Families Have Taken Out Loans To Pay For Christmas And Birthdays, New Research Shows
Over 1.5m families are taking out loans to pay for presents like celebrations like Christmas and birthdays, new research shared with PoliticsHome shows.
Keir Starmer Says His Six Milestones Will Let Voters 'Hold Our Feet To The Fire'
Political parties
Keir Starmer Says His Six Milestones Will Let Voters "Hold Our Feet To The Fire"
Keir Starmer has set out the Government’s “plan for change” which he said would allow the country to judge Labour on whether it has delivered its promises.
Keir Starmer Says Small Businesses Will Get The 'Certainty And Stability' They 'Need'
Communities
Keir Starmer Says Small Businesses Will Get The "Certainty And Stability" They "Need"
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sought to assure small business leaders that the Government will bring "instability" and "uncertainty" to an end.
Modernising business rates for a changing economy Partner content
Economy
By WSP
Modernising business rates for a changing economy
The debate surrounding the future of business rates in the UK has intensified following the recent Autumn Budget. While some relief was offered, many hoped for more substantial changes to address deeper, structural issues within the system. With the prospect of more radical reform delayed, we explore the key elements of the Chancellor’s statement and consider what they truly mean for businesses, local governments, and the wider economy.
Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Mobile UK on fraud ahead of Reeves' Mansion House speech
Sir Stephen Bubb: The economic impact charities can make is 'vast'
Economy
By Sophie Church
Sir Stephen Bubb: The economic impact charities can make is "vast"
A straitened state is in retreat and banking on economic growth to fend off a return to austerity. But Sir Stephen Bubb tells Sophie Church it needs charities as much as businesses to mend the breach
Anti-Poverty Groups Say Failure To Increase Private Renter Benefit Is 'Disappointing'
Economy
Anti-Poverty Groups Say Failure To Increase Private Renter Benefit Is "Disappointing"
Anti-poverty groups have lamented the decision not to uprate Local Housing Allowance (LHA) in Wednesday's Budget, warning it will leave private tenants facing financial hardship.
Rachel Reeves Announces End To Income Tax Threshold Freeze In Her First Budget
Economy
Rachel Reeves Announces End To Income Tax Threshold Freeze In Her First Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that she will end the threshold freeze on income tax and national insurance, but raised a number of other taxes and increased spending by billions of pounds in her first Budget.
There are good economic reasons for Rachel Reeves to raise taxes
Economy
By Tim Leunig
There are good economic reasons for Rachel Reeves to raise taxes
Nobody likes paying more, but there are good economic as well as political reasons for Rachel Reeves to raise taxes in the Budget, argues Tim Leunig
Tax rises must not sacrifice growth
Economy
By John Glen MP
Tax rises must not sacrifice growth
There has been much speculation about Rachel Reeves’ Budget. The new government is attempting to land its £22bn black hole narrative and “fix the foundations”, while maintaining some pretence of not increasing taxes on working people – a cohort few ministers are keen to define.
Keir Starmer Says Austerity Is 'No Solution' For Fixing The Economy
Economy
Keir Starmer Says Austerity Is "No Solution" For Fixing The Economy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that austerity is "no solution" to sluggish economic growth and struggling public services ahead of the Budget.
Labour Voters Are Slightly Optimistic About The Economy, Poll Suggests
Economy
Labour Voters Are Slightly Optimistic About The Economy, Poll Suggests
There is fragile optimism among Labour voters that the economy will improve in the next year, according to new polling.
How Rachel Reeves Could Change The Fiscal Rules
Economy
How Rachel Reeves Could Change The Fiscal Rules
There is speculation Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring changing the fiscal rules to give the new Labour Government more space to borrow and spend money.
Labour Only Has A Year Of Being Able To Blame The Tories, Poll Suggests
Political parties
Labour Only Has A Year Of Being Able To Blame The Tories, Poll Suggests
The public will lose patience with Labour blaming the Conservatives for the state of the country after the party has been in power for a year, a new poll suggests.
A return to austerity will not solve Britain’s problems
Economy
By Bobby Dean MP
A return to austerity will not solve Britain’s problems
Things will get worse before they get better. It doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as D:Ream’s 90s hit – but then covers are rarely as good as the original.
Advertising: A Key Engine for Growth Partner content
Economy
By Advertising Association
Advertising: A Key Engine for Growth
With 60% of UK jobs based outside of London and ad spend reaching £40bn, in times of tight budgets the advertising and marketing industry’s ability to drive growth and generate revenue for the Exchequer should not be under-estimated.
How Rachel Reeves Could Use Bank Of England Reserves To Boost Her Spending Power
Economy
How Rachel Reeves Could Use Bank Of England Reserves To Boost Her Spending Power
Could reforming Bank of England reserves be a way for Rachel Reeves to raise money for ailing public services? A number of economists with links to Labour believe so.
Keir Starmer Warns Autumn Budget Will Be 'Painful'
Economy
Keir Starmer Warns Autumn Budget Will Be "Painful"
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that the Autumn Budget will be "painful" as the country will have to "accept short term pain for long term good".