The Iron Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to flex to get the growth she wants
It has been a wild January for Rachel Reeves and frankly for economics in the UK and the world.When Labour swept to victory last summer, Reeves pledged she would be an "iron" chancellor, reining in public spending and improving the lives of working people through growing the economy.
Rachel Reeves is ignoring one very simple truth — and we can all see it
In the words of the ever-quotable Winston Churchill, “for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle”. Lower tax economies can be more dynamic,
Rachel Reeves to drive up supermarket sandwich prices
Supermarket sandwiches are to get more expensive in the wake of Rachel Reeves’s Budget after the UK’s biggest manufacturer warned of an “unprecedented” jump in costs...
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Has Rachel Reeves done what it takes to deliver growth? The i Paper writers give their verdict
Rachel Reeves said she welcomed proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ease strict mortgage lending regulations, a move aimed at boosting homeownership and stimulating the UK economy. But first-time buyers listening out for confirmation of support will be left disappointed, as no such measures were mentioned.
Rachel Reeves’ route to economic growth is a slow one – and there are no guarantees voters will be patient enough
After six months of talking down the economy and warning of tough times ahead, the UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has changed her tune. She is now much more optimistic about Britain’s economic prospects and has announced a raft of measures including major pension reforms designed to unlock cash to boost growth and productivity.
Julian Harris: Rachel Reeves is Everywhere
As UK economics editor, my life for the last week has felt a lot like surrealist movie Being John Malkovich — but with Rachel Reeves in the central role.
How quickly could Rachel Reeves' new plans boost growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday that "economic growth is the number one mission of this government" as she unveiled a series of proposals to boost the UK's economy. But how quickly could the government get growth from the plans she announced?
Slower UK inflation relieves pressure on Rachel Reeves as financial markets calm
Slower UK inflation relieves pressure on Rachel Reeves as financial markets calm - The cost of Government borrowing eased on Wednesday morning in a tentative sign of relief among traders after more ...
Inflation falls to 2.5% in boost for Reeves’s plans
In November, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) came in at 2.6 per cent, where petrol, train travel, and live entertainment pushed up prices.
Six taxes desperate Rachel Reeves could raise this year
After a record-breaking tax grab in October, Rachel Reeves is eyeing up the taxpayer once again. The Chancellor framed the ...
Rachel Reeves has a hidden £1.1bn tax increase which we will all pay
Labour’s election manifesto included a promise that the party would “not increase taxes on working people” but Rachel Reeves ...
Rachel Reeves’ Budget tax raid sparks fastest rate of job cuts since financial crisis
THE Budget tax raid on businesses has led companies to slash jobs at the fastest rate since the financial crisis, a survey ...
Will Labour’s plan for growth actually work? Two economists respond
Labour’s ambitions for a more pro-growth, pro-business agenda mark a positive shift, at least in tone. But actual, visible, ...
Time to buy a bond fund? Check out 17 ideas from investing experts
Bond markets have calmed in recent weeks but investors have good reason to remain nervous after the New Year rout. What has happened and where can you invest?
Wall Street follows FTSE higher as traders weigh US economy slowdown and ECB rate decision
US stocks rose on Thursday, with the Nasdaq (^IXIC) and S&P 500 (^GSPC) eyeing a comeback as investors digested news that the ...