Rachel Reeves has been dealt a fresh blow a day after her Spending Review with figures revealing the UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April. Forecasters had predicted a 0.1% dip but the figure,...
Reeves takes gamble on patience in an era of impatience4 hours agoChris MasonPolitical EditorGetty ImagesThe hours, days, weeks and even months after a Spending Review can feel like peeling away the...
The United States is considering pulling the plug on a landmark nuclear submarine deal with the UK and Australia, in what would be a devastating blow to the Aukus security alliance.According to...
Reeves boosts NHS and housing as some budgets squeezed38 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterRachel Reeves has announced an extra £29bn per year for the NHS in England, along with funding...
Reeves’s tax rises have seen unemployment rates soar to their highest levels for four years as businesses tighten their belts, while millions remain out of the workforce under the ever-expanding...
Labour Chancellors are particularly good at it. Today’s Spending Review was Reeves’s first big opportunity to let loose.Spending public money is always more fun than the hard work of saving it,...
Keir Starmer refused to rule out further tax hikes as Kemi Badenoch called on the Prime Minister to “admit he made a mistake” on winter fuel cuts.The Prime Minister dodged questions about more...
Prince William will be heading to Norwich next week to visit an Earthshot Prize Finalist alongside a big Hollywood name. According to Kensington Palace, the Prince of Wales is set to visit Colorifix,...
Spending Review: When is it and what might Rachel Reeves announce?22 hours agoDearbail JordanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsReutersChancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult choices in this week's Spending...
Reeves's spending priorities leave little wiggle room6 hours agoChris MasonPolitical editorGetty ImagesThe words Spending Review may not instantly quicken the heart rate of many, but what we hear...
Reeves to set out spending plans up to next election4 hours agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPARachel Reeves is preparing to unveil her highly anticipated spending review, setting out how much money...
Net migration could fall to 200,000 in the next “year or so”, the Government’s migration tsar has revealed.Professor Brian Bell, Chairman of the Migration Advisory Committee, offered Sir Keir...
Three-quarters of pensioners to get winter fuel payment after U-turn1 hour agoMichael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsJohner Images/Getty ImagesMore than three-quarters of pensioners will receive the...
Home secretary yet to agree deal days before spending review57 minutes agoHenry ZeffmanBBC chief political correspondentLeila NathooPolitical correspondentPA MediaHome Secretary Yvette Cooper has...
One of the things I have learned while living in the UK is the horrible effects of hard water. It is flagged as a contributing factor to hair loss and, after a recent bald patch scare, I decided to...