Rachel Reeves

Reeves 'disappointed' that economy shrunk 0.3% in April

Rachel Reeves says it is "disappointing" to have a month of "bad data", as the latest figures show the UK economy shrunk by 0.3% in April, a figure higher than expected. But the chancellor says U.S...

Reeves hails 'significant progress' on NHS waiting lists

Rachel Reeves has hailed the government's "significant progress" to get NHS hospital waiting lists down by almost a quarter of a million. The chancellor adds the extra funding for the NHS in..

Spending Review 2025: The Main Points in 5 Minutes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her first spending review in the House of Commons, giving an indication of the government’s priorities and direction of travel until the end of the current..

Chancellor and Health Sec visit St Thomas' Hospital

Rachel Reeves joined Wes Streeting on a tour of St Thomas' Hospital following a £29 billion-a-year rise in NHS funding announced in House of Commons earlier today. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on..

Reeves insists council tax rises capped at 5% a year

Rachel Reeves said council tax will not rise above 5% a year, sticking to the limit set by the previous government. She said the money supports local services like social care and policing. Report by..

Lib Dems: Not enough funding for police

MP for Richmond Park Sarah Olney welcomed the spending review’s investment into social care but said she remains concerned about the lack of money for police in London. It comes as Chancellor Rachel..

Reeves: Hotel use for asylum seekers to end this Parliament

Rachel Reeves said the use of hotels to house asylum seekers will end this Parliament. She pledged funding to cut the backlog, hear more appeals and return those with no right to stay. The changes aim..

Stride: Reeves will return with ‘yet more taxes'

Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride called Rachel Reeves’ plans a “spend-now, tax-later review”, warning she’ll return in autumn with “yet more taxes”. He said the review is “not worth the..

Chancellor promises a 'record cash investment' in the NHS

The Government is increasing real-terms day to day spending in the NHS by 3% per year for every year of the review period, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced, providing an extra “£29 billion per..

Chancellor uses spending review to attack Reform UK

Rachel Reeves hit back at Reform UK for racking up ''80 billion pounds of unfunded commitments in less than a year'' and criticised Nigel Farage for supporting Liz Truss' budget. Report by Gluszczykm...

Defence spending to rise to 2.6% by 2027

Rachel Reeves said defence spending will rise to 2.6% of GDP by April 2027, calling it a “new era for defence and security”. The increase includes £11bn for defence and £600m for intelligence..

Chancellor departs number 11 ahead of spending review

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, departs from number 11 ahead of unveiling her spending review, where she is expected to argue that her priorities are “the priorities of working..

PM leaves Downing Street ahead of spending review and PMQs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street as he heads to the House of Commons where Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver her spending review. Report by Gluszczykm. Like..

Ministers attend a Cabinet meeting ahead of spending review

Ministers depart Downing Street following a Cabinet meeting, ahead of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her spending review to the House of Commons. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us..

Tories warn Reeves not to raise taxes in spending review

Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Richard Fuller urged Rachel Reeves to keep to her fiscal rules as she unveils her spending review. He said that whilst it is nice to announce spending, “money..

PM chairs a Cabinet meeting ahead of spending review

Ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting, ahead of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her spending review to the House of Commons. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on..

Government commits to multi-billion spend on nuclear energy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signed off on £14.2 billion of investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, while Rolls-Royce has been named as the preferred bidder to build..

Rachel Reeves pledges spending review to help working people

Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledged that many working people have yet to feel Labour’s progress. Speaking at the GMB Union Congress, she said tomorrow’s Spending Review will focus on “making..

Reeves announces £14bn for Sizewell C at GMB conference

Rachel Reeves told the GMB Congress Labour is “investing in the biggest roll out of nuclear power in a generation,” announcing £14.2 billion for Sizewell C. She said energy security is “national..

Martin Lewis says winter fuel U-turn 'huge relief'

Martin Lewis said the government's decision to U-turn the winter fuel payment is a "huge relief" for pensioners. Rachel Reeves confirmed on Monday that pensioners earning less than £35k will be..

Conservatives express concerns over spending cuts

Shadow housing secretary Kevin Hollinrake has expressed concern about the UK housing crisis worsening due to potential spending cuts. It comes as Rachel Reeves prepares to announce the government's..

Chancellor announces billions in public transport investment

Rachel Reeves has announced billions of pounds in funding for transport outside London, but also warns she has had to make difficult decisions ahead of her spending review next week. The £15.6 billion..

Jenrick: 3% defence spend needed by end of Parliament

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick says Labour’s plan to boost defence spending isn’t believable unless action is taken now. He welcomed the government’s pledge to spend 2.5% of GDP on..

Chancellor insists cut in winter fuel allowance ‘stands’

Despite reported pressure from within the Labour Party, Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists the cut in winter fuel allowance for most pensioners “stands”, to “stabilise the public finances”...