Rachel Reeves faces the numbers - can she cut it?

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”...