Mel Stride blamed GDP figures showing growth slowed between July and September on the Labour government “talking down of the economy”.
UK economic growth slowed between July and September relative to the previous quarter, according to official data, in a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Report by Covellm.
Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride warns that the UK could face higher prices, job losses, and lower wages without a trade deal with the US. He said that businesses, investors, and stock markets are unhappy, urging the government to accelerate negotiations and secure a deal quickly to avoid economic difficulties. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Tories have criticised the government for not being “quicker” with talks about tariffs imposed by the US. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride said Labour’s comments about Trump whilst they were the opposition were “unhelpful” and could have “soured” relations with the Trump administration. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has accused the Government of making rushed welfare cuts, including to disability benefits, to save money. He said ministers "lacked ambition" in finding fair savings and warned of "hard cases" emerging from the plans. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves meets her counterpart, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent to discuss an "economic agreement" between the two countries, the latest.. Sky News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she is “confident” the UK can secure a trade deal with the United States but will “only ever act” in the national interest in agreeing to one. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves has said she will be having "conversations with the US administration" next week as the UK looks to secure a trade deal with Washington. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the UK is “resolved” to secure the best possible trade deal with the US but is also seeking to boost ties with other countries. She stressed the importance of protecting British jobs and industry while continuing talks with American counterparts. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Environment Secretary Steve Reed promises to use “aggressive” tactics to tackle fly tipping, arguing “people are furious to see their communities buried under an avalanche of rubbish”.
Report by AJAGBEF. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An Israeli government spokesperson said suggestions that the IDF targets aid workers are "blood libel," after a Labour MP called for investigations into attacks.. Sky News
Labour has pledged to stick to its manifesto commitments as talks have continued over the prospect of a youth mobility scheme with the EU. Environment secretary Steve Reed confirmed the government will not be returning to Freedom of Movement or the Single market or customs union. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A former Labour MP who resigned from the Party over her gender-critical views has told ITV News there's no way back with Sir Keir Starmer in charge. Rosie Duffield has faced accusations of transphobia over her views on gender. Following the Supreme Court's ruling last week that the definition of a woman is based on biological sex, there are calls for her to be allowed back. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Virginia Giuffre’s family found a raw, handwritten note she penned before taking her own life -- and now they’re sharing it with the world. In a Facebook.. TMZ.com
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she feels “vindicated” as former prime minister Tony Blair predicts net zero plans are “doomed to fail”. Badenoch continues saying, “the plans we have for net zero by 2050 are impossible.”
Report by AJAGBEF. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins calls the government’s new crackdown on the illegal dumping of litter “a mountain of rubbish”. Atkins expresses deep concern for the rural residents saying “fly tipping is the number one issue that people worry about”.
Report by AJAGBEF. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour of “chasing Reform”, saying “they want to sound like they’re strong on migration". Her comments come as the government introduces new measures to deny asylum seekers the right the stay in the UK if convicted of committing sexual offences. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
![Tories: UK faces tough future without trade deal [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250404/1407090676-Tories-UK-faces-tough-future-without-trade-deal.jpg)
![Tories: Govt should’ve been quicker with tariff talks [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250327/1406355694-Tories-Govt-should-ve-been-quicker-with-tariff.jpg)
![Stride: Labour welfare cuts 'rushed' and 'lack ambition' [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250319/1405529952-Stride-Labour-welfare-cuts-rushed-and-lack-ambition.jpg)
![Chancellor ‘confident’ of trade deal with the US [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250423/1408897144-Chancellor-confident-of-trade-deal-with-the-US.jpg)
![Reeves: We are in active negotiations with the US [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250417/1408354502-Reeves-We-are-in-active-negotiations-with-the.jpg)
![Reeves: UK focused on US deal while expanding global trade [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250411/1407781122-Reeves-UK-focused-on-US-deal-while-expanding.jpg)
![Labour promises ‘aggressive’ tactics to tackle fly tipping [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250430/1409528244-Labour-promises-aggressive-tactics-to-tackle-fly-tipping.jpg)
![Govt pledges to stick to manifesto commitments [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250425/1409049980-Govt-pledges-to-stick-to-manifesto-commitments.jpg)
![Former Labour MP says she was ‘hounded’ from party [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250424/1409002640-Former-Labour-MP-says-she-was-hounded-from.jpg)
![Badenoch ‘vindicated’ by Blair remarks on ‘doomed’ net zero [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250430/1409554588-Badenoch-vindicated-by-Blair-remarks-on-doomed-net.jpg)
![Cons: Govt crackdown on fly tipping is a mountain of rubbish [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250430/1409525364-Cons-Govt-crackdown-on-fly-tipping-is.jpg)
![Kemi Badenoch: Labour is very weak on migration [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250429/1409439438-Kemi-Badenoch-Labour-is-very-weak-on-migration.jpg)
