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IFS demolishes Lib Dem £2.5bn tax cut pledge

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey confronts mounting criticism after the Institute for Fiscal Studies dismantles his party's flagship £2.5bn tax cut proposal, revealing significant funding gaps and questioning economic credibility ahead of crucial elec

UK Economy Contracts at Fastest Pace in 11 Months

Britain's private sector faces worst performance in nearly a year as manufacturing and services decline simultaneously. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic challenges ahead of crucial budget announcement.

Reeves considers emergency budget for UK economy

New Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers an emergency budget to address Britain's economic challenges, with potential tax reforms and spending announcements expected within weeks of taking office.

Labour may break tax pledge over £30bn shortfall

Exclusive: Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult choices as Labour considers abandoning income tax pledge amid £30 billion fiscal shortfall, raising questions about party's economic credibility.

Reeves Under Fire Over £25bn Interest Bill Crisis

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as economists question her fiscal rules amid soaring government borrowing costs and a £25 billion interest payment bill that threatens Labour's investment plans.

Reeves: UK economy in worse state than thought

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers sobering assessment of Britain's economic inheritance, revealing deeper problems than anticipated with Resolution Foundation analysis showing significant fiscal challenges ahead.

Rachel Reeves warned Labour may need tax hikes

Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves receives stark warning about potential tax hikes as economic experts question party's spending commitments ahead of general election.

Met Office: 'Anticyclonic Gloom' to blanket UK

The Met Office reveals a week of overcast skies and drizzle as high pressure brings what forecasters call 'anticyclonic gloom' to much of the UK, with only brief sunny intervals.

Reeves: No magic money tree for UK economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers hard-hitting speech at Wembley, ruling out immediate tax rises while promising tough spending decisions and economic stability.

Labour's 'Bleating Tax' Targets Wealthy in Reeves Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's economic strategy targeting the wealthy with new tax measures while claiming it will strengthen Britain's economy. The controversial plans have sparked debate about fiscal policy and wealth distribution.

Reeves: No 'magic wand' for UK economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers sobering assessment of UK finances, confirming tough decisions ahead as Labour confronts 'worst economic inheritance since WWII'.

Reeves Unveils Labour's Radical Budget Overhaul

Shadow Chancellor announces sweeping economic reforms including tax system modernisation and business investment drive in landmark speech positioning Labour as party of fiscal responsibility.

Reeves gives OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor pledges to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over major tax and spending decisions, learning from Truss's disastrous mini-budget.

IMF backs Rachel Reeves as UK becomes 'beacon of stability'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives major IMF endorsement for her economic strategy, with Britain praised as a model of stability amid global uncertainty. Discover how tax reforms and fiscal discipline are driving UK growth.

IMF Slashes UK Growth Forecast in Blow to Starmer

The International Monetary Fund's stark growth downgrade exposes the economic challenges awaiting Labour's new government, with inflation concerns and fiscal constraints threatening Keir Starmer's ambitions.

IFS warns Reeves against rushed tax reforms

The Institute for Fiscal Studies cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against implementing 'half-baked' revenue-raising measures that could harm the economy and undermine business confidence.

Reeves hunts budget headroom to insulate UK economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring creative fiscal measures to create additional budget flexibility, aiming to shield Britain's economy from unpredictable bond markets while prioritising economic insulation.

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