Can Rachel Reeves boost the UK’s weak economic growth?
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How quickly could Rachel Reeves' new plans boost growth?
The chancellor announced a range of reforms on Wednesday - including a new runway for Heathrow airport.BBC News - 7h -
The Rachel Reeves Runway for Growth
The chancellor backs a Heathrow expansion.BBC News - 12h -
Reeves backs third Heathrow runway as part of push for economic growth
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants a planning application "signed off" before the next election.BBC News - 14h -
At a glance: What was in Rachel Reeves's speech?
The chancellor announces measures she says will kickstart growth: what are they?BBC News - 15h -
Reeves’ growth strategy depends on selling positive changes
The chancellor needs to shout about reforms to the Treasury that could both deliver and, crucially, reassure investorsFinancial Times - 15h -
Reeves's growth strategy comes under scrutiny from her own side
The chancellor has made clear she wants to see economic growth, but the response from Labour MPs will be key in how its delivered.BBC News - 16h -
Faisal Islam: Reeves's plans will boost UK but it will take a long time
The key question is whether the fruits of long term growth will come through everywhere else quickly enoughBBC News - 16h -
UK opposition says government is ‘destroying’ growth after Reeves’ speech
Kemi Badenoch says businesses are ‘terrified of taking on new staff’Financial Times - 23h -
Reeves to warn that UK must ‘fight’ for economic growth
Chancellor will use keynote speech to signal she wants to face down opponents of developmentFinancial Times - 1d -
Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion as she outlines economic growth plan
The chancellor's speech will also focus on development between Oxford and Cambridge to create a "Silicon Valley of Europe".BBC News - 1d -
Pension shake-up plan aims to boost growth
Restrictions on surplus cash in pension schemes could be eased to get more money into the economy.BBC News - 1d -
How Oxford and Cambridge spinouts could boost UK growth
The path from ivory towers to commercialisation is fraught and clearer ground rules are neededFinancial Times - 1d -
AT&T’s stock bucks S&P 500 weakness as subscriber growth shines
AT&T Inc. topped subscriber expectations in the latest quarter, following Verizon Communications Inc., which announced a beat of its own last week.MarketWatch - 2d -
'No easy routes' to growth, Reeves tells Labour MPs
It comes after the chancellor hinted the government would back a third runway at Heathrow Airport.BBC News - 2d -
Reeves to tell Labour MPs to back growth strategy
UK chancellor expected to support Heathrow airport expansion despite concerns over environmental impactFinancial Times - 3d -
Is this a Rachel Reeves reset?
Plus, President Trump says Keir Starmer is doing a “very good job”BBC News - 3d -
Growth at all costs? Why Reeves is in a sudden rush on the economy
The chancellor raised taxes in the Budget - but now she wants to get rid of barriers to business. Why the change of focus?BBC News - 4d -
UK should learn from Donald Trump’s ‘boosterism’, Rachel Reeves says
Chancellor calls for more positivity about Britain’s strengths after returning from World Economic Forum in Davos. Britain needs to learn from Donald Trump’s “boosterism” and be more positive about ...The Guardian - 4d -
Reeves to go ‘further and faster’ for growth after recent turmoil
UK chancellor has made more muscular use of Treasury to push changesFinancial Times - 5d -
UK to soften tax rules for wealthy foreigners after millionaire exodus, Rachel Reeves says
The U.K. is to soften some planned changes to its controversial non-dom tax rule following concerns of a millionaire exodus, the Treasury has confirmed.CNBC - 5d -
The UK begins to shift the narrative on growth
Also in this week’s newsletter: why exports are the drivers of economic expansionFinancial Times - 6d -
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes
It comes after critics warned the plans could prompt wealthy people to leave the UK.BBC News - 6d -
Reeves to soften UK non-dom tax reforms
Chancellor tells Davos crowd that government had been ‘listening to concerns’Financial Times - 6d -
Reeves says growth ‘trumps’ net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms
Chancellor will indicate backing for west London airport expansion next weekFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
On fiscal policy Rachel Reeves must show, not tell
The chancellor needs to act upon her tough rhetoric if she is to assuage bond marketsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
UK borrowing jumps unexpectedly, adding to pressure on Rachel Reeves
Increase to £17.8bn is well above City forecasts and is highest December figure for four years. Business live – latest updates UK government borrowing jumped unexpectedly to £17.8bn last ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
UK to launch digital driving licences to boost growth
New app will also include documents showing criminal record checks and proof of eligibility for state benefitsFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Faster UK growth tied to boosting export services in South East, data shows
Labour to face tough choices as North-South wage gap persists, say analystsFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans
The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald TrumpFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Going for growth: Rachel Reeves v the markets
What could the chancellor do to grow the economy?BBC News - Jan. 16 -
How do UK regulators plan to cut back rules and boost growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants the regulatory sector to do more to drive the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Reeves shrugs off calls for resignation as she promises UK growth plan
Chancellor has faced increasing criticism over her handling of the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth
Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Pound falls to 14-month low as bond sell-off piles pressure on Rachel Reeves
UK borrowing costs rise again, with analyst warning ‘things are also getting rather ugly’. Business live – latest updates The pound has fallen to a 14-month low against the US dollar as the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Rachel Reeves heads to China to build bridges, but a new golden era of relations is impossible
Seeking business partners post-Brexit is sound policy, but even in these darker geopolitical times the UK will ultimately side with the US. Rachel Reeves will fly with a delegation of City grandees ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Has the bond market turned against Rachel Reeves?
Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as MarchFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rulesBBC News - Jan. 7
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