UK government borrowing overshoots expectations
Official figures will add to pressure on chancellor as she prepares for Spring Statement next week
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Government borrowing higher than expected as pressure builds on Reeves
The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.BBC News - 10h -
What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Reeves will not raise taxes in Spring Statement, say officials
Chancellor will rely on a spending squeeze to try to ensure she complies with her fiscal rulesFinancial Times - 1d -
What will be in Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement?
The chancellor’s ship is set to stay afloat despite choppy waters next week, but bigger threats lurk beyondFinancial Times - 1d -
UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January
Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring StatementFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
UK economy shrinks in January; stocks and euro jump on German debt deal – as it happened
UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’. Let’s look at the GDP figures in more detail.. ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Bundestag prepares to vote on historic borrowing package in key test for Merz
Likely next chancellor needs two-thirds majority to back €500bn infrastructure fund and relaxation of debt rules. Germany’s likely next chancellor is to face a key vote on plans to unlock a record ...The Guardian - 3d -
UK weather: temperatures in southern England could hit 19C this week
Some areas forecast to have warmer weather than Ibiza and Corfu on Thursday’s spring equinox. Parts of the UK are expected to be warmer than Ibiza and Corfu this week on the first official day of ...The Guardian - 5d -
OECD cuts UK growth forecasts as Reeves grapples with weak economy
Downgrade comes ahead of Spring Statement, when official forecasts are expected to show much weaker GDP outlookFinancial Times - 4d
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