Latest in News updates from October 24: Rachel Reeves confirms change to UK fiscal rules to help fund £20bn investment; US stocks close higher lifted by Tesla rally
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Reeves confirms change to UK fiscal rules to help fund £20bn of annual investment
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Rachel Reeves’ new rules
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My fiscal rules will provide the stability on which growth depends
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US finalises $20bn loan to Ukraine
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UK to boost Ukraine funding using £2bn from Russian assets
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Rachel Reeves’s Budget balancing act
The chancellor’s tax plans must avoid overburdening business and investors3 days ago -
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How can Rachel Reeves fill the UK’s £40bn Budget gap?
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Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.6 days ago -
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The Musk-led group driving millions to Trump’s White House bid
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UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves
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EU markets watchdog pushes for extra cyber defences in new crypto rules
Esma asks for amendment to tighten regulation with demand for external audits of defences against hackersOctober 16 - European Union -
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Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identifiedOctober 15 -
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Rachel Reeves should not appease bond market vigilantes
In preparing her inaugural Budget, she would do well to ignore advice from market sagesOctober 15 -
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Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive
Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economyOctober 14 - United Kingdom -
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Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...October 14 - United Kingdom -
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Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy
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