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Farmers gather for protest over tax changes
Thousands packed into the Eikon Exhibition Centre to protest against planned changes to inheritance tax on family farms.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Putin Talks With German Chancellor, Breaking Ice With the West
The hourlong call centered on what German officials said was a push to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first in two years between Mr. Putin and Chancellor Olaf ScholzBusiness - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Man investigated after calling German vice-chancellor ‘idiot’
Police raid home of 64-year-old accused of insulting Robert Habeck and uploading an image to X that referenced the Nazi eraWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Chancellor and BoE governor call for UK to rebuild ties with EU
Reeves and Bailey highlight damage from Brexit amid concern about Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on trading partnersBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll ask for a vote of confidence in December
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early parliamentary election in FebruaryWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
UK chancellor to hail benefits of free trade amid impending US protectionism
Rachel Reeves to make direct plea to Donald Trump who has threatened to impose tariffs on all imports into AmericaBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
German Chancellor Scholz signals concessions on timing of confidence vote
Bringing the ballot forward would pave the way for snap elections in JanuaryWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
German opposition leader Merz calls for snap elections
Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces growing pressure from politicians and business to commit to January voteWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
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German government collapses as Scholz sacks finance minister
Departure of Christian Lindner marks the end of the country’s unpopular three-party administrationWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Germany's ruling coalition collapses as Chancellor Scholz fires finance minister
The three-year-old union between Scholz's Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and Lindner's Free Democratic Party (FDP) had been on shaky ground for some time.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Chancellor announces £1.5bn for Stormont next year
Rachel Reeves also gives the go ahead to funding for Causeway Coast and Mid South West growth deals.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Scotland to receive extra £3.4bn from UK Budget, says chancellor
Rachel Reeves has announced several measures that will directly affect Scotland.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
UK Autumn Budget 2024: the chancellor’s speech in full
Rachel Reeves’ statement to the House of CommonsWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Is Reeves still the green chancellor after her budget? Yes … and no
The fuel duty freeze angered some but there were boosts for renewable energy and heat decarbonisation. Budget 2024: key points at a glance Did Rachel Reeves’ ambition to be the “green ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Watch: Reeves 'deeply proud' to be first female chancellor
The Chancellor has presented her first Budget in the Commons.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Chris Mason: Chancellor will set agenda for years to come
Rachel Reeves' historic first Budget will set the agenda for the Labour government for years to come.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments
The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
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Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn
Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
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Chancellor to announce five new UK freeports in the Budget
Labour to expand tax-free import scheme in a bid to boost economic growth across the countryBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Rachel Reeves: The chess fanatic playing Labour's first big gambit
Profile of the UK's first female chancellor as she prepares to deliver first Labour Budget in 14 years.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Why chancellors need fiscal rules
Rachel Reeves’s new set-up frees up capital spending but her ability to reap benefits depends on many other thingsBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions for infrastructure spending
Rachel Reeves tells the BBC the change will allow the government to borrow more money - but cuts are still expected in her first Budget next week.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
UK chancellor to unlock financing for critical minerals supply
Measures will benefit manufacturers, particularly in defence, aerospace and EV battery makers, says TreasuryBusiness - Financial Times - October 24