Chancellor Rachel Reeves

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast in boost to Reeves

Fund’s chief economist sees chance of more ‘aggressive’ Bank of England rate cuts as chancellor prepares for Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 22

The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year.

Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says.

The chancellor says she understands why countries are making demands but the UK will not pay out.

Warnings ahead of Rachel Reeves' first Budget, and the soaring cost of theft from shops, lead the papers.

One government figure says Downing Street announcement on Friday was ‘total cock-up with the comms’

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Prime minister and chancellor aim to convey sense of joint purpose ahead of long-awaited fiscal event on Wednesday

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spending

Business - Financial Times - October 30

The UK's first female chancellor sums up her Budget speech claiming she has made the "right choices".