Reeves Plans Biggest

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan

But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgets

World - Financial Times - October 30

The Papers: Reeves' plan for 'freeze on tax thresholds' and 'Cheryl's heartache' over Liam

Rachel Reeves could freeze the income tax threshold from 2028, according to several papers, while others splash on the aftermath of Liam Payne's death.

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Barclays’ chief defends Reeves as business criticises Budget tax rises

Retail and hospitality bosses warn UK chancellor that national insurance changes will lead to job losses

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Reeves plans to use £350bn council pension pot to boost UK economy

Chancellor to set out reform to fragmented local authority funds in Mansion House speech

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

IMF hails Reeves’ ‘sustainable’ tax rises; Resolution Foundation says budget marks ‘decisive shift from planned cuts’ – business live

Foundation says there will be better funded public services in schools, NHS and justice but households face further squeeze. And a few more – Resolution Foundation analysis:. Tax and benefit ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Reeves’s invidious choices in the Budget

As the FT’s chancellor game shows, the new ‘golden rule’ is her binding constraint. Meeting it could bolster fiscal credibility

World - Financial Times - October 16

Rachel Reeves’ new rules

She learned this one simple trick… hopefully bond markets don’t HATE her

World - Financial Times - October 24

Rachel Reeves’s Budget balancing act

The chancellor’s tax plans must avoid overburdening business and investors

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Reeves should embrace the freedom of disapproval

The UK chancellor and PM Keir Starmer need to dispense with the excessive caution of opposition

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Reeves pledges £1.4bn for 'crumbling' classrooms ahead of Budget

The chancellor says the government will ensure that 50 schools in England are rebuilt every year.

Where is the growth in Reeves' 'Budget for growth'?

Labour's first Budget in 14 years had a lot to say about growth, but forecasts paint a mixed picture.

Badenoch: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy

Speaking on her first day as leader, Badenoch gave a first glimpse of her policy priorities.

The Biggest Game Releases Of November 2024

We're just two months away from the 2024 finish line, and after several months of high-profile game releases, November feels like a good time to catch up on your backlog. That's not to say that ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Halloween festival ends in carnival atmosphere

The four-day programme of events came to a close with a parade and riverfront fireworks display.

Super Micro Computer Stock Crashes, Wall Street Concerns Grow

Shares of the Nvidia customer have crashed since its accounting firm, Ernst & Young, resigned.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts

Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.

Beard taxes and other lessons for Rachel Reeves

The chancellor could find new ways to raise money — or she could just broaden the tax base

World - Financial Times - October 18

Reeves looking at sweeping inheritance tax changes in Budget

UK chancellor considers extending ‘seven year rule’ on gift giving to 10 years among other reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Reeves looks to keep ‘stealth tax’ freeze on thresholds

Budget move on individual income could raise £7bn a year towards plugging £40bn fiscal shortfall

Business - Financial Times - October 18

The Papers: Reeves 'will tax businesses' and Hoy's terminal diagnosis

Reeves' Budget plans are in the spotlight for many Sunday papers, while Liam Payne's death continues to draw the attention of several others.

Reeve blasts officiating; title 'stolen' from Lynx

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA title was "stolen" from her team due to what she called "incredibly disappointing" officiating.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Hunt warns that Reeves will ‘trash’ economy with business tax hikes

Shadow chancellor says he rejected Treasury advice to raise employers’ national insurance payments

World - Financial Times - October 22

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

Reeves welcomes IMF's improved UK economic forecast

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

Budget deals struck with all departments, says Reeves

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

UK will not pay out over slavery, says Reeves

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

The Papers: Reeves 'risks hurting pensioners' and shoplifting 'crisis'

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

Rachel Reeves ain’t ‘working people’, says Starmer

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