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Reeves shrugs off calls for resignation as she promises UK growth plan
Chancellor has faced increasing criticism over her handling of the economyFinancial Times - 13h -
Labour intensifies push for growth to avoid ‘disastrous’ tax rises
Punishing week on bond markets ends with UK government borrowing costs significantly higherFinancial Times - 4d -
Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
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The Papers: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'
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Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
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UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
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Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister
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