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What will be in Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement?
The chancellor’s ship is set to stay afloat despite choppy waters next week, but bigger threats lurk beyondFinancial Times - 5d -
What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to Rachel Reeves
ONS data showing 0.1% fall in GDP in January comes less than two weeks before chancellor’s spring statement. Analysis: Shrinking economy an unhelpful backdrop for Reeves’s growth push The UK ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Reeves confirms 15% cut to Civil Service running costs
Savings will be from back office and administrative roles rather than front-line services, chancellor tells the BBC.BBC News - 2d -
Government borrowing higher than expected as pressure builds on Reeves
The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.BBC News - 4d -
UK services growth offers respite for Reeves ahead of Spring Statement
Private sector output expands more than expected in March and at its fastest pace in six monthsFinancial Times - 1d -
UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January
Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring StatementFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
OECD cuts UK growth forecasts as Reeves grapples with weak economy
Downgrade comes ahead of Spring Statement, when official forecasts are expected to show much weaker GDP outlookFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
The Big Rachel Reeves Weekend
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