Modest UK growth reprieve leaves Reeves on defensive ahead of Spring Statement
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Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024
The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.BBC News - 10h -
UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations
The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, after recording zero growth in the previous three months.CNBC - 11h -
How boxed in is Rachel Reeves by UK’s fiscal outlook?
Chancellor faces increasingly onerous task to fulfil pledge on fiscal rules as forecasts worsenFinancial Times - 12h -
Two key steps the UK could take on fiscal pressures and growth
Government should consider handing over inflation target to BoE and issue more index-linked giltsFinancial Times - 16h -
Treasury fears UK watchdog will give it little credit for pro-growth reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is braced for a steep downgrade by the Office for Budget Responsibility to its forecasts for outputFinancial Times - 1d -
Romania's Iohannis steps down, leaving caretaker president in charge until election rerun in spring
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UK banks to lobby Reeves on hiring top foreign talent
Chancellor’s meeting with financial services groups expected to focus on visas, regulation and taxFinancial Times - 1d -
Reeves faces cutting spending or raising taxes as UK growth disappoints
Chancellor’s fiscal headroom has been wiped out, according to preliminary forecasts by watchdogFinancial Times - 1d -
Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth
It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash accountFinancial Times - 3d
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