Read more at The Guardian.
Reeves could change fiscal rules to allow more capital spending, say sources
Chancellor tells conference she will ‘look at the value and benefits of investment and not just the costs’
Rachel Reeves is considering changing how the government’s fiscal rules are calculated to allow billions of pounds more in capital spending, according to government sources.
The chancellor told the Labour conference on Monday she believed the Treasury undervalued public investment and wanted to change the way public spending is seen at the top of government.
Continue reading...Date: |
Topics
-
The Guardian - World
Renewed ‘austerity drive’ will make racism worse, says Diane Abbott – Labour conference live
Labour delegates expected to vote on motion opposing winter fuel payment cuts tomorrow. Starmer vows to protect public services from fresh austerity Labour heads to conference in a spin ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Reeves paves way for capital spending increase
Speech at Labour party conference fuels debate over future of chancellor’s borrowing rules6 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Cutting winter fuel payments ‘right decision’, says Reeves, as No 10 says no change to council tax discount for single people – Labour conference live
Chancellor says £22bn gap in current spending budget and state pension rise meant she had to make decision on means-testing fuel payments. In interview this morning Rachel Reeves , the chancellor, ...3 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NHL Announces Rule Changes for 2024-25 Season
The NHL recently announced changes to five rules, which will go into effect for the upcoming 2024-25 season.3 days ago - NHL -
Financial Times - World
Fee rule changes to boost UK investment trusts
Exemption from cost disclosures to make the products more attractive to both institutions and customers3 days ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Georgia State Election Board votes to change rules
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Reeves to rule out return to austerity after gloomy rhetoric draws criticism
Chancellor has warned of tax rises in October Budget but will adopt a positive tone in Monday’s conference speech10 hours ago
More from The Guardian
-
The Guardian - World
Death toll from Israeli strikes rises to 356, Lebanon says, as fears of escalation grow – Middle East crisis live
Lebanese health ministry says more than 1,245 people injured; Israel says military moving into next stage of targeting Hezbollah combat structure. Israeli strikes leave hundreds dead in heaviest ...23 minutes ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Earth may have breached seven of nine planetary boundaries, health check shows
Ocean acidification close to critical threshold, say scientists, posing threat to marine ecosystems and global liveability. Industrial civilisation is close to breaching a seventh planetary ...2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump accuses justice department of ‘downplaying’ second assassination attempt as suspect to remain in jail without bond – live
Trump launches partisan attack on justice department and FBI; Ryan Routh was arrested in Florida after being found with a weapon outside a Trump golf course. Trump golf club suspect left note ...26 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
I too may have been assaulted, says ex-partner of Dominique Pelicot co-defendant
Witness says former companion accused of attempted rape of Gisèle Pelicot was repeatedly unfaithful . The former partner of a co-defendant in a mass rape trial that has sparked horror and protests ...2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Germany’s SDP mulls deal with hard left in Brandenburg after far-right defeat
Surprise win for chancellor’s centre-left party is tempered by need to deal with BSW to form state government. The relief felt by Germany’s Social Democrats at having narrowly won a regional ...3 hours ago