Rachel Reeves
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Keir today, gone tomorrow: is welfare U-turn beginning of the end for Starmer?
Being 'forced to retreat' this early in his reign is 'simply unprecedented' and shows his government is now 'in trouble', say commentators
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is Rachel Reeves going soft on non-doms?
Today's Big Question Chancellor is reportedly considering reversing controversial 40% inheritance tax on global assets of non-doms, after allegations of 'exodus' of rich people
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will the UK get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer is 'walking a tightrope' in helping Israel limit Tehran's nuclear capabilities without being seen to do so
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Sizewell C and Britain's nuclear renaissance
In the Spotlight Is 'the most announced nuclear power station in history' finally about to get off the ground?
By The Week UK Published
In the Spotlight -
Five takeaways from Rachel Reeves' Spending Review
The Explainer The winners and losers as the government sets its budgets for the next four years
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Does the OBR have too much power?
Today's Big Question Independent forecaster was a 'once-gentle advisory organisation'. Has it now become the Treasury's 'puppet-master'?
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Rachel Reeves' spring statement: can things only get worse?
Today's Big Question Chancellor forced to announce further £500 million cuts to benefits and welfare after OBR rejected Treasury estimates of savings and halved growth forecast
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The Rachel Reeves–Sabrina Carpenter freebies row
Talking Point Chancellor under fire for accepting gifted tickets to the 'Espresso' star's sell-out concert at the O2, amid planned government spending cuts
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Are we on the brink of a recession?
Today's Big Question Britain's shrinking economy is likely to upend Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement spending plans
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Welfare reform: are more cuts the answer?
Talking Point Disability benefits are at risk of cuts as the government hunts for funding
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What to expect from the Spring Statement
The Explainer Will Chancellor Rachel Reeves stick to her fiscal rules?
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Cash Isas: to scrap, or not to scrap?
Talking Point Targeting tax-free savings could prove the blunder that ends the chancellor's political career
By The Week UK Published
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Why Britain failed to close £450m AstraZeneca deal
The Explainer Doomed agreement is a 'blow' to Rachel Reeves' growth agenda
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Airport expansion: is Labour choosing growth over the environment?
Today's Big Question Government indicates support for third Heathrow runway and expansion of Gatwick and Luton, despite climate concerns
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
Today's Big Question