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Five takeaways from Rachel Reeves' Spending ReviewThe 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 rowTalking 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 StatementThe 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 dealThe 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
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Will Rachel Reeves have to raise taxes again?Today's Big Question Rising gilt yields and higher debt interest sound warning that Chancellor may miss her Budget borrowing targets
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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London Stock Exchange's mass exodusThe Explainer The UK's stock market is shrinking at its fastest rate since 2010 with companies flocking to US and Europe
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Why is Labour struggling to grow the economyToday's Big Question Britain's economy neared stagnation in the third quarter of the year
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Will the Budget kill off entrepreneurship?The Explainer James Dyson warns that fiscal changes could harm small businesses
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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