Ms Reeves is facing allegations by a whistleblower that she was investigated over her use of company money while working at Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS).
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is hoping the sun will shine on a 66-mile strip between Britain's top two universities which she believes will boost the UK economy.
The Chancellor was reported by the BBC to have been subject to an internal investigation into expenses while working at Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS).
The Chancellor and two other senior managers are said to have been subject to an internal audit after whistleblowers alleged they were using the system to 'fund a lifestyle'.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned by official forecasters that she is on course to break her own 'fiddled' Budget rules - paving the way for spending cuts.