UK borrowing unexpectedly jumps, piling pressure on Rachel Reeves

found 2025 › Jan › 22 (Wed) @ 07:44 UTC

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Increase to £17.8bn is well above City forecasts and is highest December figure for four years

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The cost of UK government borrowing unexpectedly jumped to £17.8bn last mon…

UK borrows more than expected in December

found 2025 › Jan › 22 (Wed) @ 07:44 UTC

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Government borrowing hits £17.8bn as chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to turn around the economy

Four ways Rachel Reeves and her new sidekick plan to scalp YOUR pension: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

found 2025 › Jan › 22 (Wed) @ 07:44 UTC

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Pensions minister Torsten Bell (pictured), who has just arrived at the Treasury, has previously questioned the sustainability of the triple lock.

Labour braced for Cabinet split over plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport - as Chancellor is set to back expansion as part of a bid to combat flatlining growth

found 2025 › Jan › 22 (Wed) @ 07:44 UTC

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While Rachel Reeves is yet to confirm that permission for the runway will be granted, she is expected to do so in a speech later this month.

Embattled Rachel Reeves jets off to World Economic Forum in Davos - despite fresh alarm over faltering UK economy and warnings from investors of 'debt death spiral'

found 2025 › Jan › 22 (Wed) @ 07:44 UTC

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Ms Reeves headed for the Swiss mountain resort for the annual gathering of the World Economic Forum as it was claimed that the UK was also heading for a 'debt death spiral'.

Rachel Reeves is set to back a third runway at Heathrow Airport as part of a bid to combat flatlining growth - but Gatwick and Luton upgrades are also in her sights

found 2025 › Jan › 21 (Tue) @ 07:44 UTC

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering announcing the move in a speech later this month on her plans for boosting growth.

David Beckham urges World Economic Forum to fight for girls’ rights – business live

found 2025 › Jan › 20 (Mon) @ 18:49 UTC

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Former footballer collects Crystal Award for work on children’s rights, as World Economic Forum begins in Davos

The UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will travel to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeti…

Bitcoin hits record high and pound rises ahead of Trump’s inauguration – business live

found 2025 › Jan › 20 (Mon) @ 15:17 UTC

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The UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will travel to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos …

Labour own goal? David Beckham set to star at elite Davos gathering - but Chancellor Rachel Reeves doesn't have a speaking slot on the main agenda

found 2025 › Jan › 20 (Mon) @ 15:17 UTC

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is pledging to 'showcase the UK's investment offer, including its talented people and stable economy' at the annual gathering in Davos.

Embattled Rachel Reeves heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos to WOO the rich - as damning report reveals Brits are spooked by tax hikes at home

found 2025 › Jan › 20 (Mon) @ 06:45 UTC

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The Chancellor will attend the World Economic Forum at the Swiss mountain resort to try to woo investors and chief executives to pour money into the UK.