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Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves
The latest news and top stories on Rachel Reeves, the UK’s current Finance Minister, making history as the first woman to hold the position. An economist by background, she previously worked at the Bank of England and held various shadow ministerial roles, including Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. As Finance Minister, she oversees economic policy, the national budget, and public spending, aiming to foster economic growth through stability, reform, and investment. Her approach, termed "securonomics," emphasises fiscal responsibility and unlocking private sector investment. She is known for her pragmatic stance and commitment to job creation and tax reform.
Britain

UK’s bold defence plans face doubt over funding as security challenges rise

Military chiefs worry the UK will have to scale back its defence ambitions amid concerns about what the country can afford.

Head of UK financial watchdog quits after early leak of Rachel Reeves’ budget

UK’s Reeves unveils tax plan amid embarrassing budget leak

In an unprecedented error, the UK’s financial watchdog apologised for publishing budget forecasts before they were delivered in parliament.

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