Rachel Reeves heads into 2026 confident in the economy – and Starmer’s leadership

Rachel Reeves heads into 2026 confident in the economy – and Starmer’s leadership

The Bank of England’s move today to lower interest rates was welcomed by Rachel Reeves.

Rachel Reeves: I have returned stability to the British economy

The latest cut to interest rates reflects the choices this government has made to restore economic stability, says Rachel Reeves The latest interest rate cut is another sign that we have returned stability to the British economy. The Bank has now reduced rates from four per cent to 3.75 cent, the sixth cut since the election and the fastest pace of reductions in 17 years. Inflation has fallen from 3.6 percentage points to 3.2 percentage points, …