UK’s Reeves Sets Out Spending Plans to Match the Priorities of ‘Working People’

UK’s Reeves sets out spending plans to match the priorities of ‘working people’

British government under pressure to boost growth and poll ratings as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK gains ground

UK economy shrinks, Reeves outlines spending plans

The UK economy contracted by 0.3% month-on-month in April, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. Subdued services output and weaker production helped drive the fall, which came after a series of surprisingly strong performances to start the year. Slightly awkward timing, as it was just yesterday that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a 3% boost to the NHS budget and £39bn for affordable homes over the next decade. These pla…

Reeves to say spending review will reflect ‘priorities of working people’ - Rother Radio

Rachel Reeves will unveil her spending review on Wednesday, arguing that her priorities are “the priorities of working people”. The Chancellor is expected to focus on “Britain’s renewal” as she sets out her spending plans for the coming years, with big increases for the NHS, defence and schools. Arguing that the Government is “renewing Britain”, she will acknowledge that “too many people in too many parts of the country are yet to feel it”. She …