Reporter Reads - Why Rachel Reeves needs to act now to reboot economy - BBC Sounds

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Rachel Reeves admits economy is ‘stuck’ as she confirms business rates overhaul

Rachel Reeves admits economy is ‘stuck’ as she confirms business rates overhaul - British Retail Consortium said the business rates system is ‘outdated, overly complex and economically damaging’ ... Read More

Has Rachel Reeves crashed the economy?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is not having the easiest time reining in the economy. Last week saw markets turn against Labour's economic strategy - with the cost of government borrowing surging and the ... Read More

Rachel Reeves facing 'genuine risk' of fiscal crisis as looming threat revealed

The UK is facing a "genuine risk" of fiscal crisis without immediate action, a senior economist has warned. The country needs a "complete economic overhaul", according to the Centre for Policy Studies ... Read More

Who Is Rachel Reeves, the Woman Taking the Helm of Britain’s Economy?

As the newly named chancellor of the Exchequer, she is taking on the tough job of boosting Britain’s productivity growth and of reviving struggling public services. By Eshe Nelson Reporting from ... Read More

Rachel Reeves sparks BBC Breakfast outrage after humiliating latest blow 'Get her out!'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has come under fire from BBC Breakfast viewers after she appeared on the show to discuss the growth in the economy. UK GDP figures showed growth of just 0.3% in the second ... Read More

Rachel Reeves is besieged on all sides and needs a dramatic intervention to save UK economy

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ... Read More

Rachel Reeves’ ‘staggering’ economic chaos leaves Bank of England with ‘serious conundrum'

09:43, Thu, Jul 17, 2025 Updated: 09:46, Thu, Jul 17, 2025 Rachel Reeves' economic strategy is backfiring and leaving the Bank of England in an impossible position, financial experts have warned, ... Read More

UK economy slows less than expected giving some help to Reeves

LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Britain's economy slowed less than expected between April and June after a strong start to the year, despite the shock of U.S. trade tariffs and a weaker jobs market, ... Read More

Rachel Reeves warned she MUST raise taxes - how you could be affected

Rachel Reeves has been given a stark warning by economists that she must raise taxes to tackle a £40billion black hole. The Chancellor has been told a "moderate but sustained" increase is needed to ... Read More