The Latest Breaking News from Rachel Reeves

Chancellor expected to unveil new building projects and revise planning rules to stimulate UK economy

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Rachel Reeves’s return to the growth agenda is a welcome shift in the UK’s economic strategy but it will only be credible if it produces timely results

Chancellor tells Sky News social media companies have a moral duty to take down violent and harmful content as she says lessons need to be learned.

The Chancellor indicated the Government would consider the prospect of signing up to the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM).

The Chancellor said decisions would be subject to ‘full collective ministerial responsibility’.

Chancellor says runway would mean fewer planes circling London, and points to moves towards sustainable flying

Chancellor all but confirmed backing for third runway at Heathrow despite previous opposition from Cabinet colleagues

Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoided directly answering questions on the potential expansion of Heathrow, despite growing speculation she will support a third runway. This comes amid opposition from Cabinet colleague Ed Miliband and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has warned the government could face legal action if plans for the runway…

Watch as ChancellorRachel Reeves is asked whether she underestimated the number of wealthy individuals who ‘might pack up’ because of Labours stance on non-dom status’s, after the chancellor announced plans to amend her proposal. The changes will allow for a more generous phase-out of tax benefits, Reeves revealed.