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Reeves pushes for closer trade ties with EU in Brussels talks

The Chancellor said economic growth was not a ‘zero-sum game’ and could benefit both the UK and EU.

Evening Standard

Reeves urged to reverse Brexit damage in crunch Brussels talks

In an attempt to reset the dynamic with the EU, the chancellor is expected to acknowledge Britain and Europe’s fractious relationship in recent years

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves warns of greater trade barriers with EU unless relationship improves – as it happened

UK chancellor wants to reset ties with EU; oil and gold prices climb after fall of Assad

The Guardian - UK

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Reeves to pledge closer EU ties in pivot from post-Brexit ‘division and chaos’

First speech by UK chancellor to eurozone finance ministers since 2020 will promise ‘business-like’ approach to relations

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves banks on fixing Brexit to achieve pledged economic growth

Rachel Reeves will be the first chancellor since Brexit to join a meeting of European finance ministers

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves wants EU relations 'reset' to drive economic growth

Rachel Reeves will be the first Chancellor to attend the Eurogroup meeting of EU finance ministers since Brexit

Evening Standard

Reeves aims for ‘businesslike’ relationship with EU in finance chiefs meeting

Rachel Reeves will be the first Chancellor to attend the Eurogroup meeting of EU finance ministers since Brexit.

The Independent UK

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Scottish council warns services at risk over Labour's £30m tax bombshell

SCOTLAND’S biggest city faces a £30 million bombshell which puts services at risk because of Labour’s tax hikes, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

What determines whether a PM will sink or swim? Look to their chancellor

In such a crucial double act, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves must be on the same page over the EU

The Guardian - UK

One million elderly people skipping meals amid winter fuel benefit crisis

The row over Labour’s cuts to pensioners’ energy payments is about to flare up again after damning new research

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Jeremy Hunt is fighting for his place in history – and the Tories’ future may depend on it

COMMENT: The former chancellor says Rachel Reeves’s budget ‘black hole’ is fiction. John Rentoul examines whether voters will listen

The Independent UK

Shoppers urged to support smaller businesses

Small Business Saturday could provide a ‘lifeline’ for smaller companies, say campaigners.

Evening Standard

‘I feel I’ve upset a few people over the years’: actor Brian Cox on overrated co-stars, charmless politicians and the joy of smoking weed

He’s famed for grumpy roles and outspoken views, but don’t be fooled – the Succession star is a pussycat at heart. He talks about growing up in poverty, falling in love with his wife – and out of love with Labour

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – December 7

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.

Evening Standard

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Rachel Reeves tells small business owner: ‘We are trying to help’

The Chancellor toured the Leeds Corn Exchange ahead of Small Business Saturday.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves to meet with EU counterparts over Ukraine support

The bloc faces pressure to bolster defence ahead of a second Trump presidency

The Guardian - UK

We cannot afford for Starmer’s government to fail. Because Farage is lying in wait

It is not enough for the Labour leader’s ‘milestones’ to be achieved. Voters must feel the improvement in their daily lives, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Independent UK

Starmer fails to rule out new tax rises – despite Reeves’ claim there wouldn’t be another hike

Concerns are growing over the possibility of another tax raid in the spring

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Evening Standard

£2 bus fare cap hike puts rural routes at risk, MP warns

The current £2 cap was due to expire at the end of 2024.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer’s big idea? Put more police back on the beat

PM refreshes pre-election pledge of safer streets as key part of ‘plan for change’ – as business group casts doubt on Labour’s mission to grow the economy

The Independent UK

Labour MP becomes first to attack party’s inheritance tax raid on farms

Markus Campbell-Savours, the Labour MP for Penrith and Solway, said he would rebel against Rachel Reeves’ Budget measure to extend inheritance tax

The Independent UK

PMQs live: Starmer urges women to report inappropriate behaviour amid Gregg Wallace questions

Comes as influential report warns UK interest rates will fall by less than expected over next two years after autumn Budget

The Independent UK

UK interest rates ‘to fall more slowly’ after tax rises and spending hikes in Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Influential Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development also warns ‘risks and uncertainties high’ for global economy

Evening Standard

UK interest rates to fall more slowly than expected after Budget – OECD

The global economics body also increased its GDP forecast for next year on the back of higher public spending from the Budget.

The Independent UK

MPs support national insurance hike for employers amid ‘jobs tax’ warning

The Bill seeks to make changes to employers’ contributions from April 6 2025.

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