Rachel Reeves flew out on Friday after ignoring calls from opposition parties to cancel the long-planned trip because of economic turmoil at home. The past week has seen a drop in the pound and an ...

“Rachel Reeves came into government promising a growth miracle, economic security and stability in the public finances. Six months in and her project is close to being in tatters.” That’s ...

The recent surge in the cost of UK government borrowing has undoubtedly added to the pressure on Rachel Reeves. But has it also helped to vindicate Liz Truss? To be fair to the current Chancellor, ...

The Chancellor will be in China this weekend. After that, Rachel Reeves will be in Davos, lecturing the global elite about how “stability” has made the UK a great place to invest. She seems, perhaps ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of "losing the plot" by a fellow Cabinet minister after she demanded colleagues come up with ideas to help reverse this week’s economic turmoil.

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A Cabinet Minister has defended Rachel Reeves for going ahead with a visit to China instead of staying at home to tackle fears of an economic crisis. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the ...

Be careful what you wish for. Rachel Reeves spent three years as shadow chancellor planning for the day when she would finally become the first female resident of 11 Downing Street. Businesses ...

Rachel Reeves was accused of having “fled to China” rather than explain how she will help the UK’s “flatlining” economy after borrowing costs hit a 27-year high. Shadow chancellor Mel ...

The chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to cancel a controversial trip to China as the UK economy faces another tumultuous day on the markets. Shadow home secretary Chris Philp blamed ...

Rachel Reeves was accused of having “fled to China” rather than explain how she will help the UK’s “flatlining” economy after borrowing costs hit a 27-year high. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride, joined ...

Sam Coates and Jack Blanchard talk about the trip to China being undertaken by the chancellor. Haaland’s record-breaking deal is a coup but what happens if City are relegated? What time should I ...