Tesco is trialling shorter opening hours at some Express stores, closing at 10pm rather than 11pm, after being hammered by a £235million rise in staff costs from Rachel Reeves’s devastating …
Rachel Reeves
News, speeches, and political commentary on Rachel Reeves — including her role as Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, economic plans, interviews, and party conference updates.
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Economy
Rachel Reeves Could Axe 50,000 Civil Service Jobs in Spending Review Squeeze
by Tara WhitmanChancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to slash up to 50,000 civil service jobs as part of a major Whitehall shake-up aimed at shrinking the size of the state, according to …
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Economy
Pension Tax Shock: 1.3 Million Hit With Surprise Bills as Reeves Keeps Controversial Threshold Freeze
by Darren SmithMore than 1.3 million pensioners have been landed with unexpected tax bills in a record-breaking year for HMRC’s “simple assessments” – with experts warning millions more are “sleepwalking” into the …
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Politics
Angela Rayner Shuts Down Labour Leadership Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty to Starmer
by Darren SmithAngela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, has made headlines for shutting down growing rumors that she is positioning herself as a future Labour …
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Politics
Nigel Farage Slams PM as Reform UK Pledges to Reinstate Winter Fuel Payments
by Darren SmithNigel Farage has once again shaken up the UK political landscape. This time, he’s zeroed in on a deeply sensitive issue affecting millions: the winter fuel payments for pensioners. As …
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News
Labour Faces Civil Service Strike Threat as PCS Union Demands £18 Minimum Wage, 10% Pay Rise, and Shorter Working Week
by Darren SmithThe Labour government is facing mounting pressure from within the public sector as the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union warns of possible industrial action across Whitehall. Delegates at the …
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure and scrutiny after refusing to rule out new tax increases later this year. This revelation, made during a fiery session of Prime …
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Economy
Labour’s Secret Tax Hike Plans: Rayner Pushes Wealth Raids as Party Faces Internal Uproar
by Darren SmithA Leaked Memo That Rocked Westminster In a political storm that’s fast gaining momentum, a leaked memo has pulled back the curtain on what appears to be Labour’s secret tax …
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Economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Signals Openness to Reforming UK Bank Ring-Fencing Regulations
by Darren SmithChancellor Rachel Reeves has recently indicated a willingness to consider reforms to the UK’s bank ring-fencing regulations, a significant shift that could reshape the country’s financial landscape. This openness comes …
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Travel
Keir Starmer Slammed for ‘Hypocrisy’ Over £102K Private Flight Bill After Criticizing Tories
by Darren SmithSir Keir Starmer is facing a political firestorm after it was revealed he spent £102,000 on domestic flights during his first 10 months as Prime Minister. The expense—almost triple the …