Rachel Reeves
Coverage of Rachel Reeves in the Nexus archive.
- Rachel Reeves calls for rival international defence schemes to merge
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes merging rival international defense schemes by consolidating competing funding bodies.
- Student loan promotion in England and Wales amounted to mis-selling, MPs say
MPs in England and Wales allege that government promotions for student loans constituted mis-selling, citing misleading materials like slideshows and videos that omitted key terms. The Treasury select committee also stated ministers have a moral obligation to reverse a recent repayment threshold freeze, which was set to remain at £29,385 until April 2030.
- New career move, Rachel? Reeves serves customers in McDonald's as she braces for Burnham to turf her out of No11
Rachel Reeves is serving customers at McDonald's while anticipating Burnham's potential removal of her from position No11. The article highlights her career move and the uncertainty surrounding her status at No11.
- New defence secretary wins another £1.5bn to boost drone spending
The new defence secretary secured an additional £1.5bn for the UK’s defence investment plan, with significant funding allocated to drones to counter threats from Russia and Iran. This addresses an £18bn funding gap that previously caused the resignation of the former defence secretary.
- Burnham’s rise revives talk of war bonds to fund the UK military
Andy Burnham, Britain’s soon-to-be prime minister, proposes war bonds to fund the UK military, a concept previously dismissed by outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The idea, supported by Burnham’s adviser Andy Haldane and the Liberal Democrats, aims to attract public savings through patriotic appeal and tax incentives, with potential to raise £20 billion for defense.
- Rachel Reeves says Andy Burnham will 'almost certainly' be next Prime Minister - as she defends her spending record and insists military plan will finally be published 'imminently'
Rachel Reeves predicts Andy Burnham will 'almost certainly' become the next Prime Minister. She defends her spending record and states the military plan will be published 'imminently'.
- Rachel Reeves will go down as the Chancellor who destroyed Isas. These are the gory details of her changes - and why they're so damaging: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
Rachel Reeves is described as the Chancellor who destroyed Isas, with the article detailing her damaging changes. The piece is authored by Jeff Prestridge.
- The bloodless coup: How Burnham came out top
Andy Burnham's return to Westminster was managed through months of careful planning, with Louise Haigh playing a key behind-the-scenes role. Donald Trump labeled Burnham 'extremely liberal' in his first public comments on the transition, while Rachel Reeves expressed support for Burnham.
- Reeves backs Burnham to be PM despite reports she may be offered only junior role
Rachel Reeves supports Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister despite reports she may be moved from the role of chancellor. She does not rule out accepting a more junior cabinet position.
- Final humiliation for Rachel Reeves as she backs Andy Burnham for leader… even though he is expected to ignore her desperate pleas to be kept on as Chancellor
Rachel Reeves supports Andy Burnham for leadership despite expectations that Burnham will disregard her requests to retain her position as Chancellor. The situation is described as a 'final humiliation' for Reeves.
- Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy
Andy Burnham moves closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister as potential rival Darren Jones withdraws from the Labour leadership race. Keir Starmer, set to resign, focuses on legacy ahead of his successor’s selection, with Burnham expected to face no immediate challengers.
- Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband
Over 40 progressive economists have written to Unite leader Sharon Graham to reject her claim that Ed Miliband would destroy jobs if he becomes chancellor. The letter comes amid a Labour Party debate about who will succeed Rachel Reeves at the Treasury, with Miliband considered a frontrunner.
- How Starmer went from Labour Party hero to calling it quits within 2 years
Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister in 2026 after his Labour Party faced rebellion and local election losses, attributed to economic struggles and policy missteps. His premiership, which began with a 2024 election victory ending 14 years of Conservative rule, lasted less than two years.
- REVEALED: The inheritance tax loophole that's so generous experts warn Rachel Reeves could close it
The article reveals an inheritance tax loophole described as 'so generous' that experts warn Rachel Reeves could close it. The focus is on potential policy changes related to inheritance taxation.
- ‘Tax break tart’: hospitality tipped to exploit summer VAT cut on children’s meals
The UK government introduced a temporary VAT cut on children's meals, leading some restaurants to create unusual menus to exploit the tax break. The scheme, part of a 'Great British summer savings scheme,' aims to support struggling venues and ease family expenses.
- New Defence Secretary urged not to accept less than £18billion from Rachel Reeves to boost military
The new Defence Secretary is being urged not to accept less than £18 billion from Rachel Reeves to strengthen the military.
- Defence Secretary John Healey pushed for UK to join international investment bank to get much-needed military funds but was blocked by Rachel Reeves
Defence Secretary John Healey advocated for the UK to join an international investment bank to secure military funding, but the effort was blocked by Rachel Reeves. The initiative aimed to address financial needs for military purposes.
- Keir Starmer says he’s staying put after defense secretary’s departure hammers his authority
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces weakened authority after Defense Secretary John Healey resigned over insufficient defense spending. Healey criticized the government's plan to increase military funding to 3.5% of GDP by 2035, arguing it falls short of the 3% target by 2030 needed to address rising security threats. Starmer has maintained a strong international profile on defense and Ukraine support but struggles with internal party dissent.
- Healey showdown raises fresh questions over Starmer-Reeves power dynamic
John Healey's resignation letter criticizes the prime minister for lacking authority to resist the chancellor's demands and failing to secure necessary defense resources. The accusation highlights tensions over the power dynamic between the PM and the chancellor.
- Economy went into reverse in April as Rachel Reeves blames Iran war chaos
The economy experienced a reversal in April, with Rachel Reeves attributing the decline to chaos caused by the Iran war.
- Now Keir Starmer's own 'cost of living tsar' joins calls for pension triple lock to be axed... after Rachel Reeves' favourite think tank demanded scrapping of 'wasteful' policy
Keir Starmer's 'cost of living tsar' has joined calls to eliminate the pension triple lock, following a demand from Rachel Reeves' favored think tank to scrap the policy as 'wasteful'.
- UK’s Reeves to Lower Tax Burden for Wealthy US Expats
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to reduce the tax burden for wealthy US expatriates. The policy aims to adjust taxation for this specific group.
- Rachel Reeves' favourite think tank calls for 'unsustainable' triple lock on state pension to be axed
Rachel Reeves' favored think tank has called for the elimination of the triple lock on state pensions, labeling it as unsustainable.
- How much more tax can we take? Rachel Reeves hints burden will rise AGAIN to fund defence boost - as Labour refuses to cut welfare
Rachel Reeves suggests tax burdens may increase further to fund a defense boost, while Labour maintains its stance against welfare cuts.
- 'Hospitality is in survival mode': Labour tax rises and Iran war chaos have left industry on the brink as hotelier claims it 'feels like I'm working for Rachel Reeves'
The hospitality industry is struggling due to Labour tax increases and Iran war chaos, with a hotelier stating it feels like working for Rachel Reeves.
- Deluded! Rachel Reeves brags she will make Britain 'the most attractive place in Europe to invest in defence'...as she waters down spending
Rachel Reeves claims Britain will become the most attractive place in Europe for defense investment, while the article suggests she is reducing spending. The title labels this assertion as delusional.
- Labour will FINALLY publish long-delayed defence plan next week - amid claims Rachel Reeves has 'slashed £3billion' from vital package
Labour will publish a long-delayed defence plan next week. The party faces claims that Rachel Reeves has cut £3billion from the defence package.
- Rachel Reeves is about to make the same mistake as Blair and Brown. It'll hammer YOU as a taxpayer, and increase debt... and all to fund uncontrolled suburban sprawl: PROFESSOR STEPHEN SMITH
Professor Stephen Smith warns that Rachel Reeves is poised to repeat errors made by Blair and Brown, leading to increased taxpayer burdens and debt to fund uncontrolled suburban sprawl.
- Treasury watchdog says impact of Rachel Reeves' huge 'jobs tax' in first Budget was even worse than expected
The Treasury watchdog reported that the impact of Rachel Reeves' 'jobs tax' introduced in her first Budget was more severe than anticipated. The policy's effects were described as worse than initial projections.
- Rachel Reeves' Budget headroom likely to be slashed as oil inventories hit 'critical levels'
Rachel Reeves' budget headroom is likely to be reduced as oil inventories reach critical levels. The situation highlights potential constraints on fiscal policy due to energy supply challenges.
- Rachel Reeves's salary sacrifice raid to leave almost three million workers poorer in retirement, figures reveal
Rachel Reeves's salary sacrifice policy is projected to affect nearly three million workers, resulting in reduced retirement savings, according to new figures. The policy is described as leaving workers 'poorer in retirement.'
- Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile tax on electric cars will create unfair 'postcode penalty'
Rachel Reeves has proposed a pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles, which is claimed to result in an unfair 'postcode penalty'. The policy aims to address road usage but may disproportionately affect certain areas.
- Enfield council withdraws from government’s new towns programme
Enfield council in north London has withdrawn from the government’s new towns programme, a move by the new Tory-led administration that undermines Labour’s flagship housebuilding scheme. The decision could test Rachel Reeves’s planning reforms aimed at reducing judicial reviews against infrastructure projects.
- Rachel Reeves' list of 'everyday essentials' that will benefit from tariff cuts to lower cost of living includes avocados, quinoa and oatmilk
Rachel Reeves announced tariff cuts on everyday essentials including avocados, quinoa, and oatmilk to reduce the cost of living. The policy aims to lower prices for consumers by targeting specific food items.
- Rachel Reeves planning quicker and steeper 'stealth' raid on drivers in New Year, figures suggest, sparking accusations last week's fuel duty relief U-turn just 'a con'
UK Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is accused of planning a quicker and steeper tax increase on drivers in the New Year, with critics claiming last week's reversal of fuel duty relief was a deceptive move. The alleged 'stealth' tax has drawn accusations of political manipulation.
- Tuesday briefing: With unease at home spreading, what next for Russia’s isolated leader?
Vladimir Putin's approval is declining as Russia's economy struggles and discontent spreads, with the ongoing Ukraine war and scaled-down military parades highlighting his challenges. The article also covers US-Iran tensions, UK political shifts under Rachel Reeves, and a corruption case involving Peter Murrell in Scotland.
- Rachel Reeves tells ministers to ‘buy British’ in four key industries
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has instructed cabinet ministers to prioritize British companies in government contracts for ships, steel, energy, and AI, expressing frustration over current practices that send business abroad. A letter obtained by the Guardian reveals her disappointment with the lack of domestic procurement in these sectors.
- Rachel Reeves tells ministers to ‘buy British’ in four key industries
Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, has instructed ministers to prioritize British companies for government contracts in four key industries—ships, steel, energy, and AI. She expressed disappointment over current practices of awarding contracts to foreign firms, emphasizing 'buy British' procurement policies.
- Financial reforms set to give £1.6bn boost to City of London
Financial reforms are expected to provide a £1.6bn boost to the City of London, with the government highlighting its role as a key driver of economic growth. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has publicly championed the district's importance to the economy.
- Nationwide pressed to address ‘emerging governance issues’ as AGM looms
Labour MP Navendu Mishra has written to Nationwide's chair Kevin Parry, urging the building society to address governance concerns including overuse of quick votes and lack of member representation on boards. A similar letter was sent to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.