Politics

Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to announce further welfare cuts in spring statement

Rachel Reeves will unveil further welfare cuts in her spring statement after being told the reforms announced last week will save less than planned, Sky News understands.
Spring statement: Rachel Reeves can make decisions on spending cuts without too much fallout for now - but worse could be yet to come

Rachel Reeves will keep her remarks short when she delivers the spring statement on Wednesday.
UK's fiscal position as tight as ever but expect a different focus from Rachel Reeves at the spring statement

Remember "securonomics"? It was the buzzword Rachel Reeves gave to her economic philosophy back before the election.
Laurence Fox charged with sexual offence

Laurence Fox has been charged with a sexual offence, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.
Jeremy Corbyn brands benefit cuts a 'disgrace' and says many Labour MPs are 'upset'

Jeremy Corbyn has said Sir Keir Starmer's benefit cuts are a "disgrace" and demanded the government "think again".

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