Rachel Reeves, Labour

Budget 2024: Rachel Reeves would hit pensions of millions with NI raid on employers, warns Lord Blunkett
The Labour peer made the last minute intervention, just days before the October 30 Budget, on increasing National Insurance on pension contributions by companies
Biggest tax hike of Labour Budget revealed - Rachel Reeves to launch fresh £20bn raid
Rachel Reeves is expected to argue the tax increase is necessary due to the economic challenges inherited from the previous Government.
Budget 2024: What are Labour's fiscal rules and how is Rachel Reeves changing them to raise more money?
The chancellor will be making her first budget speech this autumn after warning the Conservatives left her government with a £22bn black hole.
What households should expect from Rachel Reeves' budget
Reeves told ministers that filling the "£22bn black hole inheritance from the previous government" would only be enough "to keep public services standing still". The chancellor is drawing up plans to find £40bn to avoid real-terms cuts to departments, as first reported in the Financial Times.
Rachel Reeves slammed by Labour grandee over Budget plans for retirees
Rachel Reeves's pensions tax raid risks leaving millions of retirees with less money and lower living standards, Lord Blunkett has warned. The former work and pensions secretary said he would “advise strongly against” the Chancellor imposing National Insurance on employers' pension contributions.
Rachel Reeves's pensions tax raid risks 'eroding living standards'
Lord Blunkett, who served under Sir Tony Blair, warned the Chancellor he would 'advise strongly against' imposing national insurance on employers' pension contributions.
Labour grandee Lord Blunkett warns Chancellor on tax raid on pensions
Labour grandee Lord Blunkett has warned Rachel Reeves not to raise National Insurance (NI) on pension contributions as it could mean people have less money in retirement. He branded the move, which would raise billions of pounds for the Treasury,
£500m Budget cash will pay for 5,000 affordable homes, Reeves announces
A £500 million Budget cash injection will pay for 5,000 affordable houses to be built, Rachel Reeves has announced ...
Rachel Reeves admits some working people face tax rises at Budget
Rachel Reeves has admitted that some working people will face tax rises at her maiden Budget next week, committing only to ...
Rachel Reeves seeks to reassure business ahead of Budget tax rises
Official describes planned increases as a ‘one and done’ hit with chancellor wanting to offer clarity for rest of Labour term ...
How Brits Are 'Bracing Themselves' For The Budget As Rachel Reeves Looks To Raise £40 Billion
In a blow for the chancellor, a new poll shows voters would prioritise lower taxes over investment in public services.
Rachel Reeves to slash discount for ‘right to buy’ council homes in Budget
Rachel Reeves is to slash the 'right to buy' discount given to those purchasing their council house in next week’s Budget.
Budget 2024: Huge row erupts over Rachel Reeves 'raising mortgage rates' by borrowing billions
She is expected to increase National Insurance on employers possibly on their pension contributions, despite a warning by former Labour Cabinet minister Lord Blunkett against the move, to raise ...
Rural drivers would suffer a ‘hammer blow’ if Rachel Reeves hikes fuel duty in the Budget
RURAL drivers would suffer a “hammer blow” if Rachel Reeves hikes fuel duty in the Budget, campaigners have warned. Research ...
Reeves to Embrace Tory Legacy by Creating More UK Freeports
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will approve five new freeports across the UK in her budget next week, embracing a ...