Reeves to unveil more welfare cuts in spring statement, defence secretary signals

A cabinet minister has appeared to confirm reports that further cuts to welfare spending are in the pipeline after the budget watchdog ruled previously-announced measures will not save the £5 billion a year expected by 2030. According to multiple reports on Wednesday morning, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) found that the measures would only […]

The spring statement will pit Rachel Reeves against her party

Rachel Reeves spent Sunday morning touring the broadcast studios as she attempted the traditional pitch roll for this week’s spring statement. The chancellor had a headline in mind, and her confirmation that she will seek a 15 per cent reduction in administrative costs across Whitehall, amounting to about £2 billion a year, receives comprehensive coverage […]