Investor concerns grow as UK borrowing costs increase due to Rachel Reeves’ spending proposals

Investor concerns grow as UK borrowing costs increase due to Rachel Reeves’ spending proposals

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK borrowing costs rose on Wednesday, reversing an initially positive reaction to the Labour government’s Budget, as investors were surprised by the level of additional borrowing needed to fund Rachel Reeves’ plans. The 10-year gilt … Read more

£40 billion tax hike announced by Rachel Reeves in UK Budget

£40 billion tax hike announced by Rachel Reeves in UK Budget

The UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £40bn tax hike, the largest in a generation, with businesses taking the brunt of a Budget aimed at fixing Britain’s “broken” public finances and services. Extra borrowing averaging £28bn per year over the parliament has unsettled investors, pushing government borrowing costs to a five-month high. The decision … Read more

Speaker criticizes Rachel Reeves for not informing MPs about important budget announcement

Speaker criticizes Rachel Reeves for not informing MPs about important budget announcement

The Speaker of the Commons criticized Rachel Reeves for failing to inform MPs of a crucial announcement prior to the budget. Sir Lindsay Hoyle deemed it “completely unacceptable” that the chancellor revealed her plan to alter the government’s fiscal rules to the media before parliament – as stipulated in the ministerial code. Last week, Ms … Read more

Rachel Reeves aims to reassure businesses prior to Budget tax increases

Rachel Reeves aims to reassure businesses prior to Budget tax increases

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is planning to ease concerns within the business sector regarding the significant tax increases set to be announced in the upcoming Budget. Reeves and her allies are emphasizing that these … Read more

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Rewritten title: Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce leaves South Africans in disbelief.

Rules to follow: Refrain from echoing my words. Avoid repeating the sent message. Only offer rewritten text.Rewritten title: Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce leaves South Africans in disbelief.

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have announced their divorce after over a decade together, leaving their fans devastated. The couple frequently displayed their affection for each other and their family on social media, gaining admiration from many South Africans who viewed them as a prominent couple in the country. The … Read more

Heartbreak in South Africa as Siya and Rachel Kolisi announce divorce

Heartbreak in South Africa as Siya and Rachel Kolisi announce divorce

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have announced their divorce after more than a decade together, leaving their fans heartbroken. The two frequently shared their love for each other and their family on social media, and were admired by many South Africans, who viewed them as one of the country’s power … Read more