What to expect from Rachel Reeves’s (brief) spring statement - short news
Talk of tough choices ahead, an increase in debt financing, and more initiatives to promote growth
The spring statement offers an opportunity for Rachel Reeves to talk about progress since last October’s budget, the government’s growth agenda and how it is attempting to raise living standards. However, the chancellor’s message is likely to be defensive after being blown off course in recent months.
Last year she promised “no return to austerity”. But after stalled tax..
source: The Guardian - 25.03.2025