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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

New headache for Rachel Reeves as OBR expected to downgrade productivity forecast

A significant OBR downgrade to productivity would shrink growth, forcing tax rises or spending cuts of about 20bn to meet fiscal rules and preserve 10bn headroom.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I'm not running for Labour deputy leader. I want the freedom to fight for an economic reset | Louise Haigh

Britain needs an economic reset free from short-term fiscal rules to enable transformational public investment, stronger workers' rights, and decisive climate action.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK politics live: Gordon Brown calls for extra defence spending to be exempt from fiscal rules

Current UK politicians show minimal engagement compared to former leaders who actively influence public policy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Reeves's spending review was big on the long term but light on the everyday

Reeves's speech focuses on regional investment to tackle weak productivity and improve economic growth.
Her plans emphasize fiscal rule changes that free up significant funds for capital investment.
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