EXPLAINED: 20 | Vintage Vibes

Reeves rightly fears the bond market, but she can afford to ditch one unhelpful rule

The chancellor has wisely vowed to drive down the annual deficit, but long-term defence investment must not be delayed

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18

‘It’s a twilight zone’: Iran war casts deep shadows over IMF gathering in Washington

Rachel Reeves joins global finance chiefs in highlighting how households and businesses are feeling the pain of higher energy prices

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18

Rachel Reeves to raise windfall tax on low-carbon electricity generators

Chancellor aims to curb households’ rising bills as she consults on reforms to weaken link between gas and electricity prices

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

The UK is losing a race against time to reach war footing

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Our unreadiness for battle cannot be blamed on the present government, but even so, the prime minister and chancellor must be prepared to spend more to bring the country up to speed

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Reeves vows to break link between cost of gas and electricity prices in boost for UK households

“When gas prices are high, we end up paying more for our electricity, even though the cost of producing it doesn’t change,” the Chancellor said

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Chancellor would ‘prefer not’ to hike tax again, amid calls for defence cash

The focus should be on how money is spent rather than on the ‘quantum’ of funding, Rachel Reeves said.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Rachel Reeves warns other budgets may be cut to lift defence spending

Chancellor says she is ‘working through a range of options’ to boost the armed forces but does not want to put up taxes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16

Streeting risks reigniting Labour civil war in row over benefits cuts to boost defence

Health secretary’s remarks on welfare budget come as ex-military chiefs warn of the peril facing the UK if No 10 fails to invest in defence

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Public should be ‘reassured’ by Iran war food shortage preparation – Peter Kyle

The Government’s reasonable worst-case scenario suggests there could be less variety on supermarket shelves should fighting continue unabated.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Thursday briefing: What it will take for Britain to break up with natural gas

In today’s newsletter: The economic fortunes of the UK are intertwined with the price of the costly fuel – so why are we so slow to ditch it?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16