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Explainer: UK's Reeves working to get budget goals back on track


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Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 at 11:20 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • British finance minister Rachel Reeves is working out how she can get back on track to meet her budget targets, with spending cuts widely expected when she delivers an update on the public finances on March 26.

Rachel Reeves, Britain's finance minister, has announced plans to get the government's budget goals back on track by 2025, focusing on economic growth and fiscal responsibility. In her speech, Reeves emphasized the need for a robust economic strategy to address the challenges posed by high inflation, slow growth, and the aftermath of Brexit. She outlined intentions to review and possibly reform tax policies, enhance public sector productivity, and ensure that public spending aligns with economic recovery efforts. Reeves also highlighted the importance of international cooperation and investment to bolster the UK's economic position, while committing to reducing the national debt as a percentage of GDP over the medium term. Her approach includes a mix of immediate actions and long-term strategies aimed at stabilizing and growing the UK economy.

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