Tom EspinerBBC business reporterGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves has called the economy's recent performance "disappointing" after figures showed it shrank unexpectedly in May.The economy contracted by 0.1%, the Office for ...

Brian WheelerPolitical reporterSam FrancisPolitical reporterWatch: Reeves will be chancellor 'for a very long time to come', says StarmerSir Keir Starmer has backed Rachel Reeves to remain chancellor "into the ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the government will do "everything in power" to protect people in the UK from the knock-on economic effects of the conflict between Iran and ...

Michael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsBBCChancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out future tax rises after the UK economy suffered its worst contraction for a year and a half ...

Iain WatsonPolitical correspondentPARachel Reeves has insisted on the need to "get a grip" on the welfare billTina - an acronym, not a person - was very popular with the ...

Nick EdserBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK economy is "beginning to turn a corner", the chancellor has said, after it grew by more than expected in the first three ...

Faisal IslamReporting fromWashington DCOliver SmithBusiness reporterReporting fromWashington DCRachel Reeves says there is a deal to be done with the USThe UK's trade relationship with the EU is arguably "more ...

Faisal Islam & Tom Espiner & Esyllt CarrEconomics editor & Business reporters, BBC NewsChancellor Reeves says she wants to see tariff and non-tariff barriers reduceChancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled ...

An increase in UK defence spending is part of a "macho agenda of militarization" Northern Ireland's first minister has said.Michelle O'Neill was speaking after the chancellor used her Spring ...

The Chancellor has announced welfare and spending cuts to try to restore her £9.9bn "headroom", so she can meet her rules on the economy. BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks ...

Rachel Reeves has squeezed the welfare budget further and boosted defence spending in a Spring Statement aimed at kick-starting the faltering economy.The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) - the ...

Michael Race, Faisal Islam & Joshua NevettBusiness reporter, Economics editor & Political reporterRachel Reeves: A strong economy depends on strong defenceChancellor Rachel Reeves is set to make further cuts ...