Rachel Reeves has argued that the UK won’t be a target for Trump’s trade tariffs because we have a “trade deficit” with the US. The Chancellor argued President Donald Trump was “concerned about the trade surpluses” with various countries around the world,

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves joked about Elon Musk’s online “trolling” of world leaders, in a break from the UK government’s careful efforts to avoid responding to frequent criticism from the close Trump ally.

Net zero is less important than economic growth, Rachel Reeves has suggested, as she prepares for a potential clash with Ed Miliband over a third runway at Heathrow.

Forcing banks to pay drivers billions of pounds in compensation for mis-sold car finance would be “bad for working families”, Rachel Reeves has said.

Davos offers Rachel Reeves an opportunity to make the case publicly and privately for her economic growth plans, with the hope of securing some investment commitments.

Rachel Reeves was warned the economy could enter a “doomed loop” after borrowing surged to a new high in a fresh blow to the Chancellor. The Treasury borrowed £17.8 billion in December, the highest level for four years and £10 billion more than the same month last year.

A civil war has erupted in the Labour Party after it was reported that Rachel Reeves plans to approve a third runway at Heathrow Airport and an expansion of operations at Gatwick. In a speech next week, the Chancellor is also expected to support more flights at Luton.

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will urge company bosses at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, to invest in the UK, emphasising its political and economic stability and pro-business government,

The Chancellor is expected to use a speech on growth next week to support the proposed third runway and endorse expansion at Gatwick

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy combed the corridors, meeting with leaders such as Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, as well as German opposition leader and would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz in an effort to stir up support for Ukraine's fight against Russia.

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will promote the UK as a prime investment location at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Highlighting political and economic stability, she aims to persuade global business leaders,

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated she will overrule environmental objections to a third runway at Heathrow in order to prioritise economic growth, a position likely to bring her into conflict with colleagues including energy secretary Ed Miliband.