The Casablanca chancellor has boxed herself in on filling the black hole in public finances

Reeves: We’re in intense negotiations over tariffs

Rachel Reeves confirmed the UK is currently in “intense negotiations” with the US over tariffs “across the board”. The Chancellor said she “does not want to see tariffs go up”, highlighting her support for “free and open trade”. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reeves shown first AI-powered strike drone

Rachel Reeves has visited Wellington Barracks in central London after announcing in her Spring Statement that defence spending will increase by 2.5% in GDP. The chancellor and the defence secretary John Healey were shown the first AI-powered strike drone, as they learnt about the work of people on the strategic command's innovation unit. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reeves: I'm not in favour of national service

The chancellor says house building commitments in her Spring Statement will benefit young people and that she is "not in favour of national service". Speaking to ITV News, Rachel Reeves adds watching a Sabrina Carpenter concert in a box was "the right thing to do" given her security needs. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reeves: Nation's defences are stronger with spending boost

Rachel Reeves has outlined her plans to "strengthen our nation's defences", by increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP and to build 1.5 million new homes. The chancellor acknowledges that the OBR has downgraded the UK's growth forecast for 2025 from 2% to 1%, but adds, "it has upgraded growth for next year and every year after that". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump Signs Executive Order on Ticket Scalping with Kid Rock, Targets Unfair Entertainment Practices

President Trump, with Kid Rock by his side, signed an executive order targeting unfair ticket scalping practices in the live entertainment industry. The order directs the FTC, Treasury, and DOJ to enforce stricter competition laws, ensure price transparency, and combat deceptive conduct. A detailed report on the actions taken will be submitted in 180 days. The move aims to protect consumers from exploitative pricing and restore fairness in concert ticket sales. #Trump #KidRock #TicketScalping #ConcertTickets #TicketFraud #ConsumerRights #FTC #EntertainmentNews #TicketReform #FairPricing #LiveEvents #MusicFans #TicketTransparency #TicketLaws #PriceGouging #USPolitics #JusticeDepartment #TreasuryDepartment #BOTSACT #MarketRegulation ~ED.102~HT.336~

Green Party: Taxing wealth fairly would avoid need for cuts

The Green Party has said the government's expected cuts to welfare are "not fair" and that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could avoid making the cuts by choosing to "tax wealth fairly". Co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay joined MPs holding placards outside the Treasury, at a 'Rebalance the Economy' photo-op. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump Defends Elon Musk with a Smile: ‘He’s Not Shy!’ | Elon Musk’s Press Moment Incoming?

President Donald Trump defended Elon Musk amid Democratic backlash over his access to Treasury payment systems. During a press conference with Japan’s PM Ishiba, Trump dismissed concerns, calling Musk "not shy" and praising his efforts in uncovering government fraud. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backed Musk, calling him the "greatest entrepreneur." Meanwhile, Democrats accuse Musk of having undue influence after reports surfaced that DOGE found payments linked to fraudulent groups. The controversy intensifies as Musk’s role in Trump’s administration grows. #Trump #ElonMusk #DOGE #Treasury #Fraud #Corruption #GOP #Democrats #Biden #GovernmentSpending #USAID #BreakingNews #Politics #TreasuryDepartment #MuskInvestigation #TrumpMusk #GovernmentEfficiency #Washington #Finance #Scandal ~HT.318~ED.102~GR.121~