Chancellor facing 'pressure', but 'people should give her time', says top cabinet minister

Chancellor defends visit to China in Commons

Rachel Reeves has defended her decision to visit China over the weekend and accuses the Conservatives of "not wanting to engage with the second largest economy in the world". The chancellor adds that to grow the UK economy "we need to help great British business export around the world" and that not engaging with China "is simply not an option". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Conservatives: Reeves must urgently get a grip on economy

The shadow financial secretary to the Treasury has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to "urgently get a grip" on the economy amid the current financial market turmoil. Gareth Davies adds high interest rates and mortgate payments "will be hurting people across the country. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ministers arrive for cabinet meeting amid market turmoil

Government ministers arrive at 10 Downing Street for a weekly cabinet meeting, as pressure grows on Chancellor Rachel Reeves over the turbulent financial markets. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn