Chancellor accused of refusing to 'face up to her own failures' amid market turmoil

Chancellor: Govt is ready to support creative industries

The chancellor says the government is ready to support creative industries, after announcing film studios in England are to receive business rates relief for the next nine years. On a visit to the Warner Bros Studio in Leavesden, Rachel Reeves adds "that's something that this government wants to get behind to back growth and back British workers". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Govt 'committed' to raising defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

Rachel Reeves says she is "absolutely committed" to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence and will "set out a pathway" to do so "in the proper way". The chancellor adds, "a strong economy depends on strong defences". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: We're not to blame for rise in inflation

The shadow chancellor of the exchequer has defended the previous government for the rise in inflation, instead blaming Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget and other government decisions, including increased spending and borrowing. Mel Stride's comments come after government ministers pointed blame at the previous Conservative government after new data from the Office for National Statistics estimated that the rate of UK inflation rose from 2.5% in December to 3% in. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: We should be worried about 'disappointing' inflation

The Conservatives have said that the "disappointing" rise in inflation is a cause of worry. Kevin Hollinrake, Shadow Levelling Up Secretary, said the 0.5% rise in inflation from December to January was a direct result of Rachel Reeves' budget. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Trump Trade War: 'One Country, Two Systems' Not Anymore? US Hits Hong Kong with China-Level Tariff

Hong Kong is up in arms after the U.S., under Trump’s trade policies, imposed a 10% tariff on its exports—treating the region just like mainland China! Officials are calling it a direct attack on "One Country, Two Systems," as goods from Hong Kong are now forced to bear a "Made in China" label. With Hong Kong preparing to challenge the move at the WTO, the trade war is heating up once again! Will this push Hong Kong further into Beijing’s grip? #HongKong #USChinaTradeWar #TrumpTariffs #MadeInChina #OneCountryTwoSystems #TradeWar #Geopolitics #WTO #HongKongTrade #BreakingNews ~HT.318~ED.102~GR.125~PR.274~