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Rachel Reeves says welfare system 'letting people down' ahead of expected cuts

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Rachel Reeves says welfare system 'letting people down' ahead of expected cutsRachel Reeves has said the welfare system is "letting down taxpayers", while she again committed to reaching 2.5% in defence spending by 2027 due to the "enormity of the situation" facing European security.
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Reeves hghlights childcare push on International Women’s Day [Video]

Reeves hghlights childcare push on International Women’s Day

Chancellor Rachel Reeves marked International Women’s Day at RAF Northolt, meeting female personnel. She said the government must redouble efforts on women’s opportunities, highlighting childcare and breakfast clubs to help parents, especially mothers, balance work and family life. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Govt will work will Ukraine for 'as long as it takes' [Video]

Govt will work will Ukraine for 'as long as it takes'

Rachel Reeves said the Government will work with Ukraine for “as long as it takes”. The Chancellor of the Exchequer visited RAF Northolt and met Armed Forces personnel and suppliers sending equipment to Ukraine’s military to mark the occasion. She said the government was increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP in response to a changing world, funding the rise by cutting the aid budget. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Reeves prefers homemade cheese sandwich over Pret to save £5 at lunch

Rachel Reeves lunches on her own handmade cheese sandwiches to save £5 instead of going to Pret A Manger, she has told Sky News.
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UK Replaces US in Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Secures £2.26 Billion Loan after Trump's Refusal [Video]

UK Replaces US in Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Secures £2.26 Billion Loan after Trump's Refusal

After a tense fallout with Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turns to the UK for support, securing a massive £2.26 billion loan for weapons and defense. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Finance Minister Rachel Reeves hosted Zelensky at Downing Street, finalizing the deal ahead of the European Summit. With Britain stepping up while the US pulls back, is the UK now taking America's place in the Russia-Ukraine war? How will this impact the ongoing conflict and global alliances? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! #Zelensky #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineConflict #KeirStarmer #Trump #UK #Ukraine #WarFunding #EuropeanSummit #Geopolitics #Russia #NATO #BreakingNews #UkraineSupport Also Read UK PM Starmer Embraces Zelensky At 10 Downing Street After Latter's Spat With Trump At White House | WATCH :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/uk-pm-starmer-embraces-zelensky-at-10-downing-street-after-spat-with-trump-at-white-house-watch-4084385.html?ref=DMDesc UK Imposes Largest Sanctions Package On Russia, Targets Military Supply Chains, Finances :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/uk-imposes-largest-sanctions-package-on-russia-targets-military-supply-chains-finances-4080615.html?ref=DMDesc UK Government to Launch Judge-Led Public Inquiry into Nottingham Killings of British Indian Teen and Others :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/uk-judge-led-public-inquiry-killing-british-indian-teen-2023-011-4069699.html?ref=DMDesc

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