Responding to the cut, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: “Homeowners will welcome this cut in interest rates, but I know that millions of people are still paying higher mortgage rates after the Conservatives mini-budget.
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The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.5%, down from 4.75%. That means the interest rate is at its lowest level since June 2023, meaning the cost of borrowing has fallen to its lowest point in more than 18 months. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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
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
Rachel 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.. Sky News
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!
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