Reeves: This government is going to crack on and deliver
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Reeves: This government is going to crack on and deliver
Rachel Reeves has asserted that she is "confident" that her plans for Heathrow expansion will find the right balance between sustainable aviation and economic growth.
This comes a day after the chancellor's major speech outlining plans for economic growth and initiatives, including a third runway at Heathrow Airport and investments into the Oxford-Cambridge 'Growth Corridor'.
Report by Faragt.
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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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