After years of planning, Rachel Reeves finally becomes the first female resident of 11 Downing Street, only to face economic challenges with rising government borrowing costs, falling pound value, and elusive economic growth. Despite a £40 billion tax increase in her first Budget, Reeves faces pressure to balance the books through further departmental spending cuts, as former cabinet secretary Gus O’Donnell predicts a “brutal” spending review. Reeves aims to boost economic growth in a major upcoming speech, but faces criticism and low public favorability, highlighting the challenges ahead for her and Keir Starmer’s government.
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Manhunt launched for suspect who ‘punched finance worker in the face’ on the Tube
Detectives are investigating an unprovoked assault on a 24-year-old finance worker at Liverpool Street Underground station on July 17, where he was punched multiple times, resulting in a broken nose and facial cuts. The British Transport Police has released an image of a man they wish to speak to regarding the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Want More Context? 🔎
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