Rachel Reeves, Spring Statement
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On Tuesday Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her spring statement to parliament, where she'll update MPs on the economy.
Four of the priorities Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has said need to be considered by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves in her Spring statement. The speech later today is where the Chancellor updates us on the state of the economy. Businesses in Hampshire have been telling us how they're feeling.
Economists don't expect any major policy announcements as the government prioritizes its "Autumn Budget" as the main fiscal event of the year.
In her speech, delivered against the backdrop of the Iran war, Reeves insisted she would protect British families from the "turbulence beyond our borders."
Britain’s economy could face a “very significant” hit from the war in Iran, the UK’s official forecaster warned on Tuesday, as the conflict threatened to derail chancellor
The conflict in Iran cast a shadow over the Chancellor's speech, which forecast falling inflation and better economic growth
The Spring Statement is not a big event like the Budget - but it can influence future tax and spending decisions
SMOKERS and boozers may be wondering if the price of their favourite vice will rise following the Chancellor’s Spring Statement. Fans of a pint or cigarette appeared to be spared today as
Rachel Reeves will announce the government’s 2026 Spring Statement today, with Labour needing to restore confidence in the British economy. While the chancellor has not been drawn on what could be in speech, it is thought that no major announcements will be made.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the 2026 Spring Statement in the House of Commons later today. Keep up to date on the latest updates impacting hospitality with The MA's live blog.
Average disposable income - which measures the amount of money people have left to spend after they have paid tax – will give us an indication of households' spending power in the coming years. In short, it suggests how much better our living standards are going to get, stripping out the impact of rising prices.