No more bat tunnels in UK infrastructure projects, vows Rachel Reeves
Rachel Reeves has in effect banned new “bat tunnels” in big infrastructure projects, as she claimed that flights could be taking off from a new Heathrow third runway “within a decade”.
What are Rachel Reeves' growth plans for the UK economy?
British finance minister Rachel Reeves spelled out her plans to revive the country's slow-moving economy on Wednesday, adding to recent pledges to reform investment and planning rules with a commitment to back airport expansion at Heathrow.
Rachel Reeves says third runway at Heathrow could be built and in use by 2035
Heathrow 's third runway could be built and in use by 2035, Rachel Reeves has signalled. Asked for a timeline on the plans, which she backed on Wednesday, the Chancellor told BBC Breakfast: "We want to see spades in the ground in this Parliament.
Rachel Reeves draws battle lines with her bets to fix low growth
Good morning. Rachel Reeves delivered her big speech on growth. It contained a number of measures: some good (the Oxford/Cambridge arc tops that list), some bad (the third runway at Heathrow) and some added to give the list of growth initiatives the appearance of a more even regional distribution (the regeneration of Old Trafford).
How quickly could Rachel Reeves' new plans boost growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday that "economic growth is the number one mission of this government" as she unveiled a series of proposals to boost the UK's economy. But how quickly could the government get growth from the plans she announced?
Heathrow expansion can be achieved in 10 years, says Rachel Reeves
The Heathrow expansion can be achieved in 10 years, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said. Speaking on LBC's Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, Ms Reeves said the Cabinet was united on plans for a third runway, despite facing criticism from Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
Reeves’ Heathrow-Fueled Growth Plan Will Take Years to Get Off Ground
Rachel Reeves reached far and wide as she sought to revive the UK’s flagging economy with wind turbines, roads, airports, railways, trade deals, and proposed reforms to pensions, planning and the welfare system.
Reeves expected to back Heathrow expansion plans
Rachel Reeves is set to announce a series of major infrastructure projects in a speech in which she is also expected to back plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The chancellor will outline plans to create "Europe's Silicon Valley" between Oxford and Cambridge,
UK's Reeves seeks growth boost from improving EU and US relations
Britain will boost its economy by resetting its ties with the European Union and building on its special relationship with the United States, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday.
The Trouble With Rachel Reeves' Growth Strategy
Big infrastructure projects are all very well, but talk is cheap.
Rachel Reeves grilled on past opposition to airport expansion over environmental concerns
Rachel Reeves grilled on past opposition to airport expansion over environmental concernsSource: BBC Breakfast ...
Rachel Reeves unaware former chancellors had published tax returns
The Chancellor had initially ruled out publishing her tax returns, but has now said she is ‘very happy’ to do so.
Rachel Reeves skewered in BBC Breakfast clash as Heathrow hypocrisy is laid bare
Rachel Reeves was skewered over her Heathrow expansion plans as she was confronted by Charlie Stayt on BBC Breakfast.
At a glance: What was in Rachel Reeves's speech?
Rachel Reeves has set out a series of major announcements on infrastructure projects, including backing plans for a third ...
Rachel Reeves says tax-hiking Budget was needed to stop economic clamity
Speaking on Time Radio, Rachel Reeves said without the National Insurance hike, the government could have lost control of the ...
GMB's Kate Garraway clashes with Rachel Reeves as 'ordinary people struggle'
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeve appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss her plans for economic growth.
UK politics - live: Reeves tells Sadiq Khan he can't block Heathrow's third runway as she names target date
Reeves tells Sadiq Khan he can't block Heathrow's third runway as she names target date - Green campaigners warn of ‘costly ...