tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP 2026-05-21T13:36:11+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-puts-regional-growth-at-top-of-the-agenda-at-ukreiif 2026-05-21T13:36:11+01:00 Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF UKREiiF brought together investors, developers and local leaders from across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/chancellor-rachel-reeves-statement-to-parliament 2026-05-21T13:02:57+01:00 Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 May) updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war in Iran, and the action they are taking to support families and businesses with the Cost of Living. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-steps-in-to-back-long-term-resilience-of-uks-chemicals-and-ceramics-industries 2026-05-21T12:51:24+01:00 Government steps in to back long-term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries The Government has announced new funding packages for the ceramics and chemicals sectors, worth £120 million and £350 million respectively. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/great-british-summer-savings-vat-slashed-to-save-families-money-on-days-out 2026-05-21T12:33:00+01:00 Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out Families will enjoy discounted attractions and meals out this summer, with the launch of the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme to help people enjoy day out for less. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cost-of-living-boost-with-free-bus-travel-for-children-and-targeted-food-tariff-cuts 2026-05-20T22:30:05+01:00 Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts Chancellor to announce ‘Great British Summer Savings’ - a UK wide scheme to help families enjoy this summer tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-britains-financial-services-and-greater-protections-for-consumers-as-new-legislation-is-introduced 2026-05-20T17:32:17+01:00 Boost for Britain’s financial services and greater protections for consumers as new legislation is introduced Bill introduced to Parliament this week will unlock growth and investment across the country and boost protections for consumers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-protects-drivers-and-businesses-from-rising-fuel-costs 2026-05-20T12:05:03+01:00 Chancellor protects drivers and businesses from rising fuel costs The Government has announced a support package for motorists. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-commits-to-new-anti-profiteering-powers-and-fights-back-on-rising-bills 2026-05-20T10:57:27+01:00 Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills Consumer watchdogs to gain new investigatory powers tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unlocking-private-investment-to-drive-uk-defence-as-an-engine-for-growth 2026-04-22T13:57:00+01:00 Unlocking private investment to drive UK defence as an engine for growth The UK defence industry stands to benefit as the Government considers new ways to unlock private investment to drive military readiness, create jobs and deliver economic growth across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-rallies-retail-banks-behind-her-economic-plan 2026-04-22T12:56:47+01:00 Chancellor rallies retail banks behind her economic plan Rachel Reeves today brought together the CEOs of Barclays UK, Lloyds Banking Group, Santander UK, NatWest Group, Nationwide Building Society and HSBC UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/chancellor-statement-to-parliament 2026-04-21T13:57:26+01:00 Chancellor statement to Parliament Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 April) updated the House of Commons on the Government’s economic response to the Middle East. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/decisive-action-to-break-influence-of-gas-on-electricity-prices 2026-04-21T07:43:00+01:00 Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices Families across the country will be better protected from energy crises, as government moves to break link between gas and electricity prices. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ai-firms-pioneering-drug-discovery-cheaper-supercomputing-and-more-get-first-backing-through-uks-sovereign-ai 2026-04-16T18:30:06+01:00 AI firms pioneering drug discovery, cheaper supercomputing and more get first backing through UK’s Sovereign AI Sovereign AI is the UK’s £500 million bet to back homegrown AI founders, drive growth and create jobs across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-cuts-electricity-bill-for-10000-manufacturers-in-boost-for-uk-competitiveness 2026-04-16T09:00:05+01:00 Government cuts electricity bill for 10,000 manufacturers in boost for UK competitiveness The Government has announced that electricity bills will be cut by up to 25% for over 10,000 businesses through the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-drives-global-push-for-responsive-and-responsible-international-action-in-face-of-war 2026-04-15T14:12:52+01:00 Chancellor drives global push for ‘responsive and responsible’ international action in face of war The Chancellor has coordinated a joint statement with international counterparts calling for a co‑ordinated response to the economic impacts of the Middle East conflict. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hydrogen-investment-fuels-south-yorkshires-next-industrial-era 2026-04-09T07:34:00+01:00 Hydrogen investment fuels South Yorkshire's next industrial era Major hydrogen project to create over 400 new jobs in technology that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/britains-innovators-backed-with-around-100m-of-new-investment 2026-04-07T13:56:49+01:00 Britain’s innovators backed with around £100m of new investment Entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-ups are to receive a boost as a package to unlock private investment and double tax reliefs is brought into force. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fuel-finder-now-helping-drivers-shop-around-for-the-best-deals 2026-03-31T00:01:02+01:00 Fuel Finder now helping drivers shop around for the best deals A growing number of apps and websites are displaying prices from Fuel Finder. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-gets-banks-to-step-up-mortgage-support-for-customers 2026-03-26T17:58:00+00:00 Chancellor gets banks to step up mortgage support for customers The Chancellor and Economic Secretary brought together the six largest banks and building societies, alongside UK Finance, to take stock of the impact of the conflict in Iran on households and small businesses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-sets-out-plan-to-crackdown-on-profiteering-and-drive-britains-energy-security 2026-03-24T13:50:08+00:00 Chancellor sets out plan to crackdown on profiteering and drive Britain's energy security Households across Britain set to benefit as Chancellor acts on food prices, energy bills and profiteering – taking action on cost of living pressures while securing Britain's long-term energy independence.