Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises planning changes will unlock 'growth'

Heathrow expansion dominates agenda as Reeves insists Budget's fiscal rules are ‘non-negotiable and will be met'

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Rachel Reeves has delivered a speech outlining her map for UK economic growth
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Rachel Reeves has delivered a speech outlining her map for UK economic growth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves offered little hope for farmers hit by her Autumn Budget, insisting the Fiscal Rules set out in October are ‘non-negotiable and will be met'. Ms Reeves was delivering her vision...

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