Reeves, Rachel (1979- )

In Britain, a Fight Over a Film Studio Becomes a Test for the Economy

The national government has intervened in a local planning squabble, which has become a symbol for how far it will go to use development as a way to revive the British economy.

By Eshe Nelson

Economic Conditions and Trends Great Britain Heathrow Airport (London, England) Infrastructure (Public Works) Politics and Government Reeves, Rachel (1979- ) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

U.K. Government Backs Heathrow Expansion in Push for Faster Growth

The country’s top finance official supported adding a third runway to the London hub, a decision that has been held up for decades, and other measures intended to strengthen economic growth.

By Eshe Nelson

Bank of England Budgets and Budgeting Economic Conditions and Trends Government Bonds Interest Rates Labour Party (Great Britain) Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Reeves, Rachel (1979- ) Starmer, Keir

Soaring Bond Yields Put U.K. Government’s Economic Plan at Risk

Investors are demanding sharply higher yields on government bonds, threatening to upend the Labour Party’s plans to reinvigorate a stagnant British economy.

By Eshe Nelson

Budgets and Budgeting Economic Conditions and Trends Government Bonds Great Britain Labour Party (Great Britain) Politics and Government Reeves, Rachel (1979- )

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

By Eshe Nelson