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Reeves over impact of Iran war on UK economy The bosses of Britain’s “big five” retail banks have been summoned to a meeting with the chancellor, [Rachel
Rachel Reeves flies into Washington on Tuesday for the IMF and World Bank’s spring meetings, it is a verdict that presents economic and political challenges. In a war that is [not of the UK
bank use. *Noon:* Keir Starmer faces [Kemi Badenoch](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/kemi-badenoch) at PMQs. *3.15pm (UK time):* Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, speaks at a CBNC event in Washington, where she is attending IMF spring summit
Rachel Reeves who was especially vocal on the "folly" and "mistake" of war "which is not ours". The meetings of finance ministers such as the G20 breakfast were sombre affairs. According to participants, the United
Bank was still waiting for any "meaningful data" or evidence on how the conflict was feeding through to the UK economy, or how it was going to affect prices or activity, Bailey said
meeting. The vote by the nine-member committee to keep rates on hold was split 8-1, with chief economist Huw Pill alone in voting to raise rates to 4%. The MPC’s role
UK workers are already likely to have been feeling the pinch. The data shows total annual pay growth in the three months to February at 3.8%, its weakest since autumn 2020, in the depths
Rachel Reeves, has said that “nothing is off the table”](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/11/nothing-off-the-table-as-rachel-reeves-considers-targeted-support-over-energy-costs) as the government considers options to provide a targeted and temporary support package. However, Britain’s oldest independent economic research institute said
Rachel Reeves has stepped up her criticism of Donald Trump’s war on Iran, describing it as a “mistake” that has destabilised the global economy and damaged living standards around the world. In a marked
Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has said she is [“frustrated and angry”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/14/rachel-reeves-folly-us-going-to-war-iran-without-clear-exit-plan) that the US launched strikes without a clear idea of its objectives, while Starmer said last week
Rachel Reeves was considering it. Steve Reed, the housing secretary, and Matthew Pennycook, the housing minister, became the latest government figures to criticise the idea, which has [since been ruled out](http://theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/28/no-10-dismisses-reeves-reported-plan-for-freeze-on-private-rents)
Rachel Reeves](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/rachel-reeves) must find alternative ways to increase military spending rather than slashing welfare, saying it risks public support for investment in defence. Pressure has been mounting from Labour backbenchers