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Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans increased borrowing for infrastructure and clean energy investment

independent.co.uk — October 24, 2024, 12:02 AM UTC

Summary: Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to change fiscal rules to allow for increased borrowing, aiming to invest in infrastructure and clean energy. This announcement comes ahead of her first Budget, which will also include spending cuts and tax hikes.

The International Monetary Fund recently upgraded the UK's growth forecast for 2024 to 1.1 percent. However, concerns remain about fiscal stability as Reeves prepares to address a £40 billion gap in public finances.

Reeves will attend G7, G20, and IMF meetings in Washington to discuss global economic issues. She aims to support financing for sustainable development and improve debt transparency among G20 countries.

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