Rachel Reeves 'plans to slash £5bn' from welfare as she scrambles to find more room for defence spending

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to present the Treasury watchdog with draft proposals for trimming the government's outlay - said to include up to £5billion from welfare.

Mar 5, 2025 - 12:10
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Rachel Reeves 'plans to slash £5bn' from welfare as she scrambles to find more room for defence spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to present the Treasury watchdog with draft proposals for trimming the government's outlay - said to include up to £5billion from welfare.