Can The Chancellor's Positive Vibes Limit Tax Rises?
Chancellor John Healey aims for 鈥榲ibes boost鈥� in first major economic speech.
Today, John Healey delivered his first major speech as chancellor, aiming to boost confidence in the economy with a positive message.
The chancellor set out his intentions for growth, investment and more jobs. But midway through, Jaguar Land Rover announced they would be making thousands of job cuts after struggling with competition from China and falling behind in the electric vehicle race.
Economics editor Faisal Islam and business editor Simon Jack explain what it means for the country, and they chat through Healey鈥檚 new 鈥楳ake Great Britain Growth Britain Again鈥�
And we've had a weekend of anti-migration protests. One involved men in balaclavas in Dover and one with a crowd trying to block the migrant coaches in Portsmouth. UK correspondent Daniel Sandford explains.
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