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UK’s Reeves Seeks Larger Budget Buffer Amid Economic Uncertainty

The finance chief aims to strengthen fiscal resilience ahead of potential shocks.

13 October 2025 · 01:06 UTC

British finance minister Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to expand the government’s budgetary buffer to guard against future economic volatility.

The move is part of a broader effort to enhance financial stability while balancing the competing pressures of public spending, debt management, and economic growth.