'Very symbolic and important' first meeting of chancellor and EU finance ministers since Brexit

Chancellor insists her ‘key focus’ is productivity in budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to be drawn on tax plans ahead of the autumn budget but insists her “key focus” is to “boost productivity and growth”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Chancellor welcomes ‘encouraging’ GDP figures

Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomes the latest ONS GDP figures which show the UK economy grew by 0.3% between April and June, describing them as “encouraging numbers”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Chancellor meets NI leaders at Stormont

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves arrives at Stormont for talks with Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Finance Minister John O'Dowd. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reeves highlights job growth since becoming chancellor

Chancellor Rachel Reeves shares positive news from the labour market data released today, noting 384,000 more jobs since she took office despite a slight unemployment increase. She acknowledges more work is needed to get everyone who can work back into employment. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Reeves highlights NI investment on Belfast visit

On a visit to Belfast, Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasised significant investment in Northern Ireland as part of the government’s commitment to balanced economic growth across the UK. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Farage dismisses UK-France returns deal

Nigel Farage says the UK-France migrant returns deal “won’t make any difference” and will be blocked by human rights laws. He warned the European Convention on Human Rights would prevent deportations, claiming “lawyers will have a field day”. Farage added that the plan undermines Brexit, saying no one who crosses the Channel illegally should be granted refugee status or leave to remain. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Emmanuel Macron Gets Real in UK Parliament: Ukraine, Gaza, Brexit & Unexpected Humor - Full Speech

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a candid and wide-ranging speech in the UK Parliament during his historic state visit. From pledging unwavering support to Ukraine, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, and urging France and Britain to protect the post-WWII international order — to cracking unexpected jokes and addressing Brexit tensions — Macron's speech had it all. Watch the full speech and catch all the key moments, commentary, and reactions from this high-stakes diplomatic visit. #Macron #UKParliament #Gaza #Ukraine #Brexit #FranceUK #MacronSpeech #GlobalPolitics #WorldNews #MacronInUK #MacronVisit #Geopolitics #StateVisit #BritishPolitics #InternationalRelations ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.346~GR.124~

King Charles hosts France's Macron in first European state visit since Brexit