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UK PM Starmer says there will be no change to government's fiscal rules
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 24, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
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UK PM Keir Starmer stated there will be no changes to the government's fiscal rules ahead of a fiscal update by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.
UK PM Starmer Affirms No Change to Government's Fiscal Rules
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government would not be making any changes to its fiscal rules on Wednesday when finance minister Rachel Reeves gives a fiscal update.
Asked on Monday if there would be any change to the fiscal rules, Starmer replied: "No."
(Reporting by Sarah Young; editing by William James)
Key Takeaways
- •UK PM Keir Starmer confirms no changes to fiscal rules.
- •Finance Minister Rachel Reeves to provide fiscal update.
- •Starmer's statement made ahead of Wednesday's update.
- •No policy shifts expected in UK's fiscal approach.
- •Government maintains current fiscal framework.
Frequently Asked Questions about UK PM Starmer says there will be no change to government's fiscal rules
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's confirmation that there will be no changes to the government's fiscal rules.
2Who will provide the fiscal update?
Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will provide the fiscal update on Wednesday.
3What was Keir Starmer's response to changes in fiscal rules?
Keir Starmer stated that there would be no changes to the fiscal rules.