Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in Washington today for her first proper meeting with the Donald Trump ’s treasury secretary, Scott Bessent.

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Shadow Treasury Minister Gareth Davies has accused Chancellor Rachel Reeves of "overexposing" the UK to global trade turmoil through her tax policies. Speaking to GB News, Davies criticised the Chancellor's domestic choices which he claims have left Britain vulnerable to international economic pressures.