⌨Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement, implementing £14-15bn in cuts, including significant welfare reductions affecting approximately 3 million families. The UK's economic growth forecast was halved, with Reeves admitting the economy was "flat-lining." By evening, she faced growing backlash from within Labour, as estimates showed her cuts would push 250,000 people, including 50,000 children, into poverty.
Prince Harry's resignation from his African charity Sentebale dominated morning coverage, with reports of a "bullying and misogyny" row with the chairwoman who allegedly criticized those who "play the victim card."
Internationally, The Atlantic published full Signal messages from Trump officials discussing Yemen strike plans, escalating the previous day's security breach scandal. Democrats called for Defense Secretary Hegseth's resignation. Late evening, Trump announced 25% tariffs on car imports, dealing another blow to Reeves's already precarious economic plans.