Washington-based fund praises Rachel Reeves for aiming to cut budget deficit as it upgrades growth forecasts Business live – latest updates The International Monetary Fund has urged Britain to “stay the course” to cut government borrowing amid growing bond market concerns over a Labour leadership challenge. As Keir Starmer battles to cling on to power, the Washington-based fund said it was important to continue reducing the budget deficit “given market pressures and elevated implementation risks”. Continue reading...