(Issued Sunday 26 October 2025)

First visit by a UK Chancellor to the Gulf in six years will focus on trade and investment opportunities that benefit British businesses and working people.

Stronger international partnerships a cornerstone of a growing economy and higher living standards, as outlined in government’s Plan for Change.

Deals that drive growth and create good jobs is a priority for the UK-Gulf partnership, Rachel Reeves has said as she leads one of the largest business delegation to the region in years today (26 October).

The Chancellor begins a landmark two-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Monday, as the government steps up efforts to deepen ties with the region and galvanise Gulf investment.

Reeves will be the first Chancellor to visit the Gulf in six years, arriving in Riya

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