Reeves should consider ending pension triple lock and charging for NHS treatment, says IMF

Chancellor is advised to give herself more leeway in the next budget before adjusting taxation or spending

The International Monetary Fund has urged Rachel Reeves to consider ending the pensions triple lock and charging for NHS treatment as it said the UK government risks being knocked off course in meeting its targets to repair the public finances.

In a final version of an annual report on Britain'seconomy, the Washington-based organisation said the chancellor should also give herself more leeway in the next budget before adopting fresh tax or spending measures.