It follows criticism of the chancellor's trip which comes at a time of economic unease as UK borrowing costs rise.

The Treasury said a stable relationship with China would support economic growth - but critics said the chancellor should have stayed at home to address the market turmoil.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves flew to Beijing to bang the drum bang the drum for trade and rebuild ties after years of frosty ...

A defiant Rachel Reeves has defended flying to China for a business trip in the face of fears that Britain is heading for an ...