"A survey by consultancy Deloitte found that a net 26% of UK Chief Financial Officers felt more pessimistic about their businesses than three months ago, marking the first such sentiment since June 2023. Wes Streeting stated that while Rachel Reeves is under pressure, he has 'total confidence' in her handling of the economy and urged people to give her time. The survey indicates that cutting costs remains a priority for CFOs, while hiring expectations have fallen to a four-year low, as reported by Ian Stewart, Deloitte's Chief Economist. During her trip to China, Reeves affirmed her fiscal rules are 'non-negotiable' and she would 'take action' if necessary to ensure compliance."