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 ...

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy defended the China trip on Friday saying the chancellor was “absolutely right” to ignore Tory ...