OBR Chief Resigns Amid Budget Scandal, Pressure on Reeves
OBR chair Richard Hughes resigns after budget document leak. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and PM Keir Starmer defend their economic plans amid growing political pressure. Read the full analysis.
OBR chair Richard Hughes resigns after budget document leak. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and PM Keir Starmer defend their economic plans amid growing political pressure. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget tax rises, denying she misled the public over OBR forecasts. Timeline reveals key details of the fiscal standoff.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she was accused of misleading the public over OBR forecasts ahead of the autumn budget. Read the full details and analysis.
Analysis reveals the complex truth behind the government's tax rise decision. Was the public given the full picture? Read the detailed breakdown.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misrepresenting OBR economic forecasts to justify tax rises. Keir Starmer defends his chancellor as the autumn budget looms.
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned following an investigation into the premature publication of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report.
The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has stepped down after forecasts were published 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, causing uproar in Parliament. Read the full story.
The UK's budget watchdog says a pre-budget leak was its worst failure in 15 years, blaming leadership and weak IT security. Read the full investigation findings.
The ozone layer hole over Antarctica reached its smallest size since 2019 this year, signalling steady recovery from human-made damage. Read the full report on this environmental success story.
The OBR's fiscal report was leaked before the Budget due to technical errors, marking its 'worst failure' in 15 years. The watchdog pledges major changes to its publication process.
An inquiry finds the premature release of Rachel Reeves's budget was due to OBR leadership failures, not foreign cyber activity. Get the latest updates.
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid accusations of misleading the public over the state of public finances. A fresh row with the OBR erupts over fiscal forecasts.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rejects claims he misled the public on the UK's public finances ahead of the budget, citing a £16bn OBR productivity review. Read the full story.
Chief Secretary Darren Jones insists Chancellor Rachel Reeves did not mislead ministers over OBR forecasts ahead of £26bn tax rises. Read the full defence and political fallout.
Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves's budget amid Tory calls for her sacking and falling public approval. The PM pledges welfare reform and deregulation.
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves as a new podcast probes whether they exaggerated the budget deficit to justify tax rises. Plus, EU defence talks stall and OBR head in the spotlight.
Keir Starmer attempts to move past Rachel Reeves budget controversy with speech emphasising long-term economic strategy. Read the latest political analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was honest about budget forecasts amid Conservative calls for her resignation over tax rise justifications. Full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her Budget approach as opposition claims she misled public about fiscal headroom. Get the latest on the £4.2bn surplus debate.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends £26bn tax rises amid OBR controversy and opposition calls for resignation. Get the latest on UK budget fallout.
Conservative Party petitions for Rachel Reeves' dismissal, accusing Chancellor of misleading public about OBR forecasts before £26bn tax hike Budget. Sign up for latest political analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was 'honest and frank' about the state of public finances, defending her pre-budget speech amid accusations of misleading the public. Follow the latest Westminster developments.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends budget amid deepening controversy as OBR reveals earlier knowledge of improved finances. Follow live updates on this political storm.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves fights claims she misled the public about a £30bn fiscal black hole before announcing £26bn tax rises, as OBR data reveals a £4.2bn surplus. Read the full investigation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves fights claims she misled the public about a £30bn 'black hole' as OBR reveals £4.2bn surplus before budget tax rises. Full analysis of the political fallout.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves fights claims she misled the public about a £30bn black hole before Budget 2025, as OBR data reveals a £4.2bn surplus. Read the full investigation.
SNP demands FCA investigation into Treasury's £20bn fiscal hole claims as OBR reveals no shortfall existed. Read the latest on Budget controversy.
The OBR cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves that increasing the UK's tax burden to a record high could distort economic activity more than forecast. Discover the fiscal risks.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves concludes Budget week facing scrutiny over fiscal 'black hole' claims and back-loaded tax measures. Analysis reveals growing uncertainty.
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