After leaks and a resignation, the Office for Budget Responsibility faces existential questions. We examine its role, accuracy, and whether it still serves the public interest. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of 'lying' over OBR forecasts. Sky News podcast examines the timeline and the fraying trust between government and media.
Analysis shows Rachel Reeves' budget tax rises were not for 'benefits street' but to appease bond markets. The figures expose a misleading narrative about fiscal choices.
New research exposes how perpetrators steal children's money and control family finances, affecting millions. The government is urged to act. Read the full report.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misrepresenting OBR economic forecasts to justify tax rises. Keir Starmer defends his chancellor as the autumn budget looms.
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
PM Keir Starmer hits back at budget critics, insisting Rachel Reeves was right to impose £26bn tax rises. Labour promises long-term economic renewal plan.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists she was honest about budget forecasts amid Conservative calls for her resignation over tax rise justifications. Full analysis.
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 defends £26bn tax increases targeting Britain's wealthy to rebuild 'creaky' public services, rejecting calls for spending cuts despite OBR forecasts.
The Office for Budget Responsibility reveals Rachel Reeves knew about improved forecasts weeks before dropping income tax rise, contradicting Treasury claims. Read the full investigation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget statement has intensified Britain's economic concerns with multiple tax rises and reduced growth forecasts, failing to deliver promised stability.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first budget with growth forecasts, borrowing figures and gambling tax hikes revealed after OBR document leak. Read the full analysis.
The Democratic Party is unifying around Bernie Sanders-style economic populism, with James Carville now advocating for a $20 minimum wage and universal childcare. This shift could help Democrats win back working-class voters.
Australia's race discrimination commissioner warns against scapegoating migrants for economic problems. True leadership requires tackling systemic inequality for all residents.
Political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers sharp commentary on Rachel Reeves' 2025 budget through his latest Guardian illustration. Explore the visual critique of UK economic policy.
Rachel Reeves to reveal OBR's downgraded UK growth forecasts for next five years, blaming Tory underinvestment. Budget measures aim to offset £20bn annual tax shortfall.
The Office for Budget Responsibility is set to downgrade UK growth forecasts across a five-year period, dealing a blow to Labour's economic plans. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire for 'shambolic' pre-budget management as economists blame speculation for flatlining UK growth. Key events from the CBI conference.
As the CBI conference begins, we analyse business fears over Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget. Will growth forecasts and new taxes impact the UK economy? Listen to the full podcast.
New research reveals China's systematic poverty reduction has dramatically cut extreme poverty while US inequality widens. Discover the contrasting approaches shaping global economic futures.
Santa Monica faces unprecedented challenges with empty shops, safety concerns and financial distress. Discover the city manager's bold plan to revive this iconic beach destination.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget chaos before delivering crucial fiscal statement. Will Labour's economic plan survive market scepticism and political pressure?
Rachel Reeves' autumn budget ignores the Brexit-shaped hole costing Britain billions. As economic growth stalls, experts urge single market return to fix structural damage.
MP Liam Byrne warns Britain's fiscal instability is a major tax on growth. Discover the five key shifts needed to unlock investment and rebuild the UK's growth machine for the AI age.
The Office for Budget Responsibility faces calls to implement transparent forecasting rules as it prepares to cut productivity growth estimates. Learn how this could protect fiscal credibility.
UK consumer confidence has cratered to -19, with Brits bracing for tax rises. Discover the bleak GfK survey findings and what it means for the economy ahead of the Budget.
London faces a major economic risk as office space shortage threatens 2.2m jobs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to act now to protect UK competitiveness against global rivals.
Step into Rachel Reeves' shoes and try to balance Britain's budget in our interactive game. Can you keep MPs happy and bond markets calm while tackling a £22bn shortfall?