Environment Agency loses £300m in landfill tax
A watchdog report reveals the Environment Agency failed to collect £300m in landfill tax from illegal waste sites. Read the full investigation into this major financial and environmental failure.
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OBR Chief's Departure Eases Pressure on Chancellor Reeves
The surprise resignation of the OBR's chair offers Chancellor Rachel Reeves temporary relief from fiscal scrutiny, but experts warn the underlying economic challenges remain. Discover the implications for UK economic policy.
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 hits back at 'misconceptions' in Treasury briefings
OBR economist David Miles defends watchdog's transparency after Treasury briefings suggested £10bn fiscal swing. He calls reports 'damaging' and sets the record straight. Read the full details.
OBR official criticises pre-budget leaks for causing damage
OBR's Prof David Miles tells MPs that pre-budget leaks spread damaging misconceptions, contradicting government briefings and potentially harming economic growth. Read the full hearing details.
OECD warns UK tax and spending policies will slow consumption
The OECD forecasts UK growth will outpace major EU economies in 2025, but warns household budgets will be squeezed by fiscal policy, limiting consumer spending. Read the full analysis.
Reeves Budget Misleads on Tax Hike Reasons
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.
Budget speculation left businesses 'in limbo', says CBI
A CBI survey shows UK business activity fell at its fastest pace in five years amid pre-Budget tax fears, delaying investment and hiring. Discover the full impact.
OBR vs Treasury: Ministers' Fiscal 'Theatre of Errors'
The Treasury is accused of undermining the OBR's forecasts, creating a 'theatre of errors' that risks UK economic stability. Read our analysis of the fiscal rules clash.
Did Starmer mislead the public over the budget?
Analysis reveals the complex truth behind the government's tax rise decision. Was the public given the full picture? Read the detailed breakdown.
OBR report leaked twice due to staff technical errors
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.
Investigation: OBR Leadership Responsible for Budget Leak
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.
Starmer denies misleading public in OBR budget row
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.
Investor confidence crisis 'remains live' post-Budget
Oxford Economics warns UK's Autumn Budget risks a slow-burn loss of investor confidence, threatening the pound and borrowing costs. Discover the analysis behind the muted initial market reaction.
Trump extends asylum freeze after guard shooting
President Trump announces indefinite asylum pause following fatal National Guard shooting. Read the latest developments and expert warnings about immigration policy changes.
Chancellor defends Budget comments in headroom dispute
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.
Reeves Denies Misleading Public Over Tax Increases
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends £26bn tax rises amid OBR controversy and opposition calls for resignation. Get the latest on UK budget fallout.
US immigration oversight dismantled, experts warn
Trump administration dismantles DHS civil rights watchdog system, reducing staff from 150 to 9. Experts warn this enables immigration abuses with impunity as detention network expands.
Reeves denies misleading public on finances
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.
Reeves faces budget row over deficit claims timeline
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends budget amid deepening controversy as OBR reveals earlier knowledge of improved finances. Follow live updates on this political storm.
Reeves faces 'lied' claims over budget black hole
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.
FCA pressed to investigate Treasury Budget briefings
SNP demands FCA investigation into Treasury's £20bn fiscal hole claims as OBR reveals no shortfall existed. Read the latest on Budget controversy.
Reeves' Budget raises more questions than answers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves concludes Budget week facing scrutiny over fiscal 'black hole' claims and back-loaded tax measures. Analysis reveals growing uncertainty.
Reeves accused of misleading public on UK finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces Tory accusations of misleading the public over the state of UK finances after an OBR letter revealed a budget surplus. Discover the full story.
OBR's future uncertain after budget leak scandal
The Office for Budget Responsibility faces existential crisis after accidentally leaking Rachel Reeves' budget. Can the watchdog survive the political fallout? Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast.
OBR Challenges Treasury's Account of Budget Tax Decision
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's Growth Budget Faces Fiscal Questions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget targets economic growth through business investment and planning reforms, but questions remain about fiscal responsibility. Read our analysis.
Labour's 2025 Budget: A High-Stakes Election Gamble
Analysis of the 2025 Budget reveals Chancellor's risky bet on economic growth ahead of the next general election. Will Labour's fiscal plans pay off? Read the full breakdown.
IFS Warns Budget Tax Plans Are 'Fiscal Fiction'
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Jeremy Hunt's budget relies on 'fiscal fiction' with unrealistic spending cuts and tax rises. Read the full analysis of the UK's financial outlook.
IFS Challenges Reeves' 'Fiscal Fiction' Tax Plan
The IFS warns Rachel Reeves' Budget relies on 'heroic' spending restraint, with major tax rises delayed until 2028, risking future fiscal credibility. Read the full analysis.
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