OBR Backs Reeves Over Budget 'Misleading' Claims
A top OBR official has defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves against accusations she misled the public over the UK's finances ahead of the Budget. Read the full details of the political row.
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Gilt Yields Swing Wildly Amid Budget Tax Speculation
UK bond markets experienced extreme volatility in the run-up to the Budget as Chancellor Rachel Reeves' signals on income tax sent borrowing costs soaring and plunging. Discover the key dates and market reactions.
Guardian corrects government spending chart and obituary
The Guardian has issued corrections for a government expenditure chart that mislabelled £400bn and omitted £62bn, and for an obituary of architect Christopher Mullan. Discover the details and how to report errors.
Starmer insists 'no misleading' in Budget row
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public over the economy ahead of the Budget. OBR head resigns after leak probe.
Starmer denies misleading public, defends Reeves' Budget
PM Keir Starmer champions Budget achievements and announces welfare reform push, while rejecting claims the Chancellor misled the public on finances. Read the latest.
Reeves Under Fire as OBR Leak Crisis Deepens
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces intense scrutiny over the OBR's Budget leak and its revelation she was told of a surplus. Will the watchdog's chief survive Treasury fury? Read the full story.
Reeves Faces Resignation Calls Over Budget 'Lies'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire after the fiscal watchdog revealed she was told there was no hole in public finances months before her grim Budget warnings. Have your say in our poll.
Chancellor Reeves accused of misleading UK over finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misleading Britain about the state of public finances ahead of the budget. Discover the full story behind the political row.
Reeves accused of lying over public finances hole
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misleading public and markets after Treasury watchdog reveals she knew about £4.2bn headroom months before £30bn tax hikes. Read the full investigation.
Reeves accused of misleading UK over Budget figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misleading Britain about public finances as OBR reveals she knew about surplus before tax rises. Read the full investigation.
Reeves defends £30bn Budget tax rise as 'minimum'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists her £30bn Budget tax increase is the 'absolute minimum' despite Treasury watchdog identifying only £6bn shortfall. Read the full analysis.
UK's Fiscal Repair Job 'Far From Complete' After Budget
The Resolution Foundation warns the UK's fiscal repair job is far from complete, with major tax rises and austerity measures looming. Discover the full analysis.
OBR: UK finances remain vulnerable despite budget
The Office for Budget Responsibility warns Rachel Reeves's tax-raising budget leaves UK public finances exposed to future shocks, despite doubling the fiscal buffer. Growth forecasts downgraded.
Budget Forecasts Record Tax and Spending Levels
Rachel Reeves's Budget commits to longest high spending period since WWII, with tax burden hitting 38.3% of GDP. Discover what this means for UK finances.
Reeves Budget: Tax Hikes and National Wage Increases
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget with tax rises to fill a public finance black hole. National Living Wage to increase to £12.71. Full details inside.
Reeves calls for Labour unity ahead of tax-raising Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to back her Budget, expected to include tax hikes to fix public finances. Get the latest on the political and economic showdown.
Reeves calls for Labour unity ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to support Wednesday's Budget amid expected tax increases and economic challenges. Read the latest Westminster developments.
Reeves calls for Labour unity ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to support the Budget, calling it a 'team sport'. The statement is expected to include tax rises to address public finances.
OBR to downgrade UK growth forecasts in Budget blow
Britain's fiscal watchdog will slash growth forecasts for every year of this parliament, dealing a major blow to Rachel Reeves's Budget plans. Read the full analysis.
Reeves faces £17.4bn borrowing blow before Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a £17.4bn public borrowing headache as she finalises next week's Budget. Will she raise taxes or cut spending? Discover the fiscal dilemma.
UK Economy Health Check: Key Data Before Budget
Final UK economic health check before the budget reveals £15bn October borrowing, flat retail sales, and a slight energy price cap fall. Stay informed on the latest financial data.
MPs urge gambling tax hike despite industry warnings
Cross-party committee challenges Treasury to increase betting levy despite industry claims it would harm jobs and investment, arguing current rates fail to reflect societal costs.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
IFS: Reeves faces worst economic inheritance since WWII
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's economic reality as experts warn of 'dark clouds' gathering over public finances, with tough decisions on tax and spending looming.
Reeves vows Britain will defy economic forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to confront Britain's economic challenges head-on as OBR downgrades productivity forecasts and warns of potential tax increases ahead.
Reeves rules out mansion tax in budget positioning
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses mansion tax plans while former Bank of England Governor Mervyn King delivers stark warning about UK's 'parlous' public finances ahead of budget announcement.
Reeves Confronts £22bn Budget Black Hole
Newly appointed Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces stark warning from Treasury officials about Britain's dire economic outlook and massive funding shortfall just days into the job.
Government facing major financial risks, warns watchdog
The National Audit Office head Gareth Davies reveals serious concerns about government financial management and accountability in exclusive interview with David Lammy.
Reeves demands economic growth plan in first day as Chancellor
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches economic fightback with urgent growth directive to ministers, warning Britain faces 'most challenging inheritance since WWII' with public finances in worst state ever recorded.
Reeves forced into borrowing spree as fiscal plans unravel
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts harsh economic reality as soaring debt costs and weak growth force major borrowing increases, putting Labour's fiscal rules under severe pressure.
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