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OBR Chair Resigns as Fiscal Forecasts Spark Political Row

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned. The move follows intense scrutiny of the watchdog's economic forecasts and exposes the government's delicate balancing act between political promises and market demands.

OBR chief resigns over premature Budget data release

OBR chairman Richard Hughes quits after a report blames the watchdog for the early release of Rachel Reeves' Budget forecasts. The incident is labelled its 'worst failure' in 15 years. Read the full story.

OBR boss quits after Budget documents leaked

Office for Budget Responsibility chairman Richard Hughes has resigned after sensitive details of Rachel Reeves's Budget were published prematurely. Follow for the latest political updates.

OBR demands 'complete change' after Budget leak

The UK's budget watchdog calls for a total overhaul of its sensitive publication process after a technical error released forecasts early. Read the full report and recommended changes.

Rachel Reeves' 'Live Now, Pay Later' Budget Gamble

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget offers short-term relief but defers major tax increases, creating a high-stakes gamble for the UK economy and Labour's political future. Will it pay off?

Budget Leak Déjà Vu: Dalton 1947 vs Reeves 2024

A major Budget leak by the OBR forces Chancellor Rachel Reeves into an embarrassing position, echoing Hugh Dalton's 1947 resignation scandal. Discover the parallels in Westminster's history of financial secrecy.

Reeves furious over Budget leak before speech

Chancellor Rachel Reeves responds with fury to a major Budget leak by the OBR minutes before her Commons statement. Follow for live updates on this breaking political story.

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