Reeves Faces Resignation Calls Over Budget Claims
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire after the OBR revealed she knew of a budget surplus months before warning of a fiscal crisis. Read the full story and its political fallout.
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No10 defends Reeves over economy claims pre-Budget
Downing Street denies Chancellor Rachel Reeves misled public over £20bn economic black hole. OBR letter reveals surplus existed before tax hike warnings. Read the full story.
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.
OBR challenges Treasury's account of Reeves' tax U-turn
The UK's budget watchdog disputes claims that Rachel Reeves abandoned income tax rises due to improved forecasts, revealing she had the data weeks earlier. Explore the political fallout.
OBR's Budget Blunder: Career-Ending Mistakes Explored
After the OBR's early budget release shook markets, we examine what constitutes a critical workplace error today. Discover how professionals recover from major slip-ups.
OBR Chief Prepared to Resign Over Budget Leak
OBR chair Richard Hughes offers to resign after a technical error led to the premature leak of Rachel Reeves' Budget. An investigation is underway to prevent future breaches.
Starmer defends tax-raising Budget amid manifesto row
Keir Starmer defends the tax-raising Budget as essential for public services and fighting child poverty, while experts warn it fails to boost growth. Read the full analysis.
OBR Budget leak blamed on 'external person'
An external person may be to blame for the major Budget leak. OBR chair Richard Hughes is 'mortified' as a cyber security expert leads the investigation. Read the latest.
Starmer grilled over Labour's £30bn tax raid in budget
Keir Starmer faces tough questioning over Labour's £30bn tax plans as OBR disputes fiscal black hole claims. Read the full analysis of budget fallout.
Reeves defends budget as workers face tax rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget, admitting working people will pay more tax but vowing to grow the economy. Get the latest on tax thresholds and economic forecasts.
Budget Leak: OBR Chair 'Mortified', Ex-Cyber Chief Probes
The OBR's budget details leaked 45 minutes early, prompting an investigation led by a former cybersecurity chief. Discover the fallout and political reactions.
OBR Chief: External Actor May Be Behind Budget Leak
The OBR chairman claims an 'external person' may have accessed Rachel Reeves' Budget plans early. A full investigation is underway. Read the latest on this major security breach.
Reeves' £26bn Tax Hike Budget Faces Scrutiny
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a Budget raising £26bn in taxes, lifting 450,000 children from poverty but facing leak scandal. Read the full analysis.
Reeves' 2025 Budget: More Taxes, Less Growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget raises multiple taxes while failing to boost economic growth, leaving Labour vulnerable to public discontent. Analysis of the political fallout.
25,000 families to claim benefits after cap lifted
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps two-child benefit cap, costing £3bn annually by 2030 but lifting 450,000 children from poverty. OBR predicts surge in Universal Credit claims.
Reeves' Budget Leaked, £26bn Tax Raid Unveiled
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' final Budget descends into farce after an OBR leak reveals a £26bn tax raid on working Britons. Discover the full impact of the fiscal statement.
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.
Reeves' Budget Lifts Children From Poverty
Rachel Reeves' budget delivers real gains for families but faces OBR warnings over future cuts. Discover the full analysis of Labour's fiscal strategy and its implications.
Rachel Reeves' Budget Speech Offers No Surprises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget speech contained no new announcements after policy leaks. The OBR accidentally published the full document ahead of delivery.
Reeves' Budget Puts Party Before Country
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget alienates voters to appease Labour MPs, raising taxes for welfare spending. A furious public won't be bought off for long. Read the full analysis.
Shapps brands Rachel Reeves' Budget 'catastrophic'
Freshly knighted Sir Grant Shapps condemns Rachel Reeves' 'chaotically delivered' Budget featuring £26bn tax hikes. Discover the full story behind the political clash.
Budget Leak Chaos: Inside Rachel Reeves' Response
Exclusive look at the chaotic Budget leak that rocked Westminster. Discover how Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a calm, controlled speech despite the drama. Read the full story.
Budget warning: 1.7% school funding cut over SEND costs
Union leaders warn of catastrophic 1.7% real-term funding drop for mainstream schools as government absorbs SEND costs. The OBR reveals a £6.3bn fiscal risk.
OBR Casts Doubt on Labour's Small Boat Plan
The Treasury watchdog questions Labour's timeline to stop Channel crossings and close asylum hotels, warning of a £1.4bn budget shortfall by 2028/29. Discover the financial risks.
Tax Hikes Hit 1.7 Million as Growth Forecasts Cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises, hitting 1.7 million Britons. OBR forecasts downgraded growth and apologises for early budget leak. Read the full analysis.
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.
Tax hits 1.7 million as Reeves raises rates to record high
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises hitting 1.7 million Britons. Freeze on thresholds drags workers into higher tax bands as growth forecasts downgraded. Read the full analysis.
Reeves hikes taxes to all-time high in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises, hitting 1.7m with higher income tax. OBR forecasts downgraded and apologises for early document release.
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