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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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