The Office for Budget Responsibility confirms Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget lacks growth drivers. With 650,000 emigrating and business rates soaring, critics warn of a stagnant 'zombie economy'.
Richard Hughes's resignation as OBR chair follows budget leak chaos. Experts warn the search for a credible successor is vital for UK fiscal governance and market confidence. Read the analysis.
Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves, revealing he personally weighed breaking a manifesto pledge on income tax. Analysis shows his political survival is now bound to hers. Read the full story.
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.
Richard Hughes resigns as OBR chair after an inquiry into the early release of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report on the watchdog's 'worst failure'.
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.
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.
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.
The Office for Budget Responsibility calls its accidental early release of key Budget details the 'worst failure' in its history. Discover the full story and what happens next.
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves and addresses the OBR budget leak, calling it a 'serious error'. He also reveals he considered breaking a key manifesto pledge. Read the latest.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a High Value Council Tax Surcharge on properties over £2 million from April 2028. Discover how this property tax reform aims to increase fairness.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.8% state pension rise from April 2026 and assures pensioners with no other income will not pay tax this Parliament. Learn what this means for you.
Martin Lewis grills Rachel Reeves on state pension increase. Get the key facts on the 4.8% rise and confirmation pensioners won't need to file tax returns.
Business leaders express disappointment as Rachel Reeves' budget offers few pro-growth initiatives despite OBR's bleak forecasts. Discover the key takeaways and industry reactions.
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.
Full Fact examines claims about tax thresholds, NHS appointments, unemployment and house building from the 2025 Budget debate. Read our detailed analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over frozen tax thresholds in BBC interview. Analysis reveals political manoeuvring behind Budget 2025 announcements. Read the full breakdown.
Money expert Martin Lewis reveals the Budget's cash ISA limit cut is a 'wrong move' affecting millions of savers. Discover the details and his alternative solution.
Money expert Martin Lewis outlines three positive changes from Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget affecting savings, energy bills and telecoms. Discover how these wins impact you.
The IFS says Rachel Reeves broke a manifesto pledge with £26bn tax hikes, pushing the tax burden to a record high. Read the full analysis.
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.
Good Morning Britain faces viewer backlash as Ed Balls interviews Chancellor Rachel Reeves on the 2025 Budget. Critics cite his Labour links as 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends freezing income tax thresholds until 2031, a move affecting 1.5 million people. She also took a swipe at Nigel Farage over Reform Party 'traitors'.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first budget with a mansion tax and end to the two-child benefit cap. Will it give Labour's government the direction it needs?
UK retailers welcome business rates changes in the budget, avoiding the worst-case scenario. Sainsbury's CEO says 'industry concerns have been heard'. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget was leaked 40 minutes before official delivery, sparking a Whitehall investigation into the security breach.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over whether freezing tax thresholds breaks Labour's manifesto commitments. Analysis reveals how wage growth could push more into paying income tax.
Political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers sharp commentary on Rachel Reeves' budget announcement through his latest artwork. Discover the symbolism and message behind the drawing.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £26bn tax rise package but sidesteps questions on her political future. Economic growth forecasts downgraded. Read the full analysis.