11 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: It accidentally leaked the Budget and gets its forecasts wildly wrong. Yet George Osborne's unelected quango has more power over Chancellors than ever

The premature publication of the Budget by the Office for Budget Responsibility was just about the only reason for a chuckle in what was a pretty grim day for the country and the economy.

Politics

27 h. ago Flutter warns over earnings hit from Budget gambling tax blow

The Paddy Power owner said the tax raid will impact earnings by around £241.7 million in 2025-26 and £407.9 million in 2026-27.

Events

42 h. ago UK Budget RECAP: SNP on 'absolute chaos' for Scotland as Rachel Reeves defends tax rises

The UK Budget was a crucial moment for under-pressure Sir Keir Starmer and his Chancellor Rachel Reeves - the markets seem happy, but what will the ultimate fallout be?

Economics

43 h. ago UK Budget LIVE: OBR forecast leaked early in error as SNP claim 'absolute chaos' for Scotland

The UK Budget was a crucial moment for under pressure Sir Keir Starmer and his Chancellor Rachel Reeves - the markets seem happy but what will the fall out be?

Events

47 h. ago OBR UK Budget leak: How was the OBR forecast leaked? What is the OBR?

The leaking of the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast has been condemned, with immediate calls for an inquiry

Politics

47 h. ago UK Budget LIVE: OBR forecast leaked early in error as Scotland impact revealed

The UK Budget is set to be defining for Sir Keir Starmer and his Chancellor Rachel Reeves - but just how will it be received?

Politics