2 w. ago Starmer insists there was ‘no misleading’ amid claims Reeves lied in run

Sir Keir Starmer forced to defend Rachel Reeves during speech as Labour MPs voice discontent

Politics

2 w. ago Reeves warns against isolationist politics in Welsh summit speech

Rachel Reeves used her speech at the Wales Investment Summit to warn against the politics of ‘national retreat’.

Events

2 w. ago OBR says inadvertent budget leak is ‘worst failure’ in its 15

Investigation finds organisation’s leadership over many years was to blame for error, and similar breach happened earlier this yearPolitics live –latest updatesBritain’s budget watchdog has said the early leak of its budget documents before Rachel Reeves made her speech was the “worst failure” in its 15-year history as it emerged a similar breach had occurred earlier this year.The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said an investigation had found that the leadership of the organisation, over many years, was to blame for the early release of its Economic and Fiscal Outlook (EFO) document online nearly an hour before Reeves’s address last Wednesday. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Watchdog reveals reasons behind blunder that saw Budget details released early

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) released key details of the Budget more than half an hour before Rachel Reeves stood up to deliver her speech to Parliament last week

Economics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer speech LIVE: PM vows to go after welfare amid Rachel Reeves 'lies' accusations

In a major speech in London, Keir Starmer will call for sweeping welfare reforms - but he is likely to face questions about whether Rachel Reeves misled the public ahead of the Budget

Politics

3 w. ago What the Budget 2025 means for you: How Rachel Reeves' tax hikes will hit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has stood up to deliver her long awaited Autumn Budget for 2025. These are the main points at-a-glance.

Economics

3 w. ago The chaotic UK Budget leak ruined Rachel Reeves' speech and did nothing to help Labour government's image

The scenes were shambolic as the OBR released the details of the Budget before Rachel Reeves got up to speak.

Politics

3 w. ago Budget 2025 as it happened: The key points from Rachel Reeves speech

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has stood up to deliver her long awaited Autumn Budget for 2025. These are the main points at-a-glance.

Politics

3 w. ago Budget bitesize bullet points: 12 things you should know from Rachel Reeves' speech

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a series of bold promises in her Budget this afternoon, with implications for millions of people - from the lowest to highest earning Brits

Politics

3 w. ago Watch live: Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises as MPs react

Watch live from the Commons after Rachel Reeves delivered her Budget speech on Wednesday (26 November).

Economics

3 w. ago Inheritance tax change announced as 'payments will be exempt'

Rachel Reeves confirmed the news during her Budget speech on Wednesday lunchtime

Economics

3 w. ago Furious Rachel Reeves blasts 'serious' Budget leak minutes before speech

Opening her Budget statement, Rachel Reeves told the Commons: 'It is my understanding that the Office for Budget Responsibility's economic and financial outlook was released on their website before this statement'

Politics

3 w. ago Budget 2025 live: OBR error reveals Rachel Reeves’ full tax plans just minutes before speech

Chancellor to unveil series of tax hikes to fill black hole in public finances in addition to ditching two-child benefit cap and changes to ISAs

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves handed phone as major budget details LEAK minutes before speech

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

Politics

3 w. ago Financial markets in turmoil as Budget leak fiasco sends pound and gilts on rollercoaster ride

The pound and UK bonds swung wildly after a key Budget document was leaked ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' speech.

Economics

3 w. ago Watch live: Rachel Reeves delivers budget speech in parliament with raft of tax hikes expected

Watch live as Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget speech on Wednesday (26 November).

Politics