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6 days ago

UK economy assessments should be cut to one a year, IMF suggests

The IMF recommends annual assessments of UK government finances to enhance policy stability and prevent frequent changes.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Six starkest warnings from OBR report laying bare the perilous state of UK's finances

Britain's public finances are in a vulnerable position, facing soaring debt, borrowing, and spending, as warned by the Office for Budget Responsibility.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reeves braced for OBR forecasts to blow 20bn hole in tax and spending plans

Rachel Reeves must navigate a potential £20 billion deficit in her budget due to revised forecasts from the OBR, impacting tax and spending plans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

As Labour frustration grows, could OBR forecasts be cut to once a year?

The average opinion is now I wish we could scrap the OBR. In September it was we should strengthen the OBR, one source said, showing how far things have come.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Former Bank of England deputy warns Rachel Reeves against kneejerk cuts

"We've got ourselves into a frankly pretty ridiculous position where we're doing fiscal fine-tuning to control the OBR forecast five years ahead," Bean told an event hosted by the Resolution Foundation thinktank on Monday.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Reeves's proposed cuts will trigger big political arguments

Government will announce significant spending cuts, indicating financial constraints ahead.
The anticipated cuts confirm the elimination of the chancellor's 'headroom' for borrowing under current circumstances.
Political tensions expected as debates arise over responsibility for fiscal challenges.
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