Public Finance
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How Britain’s Fiscal Watchdog Unraveled After the Budget Data Leak
Long-standing friction with ministers predated the Budget data leak that forced Richard Hughes out, exposing weaknesses in the watchdog’s independence and governance.
Financial Times
2 min read
#Richard Hughes
#fiscal watchdog
#Budget leak
OBR chair resigns after premature forecast release disrupts Autumn Budget
The Office for Budget Responsibility chair resigned after a premature publication of fiscal forecasts on Wednesday, plunging the UK Autumn Budget into disarray and prompting scrutiny.
CNBC Top News
2 min read
#Office for Budget Responsibility
#Autumn Budget
#fiscal forecasts
UK to Freeze Rail Fares in Autumn Budget, Easing Costs for Season-Ticket Holders
Autumn Budget will freeze regulated UK rail fares, promising many season-ticket holders on busy routes savings of hundreds annually and relief for commuters.
Financial Times
2 min read
#rail fares
#Autumn Budget
#season tickets