The Latest Breaking News from Budget

The economy watchdog forced to deny being ‘at war’ with Treasury after row over state of Britain’s public finances

Less than a week after her controversial Budget, Rachel Reeves has been warned that tax hikes and spending cuts will pile pressure on the UK economy in next two years

French unions have called for a national day of strike action and widespread protests on Tuesday to pile pressure on the government and MPs ahead of a big day of discussions on the government's 2026 budget proposal.

Keir Starmer forced to publicly defend chancellor over accusations she lied about country’s finances – as Labour MPs voice discontent

A damning report into last week’s Budget leak said the error was the worst failure in the OBR’s 15-year history

A review of the watchdog’s processes for publishing has been recommended.

The Budget’s ‘soft landing’ triggered the £10.95 million deal, say selling agents Beauchamp Estates

NEWS ANALYSIS: The prime minister’s claim that he always wanted to scrap the two-child benefit cap will cast doubt on his attempt to reassure voters – and his own cabinet colleagues – that he and the chancellor told the truth about tax rises, writes political editor David Maddox

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is pressing the Finance Secretary to introduce a discount on business rates.

Labour ministers have denied any suggestion that Ms Reeves misled voters.

Finance experts suggested that speculation over potential Budget measures may have had an impact on households’ sentiment.