The Latest Breaking News from OBR

What we learnt from Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – and what it means for you

From energy prices to economic growth, here The Independent takes a look at everything we learnt from the chancellor’s spring statement

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Reeves warns of risk of higher energy bills as Iran war sends oil and gas prices soaring

Gas prices have almost doubled since the start of the attacks on Iran

Evening Standard · Mar 3

Spring statement 2026: Forecasts at-a-glance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she had the ‘right economic plan’ for the UK despite the budget watchdog slashing its forecast for growth this year.

Evening Standard · Mar 3

OBR a backseat driver with out-of-date maps, thinktanks tell Rachel Reeves

Chancellor urged to reform Office for Budget Responsibility to open way to more public investment

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1

Boring or bust: Reeves aims to project calm competence in spring forecast

After 18 months of policy U-turns and political turmoil we are told not to expect any last-minute policy rabbits

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1

Labour’s immigration crackdown could force Reeves to raise taxes, leading economists warn

Chancellor warned that sharper than expected fall in net migration risks hurting economic growth and tax revenues

The Independent UK · Feb 25

What are Reform’s economic pledges – and how sensible are they?

The former Tory minister made his first speech as Reform’s Treasury spokesman

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Reform would restore two-child benefit cap in full, Jenrick to pledge

The former Tory minister is to make his first speech as Reform’s Treasury spokesman.

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Jenrick to outline Reform plans for OBR and net zero

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The Independent UK · Feb 18

Robert Jenrick to outline Reform UK plans for Bank of England and OBR

Nigel Farage named his top team on Tuesday, which included Conservative defectors Mr Jenrick and Suella Braverman.

Evening Standard · Feb 18