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Tom Harwood: The Simple Way to 'Abolish' the OBR

GB News's Tom Harwood argues the Office for Budget Responsibility's power stems from government borrowing. The solution? Run a surplus and render the fiscal watchdog irrelevant.

OBR Chief's Departure Eases Pressure on Chancellor Reeves

The surprise resignation of the OBR's chair offers Chancellor Rachel Reeves temporary relief from fiscal scrutiny, but experts warn the underlying economic challenges remain. Discover the implications for UK economic policy.

Reeves Accused of Misleading on OBR Forecasts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misrepresenting OBR economic forecasts to justify tax rises. Keir Starmer defends his chancellor as the autumn budget looms.

OBR chair quits over early budget release

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned following an investigation into the premature publication of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report.

Budget watchdog chief quits over accidental leak

The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has stepped down after forecasts were published 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, causing uproar in Parliament. Read the full story.

NSW Law Change Eases Child Conviction Rules

New South Wales reforms doli incapax, removing court requirements to consider a child's moral capacity. Critics warn this risks incarcerating more vulnerable children. Explore the implications.

OBR Leaks Budget 40 Minutes Early, Sparks Investigation

The Office for Budget Responsibility accidentally published its full budget analysis online 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, moving markets and prompting a major inquiry. Discover the full story behind the breach.

Labour's Budget: Gains for Families, Cuts Looming

Rachel Reeves' first budget lifts 350,000 children from poverty but faces OBR warnings of future Osborne-style cuts. Analysis of the fiscal strategy and its impact on public services.

OBR downgrades growth forecasts until 2030

The Office for Budget Responsibility is set to downgrade UK growth forecasts across a five-year period, dealing a blow to Labour's economic plans. Read the full analysis.

OBR needs rule-based framework to stay independent

The Office for Budget Responsibility faces calls to implement transparent forecasting rules as it prepares to cut productivity growth estimates. Learn how this could protect fiscal credibility.

New TB drug trial shows breakthrough potential

Sorfequiline, a new antibiotic, demonstrates stronger action against tuberculosis in recent trials, potentially revolutionising treatment for the disease that killed 1.23 million last year.

Landseer AI Fund: 77.3% Return Strategy Revealed

Discover how the Landseer Global AI Fund uses proprietary technology to identify genuine AI investments, delivering 77.3% returns over five years. Learn if it's right for your portfolio.

Climate Pledges Could Cut Global Heating by 1C

New analysis shows that fulfilling promises on renewables, energy efficiency, and methane could avoid nearly 1°C of global warming, offering a crucial path to climate stability. Discover the findings from the Cop30 summit.

Global Lens: A Day in Pictures from Around the World

From political gestures in New York to environmental protests in Delhi, The Guardian's picture editors curate Tuesday's most compelling global photographs. Explore the stories behind the images.

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