Rachel Reeves sets early March date for spring statement as OBR prepares forecast
3 March update aims to give ‘stability and certainty’ after criticism over leaks before November budgetRachel Reeves has set a date of 3 March for an early spring statement, as Labour attempts to draw a line under a year of tax speculation blamed by business leaders for damaging Britain’s...
<p>3 March update aims to give ‘stability and certainty’ after criticism over leaks before November budget</p><p>Rachel Reeves has set a date of 3 March for an early spring statement, as Labour attempts to draw a line under a year of tax speculation blamed by business leaders for damaging Britain’s economy.</p><p>Announcing a date to prioritise “stability and certainty”, the Treasury said the chancellor had asked the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to prepare forecasts for the economy and public finances.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/dec/22/rachel-reeves-sets-early-march-date-for-spring-statement-as-obr-prepares-forecast">Continue reading...</a>
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