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OBR says it raised concerns with Treasury about pre-budget briefings – UK politics live

The Guardian - World NewsEN 14 min read 100% complete by Andrew SparrowDecember 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
OBR says it raised concerns with Treasury about pre-budget briefings – UK politics live
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The UK's Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) raised concerns with the Treasury regarding pre-budget leaks before the budget was released. OBR representatives told Members of Parliament that they felt the need to correct misconceptions circulating in the media ahead of the budget. While no formal complaint was filed, the OBR communicated to Treasury officials that the unusual amount of information appearing in the press about OBR forecasts was unhelpful. The OBR believes the leaks prolonged uncertainty, which is damaging to the economy. It is unclear where the leaked information originated.

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