Treasury launches inquiry into budget leaks with ‘full support’ of Rachel Reeves

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lauren AlmeidaDecember 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM

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The UK Treasury has launched an inquiry into leaks of key policies ahead of the autumn budget announcement on November 26th. The inquiry, led by Permanent Secretary James Bowler, aims to review security processes and prevent future leaks. Several significant policies, including changes to income tax thresholds and levies on electric vehicles, were reported in the media before the official announcement. The inquiry has the "full support" of Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The leaks have drawn criticism from Conservatives, the Speaker of the House, and the Office for Budget Responsibility, with some suggesting the leaks were intentional and damaged economic confidence. The investigation's findings and potential consequences for those responsible remain uncertain.

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James Bowler 30% Richard Hughes 40% Meg Hillier 50% Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) ×250% Kemi Badenoch 60% James Murray ×270% Rachel Reeves ×480%

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budget leaks 100% treasury inquiry 90% budget security 70% economic statement 60% office for budget responsibility 50% income tax thresholds 50% security processes 40% public opinion 40%

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