The K-shaped Christmas: wealthy few drive holiday spending splurge while many struggle to get by
A soaring stock market rewards the already well-off but Trump’s handling of the economy has caused his approval ratings to plunge
Friday briefing: After constant leaks and a resignation, is the OBR still fit for purpose?
In today’s newsletter: Critics say the OBR’s growing influence has outpaced its accountability, raising questions about whether it serves the public, the Treasury, or the markets
EU looks at legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China
Commission unveils €3bn strategy to de-risk and diversify supply chains for critical rare earth metals and elements
Can you be on a six-figure income and still be considered poor?
A viral essay has caused outrage in the US with its argument that the poverty line for a family of four is now $136,500. But is this so wrong, asks Arwa Mahdawi
OBR chief’s exit may ease pressure on Rachel Reeves but the battle isn’t over
With the row deepening over budget leaks, who is most likely to replace Richard Hughes in the increasingly thankless role of chair?
Bank of England defends OBR’s independence against political attacks; UK banks pass stress tests – as it happened
BoE governor Andrew Bailey says it’s important to remember why Office for Budget Responsibility was created, amid row over budget leaks
OBR complained to Treasury before budget about leaks spreading ‘misconceptions’
Official tells MPs there was lots of information appearing in the press that ‘wasn’t particularly helpful’
Use shop loyalty cards, invest, switch savings accounts: six ways to tackle inflation
Prices are rising on everything from energy to food – but there are ways to cushion the impact
OECD warns Reeves higher taxes and spending restraint will limit consumer expenditure
UK economy will grow faster than France, Germany and Italy but slower than US next year, report predicts
The most misleading thing about Rachel Reeves’s budget? Who it was really for
Labour backbenchers have been cheering it as a win for the most vulnerable in society. In fact it was aimed at the bond markets, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
OBR chair quits after inquiry into early release of budget document
Richard Hughes takes ‘full responsibility’ for watchdog error as Starmer attempts to secure chancellor’s position
The Guardian view on OBR v the Treasury: ministers have embraced the theatre of errors
Editorial: The government is trapped between Labour’s instincts and bond traders’ demands. Sensible fixes exist, but require imagination ministers have yet shown
How the standoff between Rachel Reeves and the OBR unfolded
Treasury’s independent economic forecaster says outlook for economy rosier than chancellor led everyone to believe
UK politics: OBR chief resigns, saying budget leak was ‘technical but serious’ error – as it happened
Richard Hughes says he is stepping down in order to restore confidence in organisation
UK factory sector grows for first time in a year despite budget uncertainty; Airbus shares slide amid A320 problems – as it happened
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