Budget 25: Early OBR report downgrades UK growth outlook as fiscal headroom doubles

OBR report released in 'unprecedented leak'

Patrick Brusnahan
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The Office for Budget Responsibility has slashed its forecasts for real GDP growth next year but found that the UK's fiscal headroom will receive a £22bn boost from the Treasury's latest economic plans.

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