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Chancellor's Frustration: Leaks Threaten Budget Integrity

Chancellor's Frustration: Leaks Threaten Budget Integrity

Update: 2025-12-10
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves expresses frustration over unauthorized Budget leaks, labeling them very damaging and emphasizing their impact on the Budgets integrity. She confirms an investigation into the leaks, with a focus on a Financial Times report suggesting she abandoned income tax plans. The leaks also led to an accidental pre-Budget publication by the Office for Budget Responsibility. A review of Treasury processes and a cybersecurity examination are underway, with the Cabinet Office leading the leak inquiry. The situation underscores the challenges of maintaining confidentiality in government, particularly regarding sensitive financial information.

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Chancellor's Frustration: Leaks Threaten Budget Integrity

Chancellor's Frustration: Leaks Threaten Budget Integrity