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Rachel Reeves sets early March date for spring statement as OBR prepares forecast

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Treasury announces 3 March date to prioritise ‘stability and certainty’ after criticism of buildup to November budget

Rachel Reeves has set a date of 3 March for an early spring statement, as Labour attempts to draw a line under a year of tax speculation that business leaders blamed for damaging Britain’s economy.

Announcing a date to prioritise “stability and certainty”, the Treasury said the chancellor had asked the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to prepare forecasts for the economy and public finances.

Continue reading…Treasury announces 3 March date to prioritise ‘stability and certainty’ after criticism of buildup to November budgetRachel Reeves has set a date of 3 March for an early spring statement, as Labour attempts to draw a line under a year of tax speculation that business leaders blamed for damaging Britain’s economy.Announcing a date to prioritise “stability and certainty”, the Treasury said the chancellor had asked the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to prepare forecasts for the economy and public finances. Continue reading…