Britain’s economy could face a “very significant” hit from the war in Iran, the UK’s official forecaster warned on Tuesday, as the conflict threatened to derail chancellor Rachel Reeves’ promise to deliver “stability”. Against a backdrop of market turmoil, the Office for Budget Responsibility downgraded Britain’s growth forecast to 1.1 per cent in 2026 but … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The local authority in charge of the Gorton and Denton by-election has called on a group which raised concerns over voter fraud in the poll to share its evidence. Manchester City Council said on Tuesday … Read more
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A quick guide to official economic forecasts presented by UK chancellor Rachel Reeves on Tuesday
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A sell-off in gilts accelerated on Tuesday as a surge in oil and gas prices unleashed by the Middle East war prompted traders to rapidly scale back expectations for interest rate cuts from the Bank of England. The sharp moves in markets came as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver her Spring Statement to parliament, … Read more
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FT analysis identifies 12 accounts on platform that made large well-timed wagers just ahead of start of conflict