ONS data revealed that UK borrowing exceeded OBR estimates, coinciding with John Healey's resignation from Starmer's government.

The entities involved

• Office for National Statistics →

  United Kingdom's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data

  • The Office for National Statistics has released provisional data regarding average private rents, noting market pressures driven by high demand in both England and Wales.Wed 19:20
  • ONS data highlights cost of living issues, prompting calls for government action regarding housing market failures, involving expert advice and political pressure.Tue 19:31
• Keir Starmer →

  Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024

  • Charity supports displaced communities in Gaza while political figures pressure UK on arms sales and Hamas links emerge.Fri 22:31
  • Keir Starmer faces criticism over tax policy while defending controversial tax raids and appointing Angela Eagle as DEFRA Secretary.Fri 18:56
• Office for Budget Responsibility →

  an advisory non-departmental public body

  • Alex Burghart cited figures near Office for Budget Responsibility data during a TV appearance.Fri 20:16
  • Financial pressures mount on the UK government as the Bank of England, Office for Budget Responsibility, and Debt Management Office grapple with bond market issues and fiscal sustainability.Fri 14:15

Related events

• OBR assesses the impact of current spending on the overall health of public finances.Sep 7
• The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) model has been criticized for mispricing economic growth and omitting shocks.Oct 20
• The Office for Budget Responsibility is evaluating the economic impact of government plans led by Andy Burnham and John Healey.Oct 29
• The Office for Budget Responsibility analyzed the financial impact of Rishi Sunak's tax freeze.Oct 30
• The Bank of England's policy decisions are informed by ONS data, which subsequently influences Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts.Mon 10:40