Treasury Refuses To Publish UK Economic Forecast

22nd September 2022

The Treasury is refusing to publish a forecast of the UK's economic outlook alongside this Friday's mini-Budget.

Independent forecaster the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has already provided a draft to Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, the BBC understands.

The Treasury Select Committee says a forecast is "vital" given recent government moves to curb living costs.

Action to cap annual energy bills could cost about £150bn, and tax cuts are expected on Friday.

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