## OBR urged to overhaul report publication after Budget leak
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) faces urgent demands to completely revise how it publishes sensitive reports following a recent Budget information leak.
A notable voice emphasized:
> "To rebuild trust, the leadership of the OBR must take immediate steps to change completely the publication arrangements for sensitive material."
This call highlights the critical need for more secure and reliable procedures in handling economic forecasts and fiscal documents to maintain public confidence.
The leak exposed weaknesses in protocols, prompting calls for sweeping reform to safeguard future Budget disclosures.
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The incident underlines how trust in independent fiscal bodies hinges on their ability to protect information before official release, reinforcing the importance of robust publication controls.
"The leadership of the OBR must take immediate steps to change completely the publication arrangements for sensitive material."
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Author’s summary: The OBR must urgently reform its publication procedures after a Budget leak to restore trust and secure sensitive economic information from future breaches.
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Evening Standard on MSN — 2025-12-01