The main measures of Rachel Reeves’ second Budget have been revealed ahead of the chancellor’s speech to the House of Commons, after the Office for Budget Responsibility published its forecasts by accident on its website.

Rachel Reeves remains under pressure despite being handed a small bonus after data showed inflation remained unchanged in September. Inflation had been forecast to rise as high as 4 per cent by economic experts, but remained at 3.8 per cent. Fuel prices ...

Live: Tax hiked and growth downgraded as Budget details released early - Ms Reeves is widely expected to pull the lever on tax hikes in order to fill a black hole in the public finances as she delivers her second budget.