Treasury officials under Jeremy Hunt failed to report a £9.5 billion spending gap to the Office of Budget Responsibility, which the watchdog chairman Richard Hughes accused of breaking the law during a Budget hearing. This comes after claims by Rachel Reeves that Hunt hid a larger £22 billion gap before the election, raising questions about the actions of Hunt and Treasury permanent secretary James Bowler. The OBR stated that it would have made different spending judgments had it been aware of all available information at Hunt’s last Budget in March, highlighting potential misunderstandings about disclosure laws.
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Stars' Oettinger embarrassed by Game 6 benching
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger expressed his embarrassment after being pulled from Game 5 of the Western Conference final, where he allowed two goals on the only two shots he faced. This performance underscored his team's disappointing playoff exit. Oettinger's struggles in this critical matchup highlighted the challenges faced by the Stars during the postseason. Full Article
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