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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James Vowles vows ‘it simply won’t happen again’ in F1 Miami Grand Prix debrief
Williams boss James Vowles addressed a miscommunication incident involving Carlos Sainz Jr. and Alexander Albon during the Miami Grand Prix, where both drivers scored points, with Albon finishing P5 and Sainz P9. Sainz expressed frustration after Albon overtook him despite being told not to race, while Albon noted a delay in communication contributed to the situation. Vowles assured that such miscommunication would not occur again, emphasizing the need for improved clarity in team communications, and...
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