Rachel Reeves, along with her ministerial team, revealed that the Office for Budget Responsibility confirmed Labour’s claim of a £22 billion “black hole” in government finances left by the previous Conservative government. The OBR stated that the Tories had not disclosed £9.5 billion of net pressures on department budgets for 2024-5, leading to inaccurate spending plans. Reeves used this information in her Budget announcement to criticize the Conservatives, while outgoing Tory leader Rishi Sunak accused her of politicizing the OBR and defended his government’s economic record.
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Top transfers and star recruits fuel BYU Final Four hopes
BYU has rapidly transformed into a formidable force in college basketball, aiming for a Final Four after their Sweet 16 run. Key additions include former Baylor guard Robert Wright and five-star forward AJ Dybantsa, projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, complemented by returning contributors like Richie Saunders and Dawson Baker. With impressive depth from players like Nate Pickens and a ranking of No. 3 in CBS Sports' preseason Top 25,...
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