Dire warning over Budget plans as experts say it will do nothing to boost economy

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"Rachel Reeves's Budget will fail to boost Britain's growth, leading economists have warned, as Sir Keir Starmer was forced to deny Labour had misled the public over its record 26bn tax rises. In a damning assessment of the chancellor's plans, the highly respected Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said Ms Reeves had ducked measures that could have turned the dial on growth previously the chancellor's number one priority."

The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and produces documentaries like 'The A Word' that highlight American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet avoids paywalls and asks for donations to fund journalists to report both sides and keep reporting accessible to everyone. Economists warned Rachel Reeves's Budget will fail to boost Britain's growth, saying she omitted measures that could have raised growth. The Institute for Fiscal Studies said Reeves ducked growth-boosting measures; the Office for Budget Responsibility said the measures would not materially affect growth. A row over a manifesto pledge accused Labour of misleading the public over £26bn in tax rises; Keir Starmer defended the Budget as necessary for the NHS, schools, and reducing child poverty.

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