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OBR Cyber Leak: How A Botched Budget Release Shook Trust In The UK Fiscal Watchdog
Nov 27, 2025

OBR Cyber Leak: How A Botched Budget Release Shook Trust In The UK Fiscal Watchdog

The Office for Budget Responsibility accidentally published its Budget analysis online before the Chancellor spoke in Parliament. A simple technical mistake turned into a serious cyber incident, forced an urgent review, and raised questions about digital risk across government. Here is what happened, why a cyber expert is now involved, and what it means for trust in the numbers that shape UK policy.