- Britain's Government Security Group has launched an investigation into a potential leak of Autumn Budget measures that could have affected financial markets.
- The probe follows a Bloomberg article published on 28 October that contained accurate details regarding planned changes to bank corporation tax.
- Treasury Committee chair Dame Meg Hillier voiced concerns that market-sensitive bank information was circulating in newsrooms before Parliament was informed.
- Treasury Permanent Secretary James Bowler said no banks or trade bodies were briefed ahead of the Budget, insisting strict confidentiality rules were maintained.
- Chancellor John Healey could face questions regarding the potential leak during an appearance before the Treasury Committee on Wednesday.
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