cuts without an obr forecast. but the chancellor s mini budget did not have that analysis which is a major reason markets and investors reacted negatively. they like the watchdog boss mac verdict to reassure them. it is reported the obr offered to write a report that the government declined. after the turmoil with the pound falling and borrowing costs soaring, liz truss met the head of obr, which is an unusual move. we now know we will get the watchdog s verdict before november the 23rd. when exactly is not yet clear. this is part of the government trying to reassure the market still? and steady the ship. the first hearing of the uk covid public inquiry will begin later today to examine the uk s response to coronavirus and the impact of the pandemic. the hearing had originally been scheduled for last month, but was delayed after the death