The Treasury will probe a possible leak concerning a revised economic growth forecast, announced by Treasury Permanent Secretary James Bowler. The Chancellor's forthcoming economic update might necessitate budget cuts if the Office for Budget Responsibility revises its forecast downward. Despite worries about the OBR's downgrade, Downing Street emphasized improvements in the UK's growth forecast by the OECD and IMF. Conservative Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride censured the Government for lacking effective economic solutions.