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Bills, banks, ‘breathing space’: what was in Burnham’s first budget? - The Latest

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Bills, banks, ‘breathing space’: what was in Burnham’s first budget? - The Latest
John Healey has promised to help Britons navigate ‘global economic storms’ in his first budget as chancellor - but the Tories have criticised the Treasury for kicking the can down the road on big decisions. Lucy Hough speaks to economics editor Heather Stewart10:59Bills, banks, ‘breathing space’: what was in Burnham’s first budget? - The Latest

In his first budget as chancellor, John Healey has pledged to offer ‘breathing space’ to help Britons navigate ‘global economic storms’. There were a record number of measures, including a one-off £100 energy payment to millions and a rise in the levy on bank profits. But the Conservatives have criticised the government for postponing big decisions, including on defence and welfare. Lucy Hough speaks to economics editor Heather Stewart

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