Chancellor expected to bring in a raft of measures aimed at tackling the cost of living crisis John Healey has announced he is scrap standing charges on gas bills for millions of people as part of cost of living measures…
Standing charges on gas bills will be scrapped from next year for around 23 million homes, the Treasury has announced. John Healey will confirm the change in his first Budget as Chancellor on Wednesday, in which he has promised “breathing space…
Two of Westminster’s best-connected journalists Anne McElvoy and Sam Coates bring you everything you need to know about British politics. It’s budget day – and it’s a critical moment for the chancellor and the UK economy. So, what are the plans…
Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson made the admission after 13 minutes of tortured questions. Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson has admitted government spending adds to demand in the economy during a time of high inflation. The admission was made after 13 minutes of questioning…
Several major policy announcements are expected at the event The first Budget under new prime minister Andy Burnham is just around the corner, with households across the country waiting to find out what the planned fiscal changes could mean for…
Chancellor John Healey is poised to deliver his first Budget today, amid fevered speculation surrounding potential tax rises or spending cuts to fill a growing black hole in the public finances. The Budget is one of the biggest events in…
President William Ruto during an interview at State House in Nairobi on August 21, 2026. Correspondent in Nairobi, Kenya Kenya is sending its highest-level delegation to the Russia-Africa Summit, unlike last time, when it assigned the role to the then ambassador in…
he cost of living in the UK is back in focus as Chancellor John Healey prepares to deliver the government’s Autumn Budget on Wednesday, October 28. With energy costs under pressure from the conflict in the Middle East and public finances…
John Healey has got the tough gig. Andy Burnham has injected a mood of optimism into Britain since taking over as Prime Minister, lifting Labour’s fortunes and hopefully helping to fire up UK plc. The Chancellor, though, has to make…
UK Autumn Budget 2026: Chancellor John Healey is all set to present the Autumn Budget for this year sometime today. But many British people have concerns about the cost of living and energy bills. So will either of these improve after…
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