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Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget

BBC Business·October 28, 2026·1 min read
Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget

Chancellor Healey unveiled his first Budget on Wednesday, announcing a £100 payment to help with energy bills and a new bank tax. The measures target the cost-of-living crisis amid global economic turmoil, but opposition parties criticized the Budget as insufficiently bold. The Budget aims to balance fiscal responsibility with support for households struggling with high energy costs.

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