Chancellor Healey pledges breathing space for consumers and businesses in first budget
Chancellor John Healey promised a "breathing space" for consumers and businesses in his first budget on October 28, speaking at IMF annual meetings in Bangkok. He pledged to stick to Labour's fiscal rules while recognizing rising living and business costs.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 11:33 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 11:40 UTC
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