Politics October 28, 2026 at 3:21 PM

Budget 2026 live: Chancellor announces £100 energy bill payment for millions as savers hit with tax hike

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John Healey says he wants to give families ‘a bit of breathing space’ in the wake of pressures from the conflict in the Middle East

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John Healey announced a new Starter ISA for first-time investors in the Budget

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