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John Healey delivering the 2026 budget in the House of Commons

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Budget 2026: £100 energy payment as watchdog warns of weak living standards

Millions are set to receive a £100 energy payment under budget measures reported by the Guardian, alongside an increase in bank tax. An OBR warning about weak…

Oct 28, 2026 · 9:16 PM2 min readvia The Guardian Business

John Healey holding the budget red box outside Downing Street

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UK living standards outlook worsens despite Healey budget

British households face renewed pressure on living standards as the Middle East war weakens the economic outlook, according to the Office for Budget…

Oct 28, 2026 · 9:10 PM2 min readvia The Guardian Business

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