Chancellor John Healey delivers his first budget under Andy Burnham’s energy bills while warning of the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. Photograph: Kirsty O’Connor/TreasuryChancellor John Healey delivers his first budget under Andy Burnham’s government, promising help with energy bills while warning of the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. Photograph: Kirsty O’Connor/Treasury
Thursday briefing: Everything you need to know about Burnham’s first budget
In today’s newsletter: There’s help on household energy bills and a modest bank tax, but big questions about this government’s long term vision remain unanswered
Good morning. As chancellor John Healey delivered the first budget of the Burnham government yesterday afternoon, the now-familiar phrasings were all in there: “breathing space” for The chancellor announced a series of measures to cut energy costs, including extending the VAT cut. Photograph: Alamy/PA
