Healey unveils first Budget with £100 energy-bill support
By The BriefBrief
Chancellor Healey unveiled his first Budget, including £100 for energy bills and a bank tax. The package made modest tax and spending changes, while opposition parties said it was not bold enough. Gilts held on to gains recorded before the Budget, avoiding a market wobble.
WHO:Chancellor Healey
WHAT:Unveiled his first Budget, including £100 for energy bills and a bank tax.
WHEN:Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:Healey said the Budget targeted the cost of living amid global economic turmoil.
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