UK Budget: £100 energy bill help and tax rises

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: United Kingdom
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UK Budget: £100 energy bill help and tax rises

UK Chancellor Healey has announced £100 of energy bill support for millions of people, saying he wants to give those under cost-of-living pressure some breathing space. The budget also raises taxes on banks and some savers. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the UK is “drowning in an out-of-control welfare system”.

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