Healey's Budget hits banks with higher tax while offering householders a £100 handout on bills - but won't cut benefits as millions are expected to pay more tax under frozen thresholds

Daily Mail - Oct 28, 2026

John Healey is struggling to balance the books amid the Middle East crisis and Andy Burnham's spending ambitions.

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