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UK Chancellor John Healey delivers first budget under PM Burnham
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is delivering his first budget statement under Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new administration.[1, 11, 12 +1] Healey said the budget would deliver "breathing space" for Britain, Bloomberg reported.[12] The Guardian reported Healey announced the scrapping of gas standing charges, which he said will save 60% of homes £45 a year.[1]
The Financial Times reported Healey is under pressure to tackle the cost of living crisis without alarming bond markets.[19] ABC News reported the economic backdrop is more difficult as a result of the turmoil caused by the Iran war.[11] The Guardian reported Healey said the UK faces a "difficult moment" as he prepares to deliver the budget.[1]
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Of the 5 rated outlets that covered it, 2 are left of center, 2 are center and 1 is right of center (1 of them in the Right group). 3 more are not rated.
Too few left- or right-leaning outlets to compare: 2 of 42 left-leaning, 2 of 33 center and 1 of 38 right-leaning outlets covered it.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: The New York Times (−0.70), The Guardian (−0.70).
- Center: ABC News (−0.19), Bloomberg (+0.08).
- Leans right: none.
- Right: The Washington Times (+1.27).
Not rated Financial Times, Al Jazeera, BBC News. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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Read across the spectrum
- Left-leaning Budget 2026 live: chancellor says scrapping of gas standing charges will save 60% of homes £45 a year
- Center UK Treasury chief faces headwinds as he delivers first budget under new PM Burnham
- Right-leaning British Treasury offers support with energy bills in the face of Iran war price shock