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What to expect in Burnham's first UK budget

Al Jazeera English2 hours ago2:10

The UK finance minister is set to deliver his first budget later on Wednesday, with the government under pressure to ease the cost of living. But the war in Iran has driven up energy prices and borrowing costs, leaving little money to spare. With finances stretched, Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government may not be able to afford to deliver on its promises. Al Jazeera’s Milena Veselinovic explains how the budget may take shape. #UKBudget #Burnham #UKEconomy #UKDebt #CostOfLiving #EnergyBills #JohnHealey #UKPolitics #BudgetDay #Treasury #UKDefence #NHS #Westminster #AlJazeeraEnglish