Analysis and reaction to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor | BBC News
BBC ParliamentChancellor John Healey has set out the government's tax and spending plans in his Budget – the first since Andy Burnham became prime minister. He revealed 20 million households in council tax bands A-D in England will receive a £100 "household energy payment" and the threshold for small business rate relief for retail hospitality and leisure businesses will be raised from £12,000 to £18,000. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the Budget was "not good enough, not strong enough, not bold enough". For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #UKPolitics #Politics #BudgetDay #PMQs #BBCNews