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Budget 2026: Cheaper gherkins but bigger bills?

Politico Europe27 October 2026, 08:09 UTCUnited Kingdom

It’s budget eve but can the chancellor really deliver a ‘breathing space’ budget? With living standards under pressure, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy explore the trade-offs John Healey must balance between the cost-of-living crisis, the government’s plan for growth and whether ministers can convince voters that they’re easing the pressure. Plus, Sam heads to Doncaster-Sheffield […]

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