UK Budget 2026: Chancellor faces cost-of-living vs growth trade-offs

Ahead of the UK Budget, Chancellor John Healey must balance cost-of-living pressures with growth plans. The budget is framed as a 'breathing space' but faces constraints from fiscal rules and voter expectations. The outcome will signal the government's fiscal direction and political viability.

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