All 5 'Fixes' Andy Burnham Says Will Make Costs Easier Ahead Of 2026's Budget |
All 5 'Fixes' Andy Burnham Says Will Make Costs Easier Ahead Of 2026's Budget
The prime minister said “these changes will make life a little easier and put more money back in your pocket”, though they’ve been dubbed an “insult” by some.
Chancellor John Healey has unveiled five “everyday fixes” designed to make day-to-day costs more manageable for “millions” of people in the UK.
This comes ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, which will be the first under prime minister Andy Burnham.
Healey said of the package: “Today’s everyday fixes are just a small part of what we are doing to give families a bit of breathing space.”
“Conflict in the Middle East and Europe is hitting families here at home through higher everyday costs,” he continued, adding: “We can’t control global events, but we can act where we can make a difference.”
Burnham stated: “If you’re a nurse driving for work, a parent spending those precious first weeks with your new baby, or an unpaid carer picking up an extra shift, these changes will make life a little easier and put more money back in your pocket.”
He claimed that tomorrow’s Budget will “go further to give families and businesses the breathing space they need today, while we build a stronger economy, transform our country and bring down costs for people long-term”.
So what do those “fixes” actually entail?
1) Raising tax-free........