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UK Budget 2026: Healey Targets Gas Bills Before Tax Announcements

Chancellor John Healey has announced an end to gas standing charges ahead of his first budget, as the government faces pressure to ease living costs without unsettling bond markets.

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Investors assess potential budget winners across UK stocks

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Healey promises breathing space in eve of budget message

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Modest policies expected with important decisions deferred

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Climbing borrowing costs frame expectations for cautious budget

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Healey announces gas standing charges will end

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Commons statement scheduled with heating rebates among expected measures

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  1. Healey ‘to announce UK minimum wage will rise by nearly 4%’ in new boost for workers
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