UK Budget 2026: Healey to scrap gas standing charges, saving 60% of homes £45/yr

UK Chancellor John Healey is set to deliver the first Budget of Andy Burnham's government, announcing the scrapping of gas standing charges, which will save 60% of households £45 annually. The move follows advocacy from Martin Lewis and signals a populist energy policy shift, though broader fiscal measures remain undisclosed. The Budget's full impact on markets and public finances is uncertain.

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