UK Chancellor John Healey scraps gas standing charges and restores cash ISA limit

The Guardian • 28 अक्टू 07:42

The Treasury plans to ask energy regulator Ofgem to abolish fixed daily fees on gas bills, which could save most households about £45 annually.

The Guardian • 28 अक्टू 07:11

John Healey announced that the planned reduction of the cash ISA allowance will be abandoned and that daily gas standing charges will be removed, measures welcomed by many financial advisers.

The Guardian • 28 अक्टू 06:00

John Healey's inaugural budget proposes £1.42 trillion in spending, targeted support for households and first-time buyers, and potential new levies on banks and online marketplaces.

The Guardian • 28 अक्टू 00:17

John Healey will present his first budget, focusing on measures to ease household costs, boost regional growth and increase defence spending while navigating fiscal constraints.

The Guardian • 27 अक्टू 22:56

Chancellor John Healey said the budget will provide temporary relief for low-income households and introduce measures such as cancelling the planned fuel duty rise, while deferring major tax and spending decisions to next year.

BBC • 27 अक्टू 22:30

Chancellor John Healey said the upcoming budget will focus on reducing energy costs, avoid new taxes and pursue extensive devolution, while acknowledging fiscal constraints and global pressures.

The Independent • 27 अक्टू 22:00

John Healey is set to announce gas-bill relief, tariff cuts and other modest measures aimed at easing the cost of living, while postponing major tax and spending reforms.

The Telegraph • 27 अक्टू 19:55

In the upcoming Budget, Chancellor John Healey will eliminate standing charges on gas bills and introduce measures that could lower annual household gas costs by £22-£50, while overall energy bills are expected to remain high.

The Telegraph • 27 अक्टू 07:37

Analysts argue that the UK government should focus on fiscal policies that lower household expenses, especially mortgage costs, while maintaining broader economic reforms.

CNBC • 27 अक्टू 07:34

John Healey delivered his inaugural UK budget, facing reduced fiscal buffers, higher borrowing costs and pressure from bond investors to limit spending while addressing defence and social commitments.

BBC • 26 अक्टू 00:26

UK Chancellor John Healey is preparing a tightly guarded budget amid stronger-than-expected growth, while inflation and borrowing pressures could pose challenges after January.