John Healey’s underwhelming budget punts big decisions into 2027
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See allJohn Healey’s underwhelming budget punts big decisions into 2027
The chancellor’s short-term giveaways can't continue indefinitely.
The government should back up its impressive savings and efficiencies figures by showing where they have come from
The chancellor should commit to publishing the same level of detail on savings and efficiencies as the last government.
What should be in the fiscal devolution roadmap?
The fiscal devolution roadmap will set out changes to how mayors raise and spend money.
Jackdaw was well handled – but government needs a coherent net zero strategy
Miatta Fahnbulleh made a good case for the government decision on the Jackdaw gas field.
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