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John Healey vows to give ‘breathing space’ to consumers and businesses in first budget

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Briefings

Chancellor John Healey announced at an IMF meeting in Bangkok that he will implement a new budget offering consumers and businesses a 'breathing space' despite rising costs. He explicitly stated he will adhere to Labour's fiscal rules while acknowledging the economic pressures. The announcement was made during a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, where he addressed journalists about the upcoming fiscal measures.

Key points

• Chancellor John Healey announced a new budget in Bangkok, Thailand, offering consumers and businesses a 'breathing space' while committing to Labour's fiscal rules.
• He acknowledged rising costs and emphasized his conscious approach to balancing fiscal discipline with economic realities during the IMF meeting.

Context and limitations

The briefing covers only the Chancellor's public statement at the IMF meeting in Bangkok. It does not include details on the specific fiscal rules, the timeline for implementation, or the economic impact projections.

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