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Budget 2026 live: Healey announces £100 energy payment for millions and rise in bank tax
28 Oct 2026, 15:18 UTC · 11 independent sources
🚨 CHANCELLOR ANNOUNCES TAX RELIEF AND FUNDING MEASURES
The chancellor also announced tax relief for business founders, funding to tackle rough sleeping, and a ‘new deal for datacentres’.
Martin Lewis said the chancellor told him he would like to remove standing charges from electricity bills.
Lewis said the chancellor will be talking to Ofgem about how to get rid of the charge.
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