https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-healey-unveils-100-for-energy-bills-and-bank-tax-in-first-budgetContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-healey-unveils-100-for-energy-bills-and-bank-tax-in-first-budgethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-healey-unveils-100-for-energy-bills-and-bank-tax-in-first-budget#u167475Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:50:38 +0000UK Chancellor John Healey delivered his first budget, introducing a £100 one-off payment for 20 million households alongside energy bill relief. The spending package is funded by tax hikes on banks and landlords, aimed at easing the cost of living amid global economic turbulence and an Iran war shock. While the Treasury offered a $130 equivalent payment and energy support, critics argued the measures fell short. Opposition parties and commentators characterized the fiscal plan as cautious, ducking harder choices regarding national debt while offering temporary breathing space for the governmen