UK's finance minister Healey walks fiscal tightrope before first budget

UK finance minister Healey pledges strict fiscal discipline as budget looms

In his first keynote speech since becoming chancellor of the exchequer in July, Healey said "fiscal discipline" was his "first priority". New Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who replaced Keir Starmer over the summer, appointed former defence minister Healey to the top Treasury position. "The prime minister and I are in lockstep in our commitment to meeting the fiscal rules at the upcoming budget" on October 28, Healey said as he delivered a speech …

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In a major update, UK's Chancellor John Healey has put the country on notice for a challenging fiscal policy, warning that mounting international pressures and soaring global bond yields will...

UK finance chief pitches brighter vision ahead of tough budget

Britain's Treasury chief used his first major speech ⁠since taking office seven weeks ago to try to ⁠set out a brighter vision for the economy before an annual budget, when he face...