Thursday briefing: Everything you need to know about Burnham’s first budget

Thursday briefing: Everything you need to know about Burnham’s first budget

Burnham’s inaugural budget outlines several new measures, including increased support for household energy expenses and the introduction of a modest levy on banks. While these steps aim to ease cost pressures, the plan offers limited detail on the government’s broader, long‑term economic strategy, leaving analysts questioning the overall direction and sustainability of the fiscal approach.