Resolution Foundation: Healey's 'Scattergun' Budget Leaves Britons Facing Higher Energy Bills

The Resolution Foundation has sharply criticized Chancellor John Healey's latest budget, labeling it 'scattergun' and warning it does little to improve living standards. The thinktank says that despite measures intended to ease household gas and electricity costs, energy bills will still be higher this year than during the last energy shock. This comes as part of what the foundation calls 'a painful second half' of the parliament, with the budget's 'breathing space' measures over the Iran war giving the rich almost as much support as the poor. The analysis highlights concerns that the budget fails to address the underlying cost-of-living pressures facing British households, leaving many vulnerable to rising prices. The Resolution Foundation's assessment underscores the challenges ahead for the government as it tries to balance fiscal responsibility with the need to support citizens through economic turbulence. With energy costs remaining a key concern, the focus now shifts to whether future policies can deliver more targeted relief for those most in need.