Budget: Speculation mounts over Chancellor's green plans

James Murray
clock • 6 min read
Budget: Speculation mounts over Chancellor's green plans

Reports suggest Rachel Reeves could increase fuel duty, as Tory MPs urge government not to cut budget for nature friendly farming schemes

There may still be nearly a week and a half to go until Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first Budget to the House of Commons, but speculation over what it is to contain is already at fever pitch....

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