"Chancellor John Healey said the Iran war was continuing to affect prices in the UK, but insisted Britain's economy was resilient.
"We have cut VAT on electricity bills and capped bus fares at £2 - to give breathing space to those feeling the strain," he said.
"There is more to do to restore hope and build a stronger economy where prosperity is shared more fairly across Britain.""
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