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Will the Budget pass Burnham's Makerfield test?

Will the Budget pass Burnham's Makerfield test?
BBC Business Tuesday 27 October 2026, 06:17 UTC 1 min read
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People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.

People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.
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