CHANCELLOR John Healey gave a “baby steps” Budget today by offering help with the cost-of-living but falling far short of the sweeping change promised by the Prime Minister.

Working people will get help with energy bills this winter, to be funded by a smaller-than-expected windfall tax on banks.

The bond markets took what city analysts termed a “boring Budget” in their stride, as Mr Healey pledged renewed fealty to the Treasury’s fiscal rules.

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