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UK Chancellor Targets Aid for Poor, Tackles Price Gouging

3/25/2026

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves (UK Chancellor of the Exchequer) told MPs on March 24, 2026 that the government will target aid to poorer households, not broad subsidies.
She emphasized preventing price gouging by empowering the Competition and Markets Authority to combat profiteering.
Reeves announced meetings with supermarket and bank leaders to ensure consumer support.
She signaled updates on fuel pricing and EU talks to lower food prices.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves (UK Chancellor of the Exchequer) told MPs on March 24, 2026 that the government will target aid to poorer households, not broad subsidies.
She emphasized preventing price gouging by empowering the Competition and Markets Authority to combat profiteering.
Reeves announced meetings with supermarket and bank leaders to ensure consumer support.
She signaled updates on fuel pricing and EU talks to lower food prices.