UK Chancellor Pledges Fiscal Discipline in First Major Speech

TREE NEWS update: UK Chancellor John Healey pledged to continue efforts to restore Britain’s credibility in international bond markets, outlining his growth vision in his first major speech since taking office. Speaking at a manufacturing hub in Coventry on Monday, he said fiscal discipline is the foundation for delivering the government’s promises. He and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are aligned on adhering to fiscal rules in the upcoming budget, aiming to balance the books and curb inflation.