Chancellor John Healey has set out the UK government’s tax and spending plans in his Budget – the first since Andy Burnham became prime minister.

There were 98 decisions in all, including: a £100 energy payment for those in council tax bands A-D; a VAT cut on electricity bills extended to July 2027; and standing charges on gas bills removed.

But what does it all mean for you?

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Kansas has been longtime Republican stronghold but its now a key battleground in the US midterm elections.

BBC’s Caitriona Perry travels to the Wheat State to hear from farmers and other voters about the impact of Trump’s trade policies and tariffs ahead of the US midterm elections. It could have far reaching consequences for the president and the Republican Party.

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine and met with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky.

After holding talks, the pair walked through the streets of the capital and talked to passers-by.

Mr Johnson’s visit to the country was unannounced. The first sign he was there came from a tweet from the Ukrainian embassy in London, showing a photo of him meeting President Zelensky.

Downing Street said the PM made the trip in an attempt to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

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Caitriona Perry travels across North Carolina to find out more about the affordability crisis that is front of voters’ minds ahead of the US midterm elections, as voters and small businesses feel the pressure of a rising price of fuel and high cost of living.

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Storm Boelo has brought in flooding, travel disruption, and power cuts across the UK.

On the railways, people are being told not to certain areas.

In Scotland, Network Rail said trees have fallen onto lines at “numerous locations”, while many ferry services have also been suspended.

Power cuts have hit tens of thousands of properties across England, Scotland and the island of Ireland, and amber warnings remain in place.

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