Rishi Sunak has hailed his Budget as ushering in a “new economy” after the Covid pandemic as he confirms billions of pounds of funding for the NHS and wage rises for millions of workers.
The Chancellor said the Budget was focused on the "post-Covid" era.
He told MPs: "Today's Budget does not draw a line under Covid, we have challenging months ahead.
"And let me encourage everyone eligible to get their booster jabs right away. But today's Budget does begin the work of preparing for a new economy post-Covid.
"The Prime Minister's economy of higher wages, higher skills, and rising productivity. Of strong public services, vibrant communities and safer streets. An economy fit for a new age of optimism.
"Where the only limit to our potential is the effort we are prepared to put in and the sacrifices we are prepared to make."
