英国主要智库决议基金会（Resolution Foundation）批评财政大臣约翰·希利（John Healey）最新发布的预算案如同“散弹枪”射击，未能有效提振生活水平且导致能源补贴分配不均 1。该基金会首席执行官露丝·柯蒂斯（Ruth Curtice）指出，这一方案“完全未能将帮助针对最需要的人群” 1。尽管政府采取了取消燃气固定费用以及向2000万处于A-D税阶的家庭发放100英镑补助等措施，但最富裕的一半家庭平均获得144英镑收益，而最贫困的一半家庭仅获得158英镑，两者差距仅为14英镑 1。
在预测方面，决议基金会警告称，到2028-29财年结束时，英国家庭的典型可支配收入将下降1050英镑，这意味着议会后半段将面临更严峻的经济挑战 1。面对批评，财政大臣希利承诺将通过预算案“重新布线经济”以促进增长并应对全球风暴带来的影响 1。与此同时，大曼彻斯特市长安迪·伯纳姆（Andy Burnham）为该预算案辩护，称其大胆且具有广泛影响力，不仅帮助了2000万户家庭，还支持了7万家企业 1。
The Resolution Foundation has criticized the UK government’s latest budget as a “scattergun” approach that fails to adequately target energy assistance toward those in greatest need. 1 Chief Executive Ruth Curtice stated that the measures represent a “complete failure to direct help towards those who need it most.” 1 The thinktank’s analysis reveals that despite specific relief mechanisms, the disparity in benefits received by different income groups remains minimal. 1
Key provisions of the budget include the abolition of standing charges on gas bills and a £100 payment to 20 million households classified under A-D tax bands. 1 However, the Resolution Foundation found that the average gain for the richest half of families is £144, compared to £158 for the poorest half, leaving a difference of just £14 between the two groups. 1 Projections indicate that typical disposable incomes will fall by £1,050 by the end of the 2028-29 fiscal year. 1
Chancellor John Healey committed to “rewiring the economy” to stimulate growth and navigate global headwinds. 1 Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, defended the budget as bold, arguing that it provides support to 20 million families and 70,000 businesses. 1 Despite these assurances, the thinktank warns that the current policies may leave Britons facing more severe economic challenges during the latter part of the parliament. 1
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