Daily Market Updates: The UK cuts energy bills, taxes banks and boosts defense in high-stakes budget

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The UK cuts energy bills, taxes banks and boosts defense in high-stakes budget

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The U.K. budget cuts household energy costs, raises taxes on banks and directs billions toward defense, Ukraine and artificial intelligence

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