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Today we look at Labour鈥檚 first Budget in 14 years.

Adam and Chris are joined by 大象传媒 economics editor Faisal Islam and 大象传媒 chief economics correspondent Dharshini David. They look at all the headlines from the Budget and analyse the political reaction.

The government outlined a historic tax increase of 拢40 billion, including an increase in National Insurance contributions for employers from April. Rachel Reeves also set out plans to continue the freeze on fuel duty and a 拢22.6bn increase in the "day-to-day health budget" for the NHS.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 大象传媒. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Anna Harris and Gemma Roper. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham