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Andy Burnham became Britain’s prime minister 100 days ago on a pledge to end 40 years of neoliberalism. His first budget announced he wouldn’t do that on the front page. POLITICO looks at five other takeaways from today's budget.

As part of a stream of “everyday fixes” aimed at easing the cost of living, Chancellor John Healey said the U.K. government would suspend tariffs on more than 100 products, including imported chocolate, marmalade and Andy Burnham’s beloved baked beans.

Britain’s top finance minister reduced his fiscal breathing space and slapped fresh taxes on banks today as he tried to slash energy costs and show that his boss is homing in on the cost of living.

EXCLUSIVE: Ursula von der Leyen has not yet given an in-person statement to the European Public Prosecutor's Office in its investigation into the procurement of coronavirus vaccines, according to an anonymous source. 🔗

In today's Playbook Capitals: 🇪🇺🤝🇨🇦 EU countries have dropped the idea of offering Canada “associate member” status. ⚠️ At least 68 people were killed and 58 injured when two trains collided near Madrid this morning. Find out more below 👇

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The EU spent over a decade treating the Serbian strongman as indispensable. Now it needs to handle a skeptical incoming government. 🔗

John Healey, the U.K. chancellor has promised an uplift in defense spending by 2030 to "set the direction" for meeting NATO's target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035 — but didn't lay out details that explained how the government will get there.

🚨 BREAKING: EU countries have dropped the idea of offering Canada "associate member" status in the 27-member bloc, opting instead for softer language promising "ever closer association," according to a draft statement, seen by POLITICO. Full story:

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U.K. Chancellor John Healey has moved to crack down on a loophole exploited by overseas sellers to avoid paying VAT.

Berlin must choose between joining an existing fighter program and starting a new project as it seeks more control over its defense. 🔗

Britain’s chancellor reduced his fiscal breathing space and slapped fresh taxes on banks today as he tried to slash energy costs and show that his boss is honed in on the cost of living.

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The European Union has launched a new international partnership designed to solve one of the big challenges of conservation policy: Getting rich investors to pay to restore nature.

U.K. Chancellor John Healey will deliver the first financial statement of the Andy Burnham era today. The pitch? "Breathing space for today" mixed with some "fresh hope for the future." 🔗

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has defended the leaders of Finland and Norway for reaching out to Russian leader Vladimir Putin as part of efforts to reach a peace deal.

John Healey becomes the 25th man to deliver a budget as U.K. chancellor, facing soaring inflation and mounting debt. But was his predecessor Rachel Reeves judged on more than her economic record? Her ex-advisor Matt Pound thinks so. 🎙️Listen now 👉

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