Updated: 1 Mar 2021, 15:22 CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak is working on spending plans to help people through the coronavirus pandemic. More support for workers, struggling families and businesses is on the cards, along with tax hikes to cover the cost of the schemes. Follow our UK politics live blog for the very latest news and updates... 1 The Chancellor will outline how the government's pandemic support will be repaid in his BudgetCredit: Simon Walker HM Treasury The Budget will be held this week on Wednesday March 3. The Chancellor takes centre-stage as he outlines the government's plans for tax hikes, cuts and things like changes to Universal Credit and the minimum wage.