BBCNEWS BBC News at Ten June 4, 2024 22:02:00
Good evening. the chancellor, jeremy hunt, has pledged to "build for the future" in his first budget, promising it will deliver growth. he told mps that the economic forecast has improved. the economy will shrink slightly but avoid going into recession this year with inflation predicted to fall to just under 3% by the end of the year. the big focus was on getting more people into work with changes to childcare, benefits and pensions. in england, free childcare will be expanded to all children over the age of nine months, with up to 30 hours a week for eligible households. there'll be money for...