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What does the Chancellor do?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is a very important government minister, essentially the UK's finance minister. They're responsible for all economic and financial matters, including setting the budget, managing taxes, and controlling public spending. John Healey has just taken on this huge role, replacing Rachel Reeves.
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