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What is a government budget?
The government's budget is like a household budget, but on a massive scale. It's an annual plan detailing how much money the government expects to receive (mainly through taxes) and how it plans to spend it across different areas like health, education, and defence. The Chancellor announces this, often with big implications for everyone.
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