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Who decides national spending?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, currently John Healey, is responsible for the UK's economic and financial policy. They present budgets that outline government spending and taxation plans. These decisions are made in consultation with other government departments and are subject to parliamentary approval, reflecting national priorities.
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