Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals new investment in the NHS, ahead of Wednesday's Budget

The video discusses upcoming investments in the NHS, including 40,000 additional weekly appointments and new equipment. It introduces two fiscal rules for stability and investment, aiming to manage debt while funding infrastructure projects. The government commits to ensuring value for taxpayer money and maintaining key tax promises despite financial challenges.

What is one of the key investments planned for the NHS?

• Hiring more doctors

• Reducing staff salaries

• Building new hospitals

• Increasing weekly appointments by 40,000

What is the purpose of the stability rule mentioned in the fiscal policies?

• To fund day-to-day expenses through tax receipts

• To increase government spending

• To cut down on public services

• To reduce national debt

How does the investment rule differ from traditional fiscal approaches?

• It focuses only on reducing costs

• It considers both costs and benefits of investments

• It ignores economic growth

• It prioritizes short-term gains

Which organizations are used to ensure value for money in infrastructure projects?

• Ministry of Finance

• Department of Transport

• Office of Budget Responsibility and National Audit Office

• National Health Service

What tax-related promise is the government committed to maintaining?

• Increasing VAT

• Reducing corporate taxes

• Not increasing income tax, National Insurance, and VAT

• Eliminating property taxes