Test your skills against the chancellor in our interactive budget challenge.

On November 26, Rachel Reeves will present this year’s budget to Parliament. As always, the chancellor must balance three key priorities:

– Funding the public services that voters expect.
– Keeping taxes at a level voters find acceptable.
– Reassuring bond market investors that the government can repay its debts.

In this game, you’ll step into the chancellor’s shoes and create your own budget. Can you satisfy your party’s backbenchers without alarming the bond markets? And can you do it all while keeping the budget balanced? Just like the real chancellor, you’re starting with a deficit.

In the spring statement, Reeves had a £9.9 billion “headroom” to meet her fiscal rules, which require day-to-day spending to be covered by revenue by the end of this Parliament. But that cushion is likely gone due to three factors: rising borrowing costs, reversals on welfare policies, and an expected downgrade in productivity forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies estimates that government borrowing could be £22 billion higher by 2029-30 than predicted in March. To stick to her fiscal rule, Reeves would need £12 billion from tax increases and spending cuts. To restore the original £9.9 billion headroom, she’d need a full £22 billion.

However, she’s expected to do more. A small headroom might worry bond markets again. Many investors in the City anticipate a new buffer of around £20 billion.

Your challenge is to close the £12 billion gap. Watch the yellow bar adjust as you make policy choices. But pay attention to alerts showing how the markets—who may doubt a £12 billion turnaround—and public opinion react. Good luck!

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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of helpful and clear FAQs about an interactive budget challenge

General Getting Started

1 What is the Test Your Skills Against the Chancellor budget challenge
Its an interactive online game where you get to try your hand at managing the national budget You make decisions on taxes and spending to see if you can achieve better results than the real Chancellor

2 Who is this budget challenge for
Its for anyone curious about the economy Whether youre a student a taxpayer or just someone who wants to understand the tough choices involved in running a countrys finances this challenge is for you

3 Do I need any special knowledge to play
Not at all The challenge is designed to be accessible It provides clear information and context for each decision so you can learn as you go

4 How do I start the challenge
Simply click the Start the Challenge button on the website Youll be presented with the current budget situation and a list of options to adjust

Gameplay Mechanics

5 What kind of decisions will I be making
Youll be making choices similar to a real finance minister such as raising or lowering taxes and deciding where to increase or cut spending

6 What is the main goal of the challenge
Your primary goal is to balance the budgetthat is to make sure the governments income matches its spending or even creates a surplus while also keeping public debt and public satisfaction at manageable levels

7 How is my performance scored or measured
Your performance is typically measured by key economic indicators like the budget deficitsurplus the national debt level economic growth and a public approval rating

8 What happens if I make a bad decision
Dont worry its just a simulation The game will show you the consequences of your choices like a rise in public unrest or a drop in economic growth You can always restart and try a different strategy

Strategy Common Problems

9 Whats a common beginner mistake
A common mistake is making very drastic changes all at once like cutting all taxes and doubling spending on everything This quickly leads to a massive deficit and soaring debt Its better to make smaller more balanced adjustments

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