Words by Senior Politics Producer Eva Carroll
Chancellor John Healey pledged to put £100 in the pockets of millions of people to help with energy bills as he unveiled his debut Budget on Wednesday.
The discount on energy bills for households in council tax bands A-D appears to have drummed up so much interest that it temporarily caused the government's council tax band checker to crash earlier.
Other key announcements include increased taxes on banks, gambling machines, and a major expansion of rates relief for small businesses.
