Sunak set to announce multibillion cost of living package day after Sue Gray report expected

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Rishi Sunak is on course to announce a multibillion-pound financial package to help with the cost of living on Thursday, just a day after the anticipated Sue Gray report, Sky News understands. 

The chancellor is meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson tomorrow to sign off the package, which could include a new windfall tax, help with fuel bills and assistance for the most vulnerable.

Mr Johnson is understood to be very keen to be able to announce the significant spending package before MPs disappear for the recess after Thursday.

Previously it had been expected in early June, after the Queen's Platinum Jubilee....

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