The Chancellor is facing an uncertain economic backdrop ahead of his first Budget in the role, amid a challenging remit to balance the country's finances while supporting Britons facing cost-of-living pressures.
On Wednesday, John Healey is expected to reveal plans for a number of cost-of-living measures, alongside moves to increase taxes for banks and gambling firms.
The Budget comes on the back of another year of economic upheaval, particularly linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
