The UK government is under a lot of pressure as it gets ready to announce its new budget. Experts at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) say the government needs to find an extra £35 billion to pay for its promises.

Money experts warn that the government cannot just play it safe. They say the current plans are not enough to cover the costs of running the country, especially with how expensive things have become.

Things are also getting more complicated because of trouble around the world. The ongoing war involving Iran is making people nervous. Conflict in the Middle East often makes oil and gas prices go up. This makes it harder for the government to manage the economy at home because everything becomes more expensive to buy.

Because of these money problems, the government has some tough choices to make. They have to decide where to cut spending or how to raise more money through taxes.

People across the country are also feeling the weight of these decisions. The Guardian is currently asking citizens to share their own hopes and fears about how this budget will affect their wallets and their daily lives.

In short, the government is facing a "reality check." They have big goals, but the money isn't there yet. Everyone is watching to see how they will fill that £35 billion hole without making life too hard for regular families.

Source: BBC