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John Healey's Budget 2026

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Chancellor John Healey is preparing to unveil the first Budget under Andy Burnham’s Labour Government.

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Earlier, Healey had announced that the gas standing charge would be abolished, perhaps as soon as next year – a move expected to cut utility bills for 60% of households, with the costs met by heavier users.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 28 Octwording from The Guardian

* 20 million households in council tax bands A-D will get a £100 ‘Household Energy Payment’ paid directly into their bank accounts to help deal with rising energy bills.

5 of 6 outletsfirst reported 28 Octwording from Evening Standard

Andy Burnham said earlier on Wednesday there would not be another election in the next 12 months.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 28 Octwording from Evening Standard

The Chancellor is reportedly considering increasing the surcharge on bank profits from 3% to 8%, reversing a tax cut for the sector launched by former chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 23 Octwording from Evening Standard

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Evening Standard28 Oct

The Scottish Government plans to provide a £100 energy bill payment assistance to households with council tax bands A to D. This follows the UK government's budget announcement but is criticized by Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth as insufficient given the current high energy costs and inflation. Gilruth notes that the Scottish Government's budget will decrease by £650 million in real terms next year…

Scottish Government to pass on £100 energy bill payment →22 articles from Evening Standard on this story
Daily Mail29 Oct

The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that Labour's financial plans face a £28 billion gap by 2030 unless the government implements spending cuts, tax hikes, or additional borrowing. This deficit includes an estimated £17 billion needed due to inflation pressures and another £11 billion required to meet the goal of allocating 3% of GDP to defense spending. Helen Miller, IFS director, criticizes Chancellor John…

Labour 'faces £28BILLION of spending cuts, tax hikes or more borrowing' by 2030 after Healey dodged decisions on defence and departmental budgets →15 articles from Daily Mail on this story
The Guardian29 Oct

The article reports criticism from the Resolution Foundation regarding John Healey's budget announcement in the UK. The foundation claims that Healey failed to adequately target assistance with energy bills towards those most in need; the poorest half of households will gain only £14 more than the richest half from cost-of-living support over two years. Additionally, it predicts median real annual disposable incomes…

Healey accused of a ‘complete failure’ to target energy bill support at those most in need – UK politics live →11 articles from The Guardian on this story
BBC28 Oct

Chancellor John Healey announced a £100 payment for households to help with energy bills and introduced a higher tax on bank profits in his first Budget. The measures include cutting gas standing charges, extending fuel duty cuts, and increasing the minimum wage by 3.9%. However, he also raised taxes on savings income and postponed major decisions like defence spending until next year. Critics from the Conservative…

Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget →8 articles from BBC on this story
Al Jazeera28 Oct

The UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, presented his Autumn Budget on Wednesday under Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Labour government. The budget includes a one-off payment of £100 to 20 million households for energy costs and extends a temporary VAT cut until July. However, economist James Meadway criticizes these measures as insufficient to address the cost-of-living crisis, noting that real earnings…

Five key takeaways from the UK Autumn Budget →
Washington Examiner29 Oct

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey presented a budget that suggests the United Kingdom is headed towards a fiscal crisis similar to France's if significant spending cuts are not implemented soon. The article criticizes the Labour government for its reluctance to address the impending economic issues, likening their approach to ignoring reality.

The UK keeps calm and carries on toward French-style disaster →

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A VAT cut on electricity bills will be extended to next July, added Healey.

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Kemi says Britain about to collapse under the weight of welfare after Chancellor refuses to cut handouts in Budget Daily Mail

The UK keeps calm and carries on toward French-style disaster Washington Examiner

How it changed

Expected · 23 OctChancellor John Healey will unveil his first Budget today as millions of Britons brace for potential tax hikes and changes to their household finances.
What happened · 28 OctChancellor of the Exchequer John Healey unveiled his Autumn Budget on Wednesday, announcing a series of policies that he said were for the “working people of Britain”, who have experienced a dramatic decline in living standards in recent years.
  1. 23 Oct

    The Chancellor has rejected the possibility of hiking capital gains tax, the levy on profits from selling assets, at the Budget.

    2 outlets · Evening Standard
  2. 24 Oct

    Healey said: “Mayors and local leaders know what their communities need to grow, which is why we are giving them more money, more power and more capacity to get projects moving, build homes and make the right decisions for their areas.”

    3 outlets · The Guardian
  3. 25 Oct

    More than £1bn for social and affordable housing in England will be provided in the Wednesday's Budget, taking funding for the government's 10-year homes programme past £40bn.

    2 outlets · BBC
  4. 26 Oct

    Chancellor John Healey is preparing to unveil the first Budget under Andy Burnham’s Labour Government.

    4 outlets · Evening Standard
  5. 28 Oct

    The current surcharge comes on top of the main rate of corporation tax – meaning banks already pay a higher rate than other businesses.

    2 outlets · Daily Mail
  6. 29 Oct

    Measures aimed at tackling soaring energy costs include the scrapping of standing charges on gas bills and energy payments of £100 for up to 20m households in council tax bands A to D.

    2 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 58 articles

  • 29 Oct Labour 'faces £28BILLION of spending cuts, tax hikes or more borrowing' by 2030 after Healey dodged decisions on defence and departmental budgetsThe Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that Labour's financial plans face a £28 billion gap by 2030 unless the government implements spending cuts, tax hikes, or additional borrowing. This deficit includes an estimated £17 billion needed due to inflation pressures and another £11 billion required to meet the goal of allocating 3% of GDP to defense spending. Helen Miller, IFS director, criticizes Chancellor John…Daily Mail
  • 29 Oct 'I give up, they haven't got a clue!': Voters give their verdict on John Healey's 'is that it?' BudgetVoters criticize Labour's recent budget presented by Chancellor John Healey as inadequate in addressing the cost-of-living crisis. Critics like Jeffery Runciman and Alan Moffatt argue that the government lacks financial literacy and fails to support pensioners adequately, particularly those on the old State Pension system who missed out on previous assistance packages. The budget also faced skepticism over its…Daily Mail
  • 29 Oct The UK keeps calm and carries on toward French-style disasterChancellor of the Exchequer John Healey presented a budget that suggests the United Kingdom is headed towards a fiscal crisis similar to France's if significant spending cuts are not implemented soon. The article criticizes the Labour government for its reluctance to address the impending economic issues, likening their approach to ignoring reality.Washington Examiner
  • 29 Oct Healey accused of a ‘complete failure’ to target energy bill support at those most in need – UK politics liveThe article reports criticism from the Resolution Foundation regarding John Healey's budget announcement in the UK. The foundation claims that Healey failed to adequately target assistance with energy bills towards those most in need; the poorest half of households will gain only £14 more than the richest half from cost-of-living support over two years. Additionally, it predicts median real annual disposable incomes…The Guardian
  • 29 Oct ‘Scattergun’ budget will still leave Britons facing higher energy bills, says leading thinktankResolution Foundation criticizes Chancellor John Healey's budget as ineffective in addressing Britain’s rising energy costs and inequality. The thinktank claims that while the budget introduces measures like scrapping standing charges on gas bills and providing £100 energy discounts to 20 million households, it does not sufficiently assist those most affected by high energy prices. On average, poorer half-households…The Guardian
  • 29 Oct Reader Q&A: Our money and economics correspondents answer your Budget 2026 questionsChancellor John Healey presented his first budget, introducing a windfall tax on banks to fund reductions in energy bills. He described this as a fiscally disciplined approach necessary amid rising global energy costs. The Guardian’s money and consumer editor Hilary Osborne and economics editor Heather Stewart will discuss the implications of the budget starting at 3pm GMT today, addressing whether these measures…The Guardian
  • 29 Oct How will John Healey’s energy support package affect you?Chancellor John Healey has introduced a support package aimed at alleviating household energy costs amid rising global prices. The centerpiece of his plan is a one-off payment of £100 to 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, estimated to cost the government £2.6 billion. Additionally, Healey proposes ending unfair gas standing charges by 2027 or sooner, which could save an average of £45 annually for…The Guardian
  • 28 Oct Budget 2026: Healey hikes taxes on banks and landlords to fund £100 handouts to 20m householdsChancellor John Healey introduced his first budget in response to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, raising taxes on banks and landlords to fund a £100 winter handout for 20 million households. The £2.6 billion scheme aims to ease financial pressure during cold months but has faced criticism for potentially increasing rents due to reduced landlord supply and failing to offer sufficient support to the poorest…The Guardian
  • 28 Oct Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first BudgetChancellor John Healey announced a £100 payment for households to help with energy bills and introduced a higher tax on bank profits in his first Budget. The measures include cutting gas standing charges, extending fuel duty cuts, and increasing the minimum wage by 3.9%. However, he also raised taxes on savings income and postponed major decisions like defence spending until next year. Critics from the Conservative…BBC
  • 28 Oct RUSSELL FINDLAY: Andy Burnham has bottled it with a damp squib budget... and with SNP up next, it could be a Nightmare Before Christmas for ScotsRussell Findlay, Scottish Conservative leader, criticizes Andy Burnham's recent Labour budget as insufficient and disappointing, referring to it as a "damp squib." He argues that Burnham failed to address the soaring social security spending projected to reach £431 billion by 2031-32, which he deems unsustainable. Findlay also takes issue with the continuation of punitive taxes on the oil and gas industry…Daily Mail
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  • 28 Oct Burnham rules out calling an early general election in the next 12 months - but Farage claims 'retail Budget' makes him 'ever more convinced' PM will go to the polls next MayPrime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out calling a snap general election within the next 12 months despite recent speculation fueled by Chancellor John Healey's Budget statement. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage countered Burnham’s denial, arguing that the “retail Budget” with its small economic reliefs indicates an intention to call an early election in May of the following year to capitalize on current political…Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct Do YOU feel this Budget has been bold enough? Have your say in our pollJohn Healey announced a new UK budget that includes increasing taxes on income from property and savings by two additional percentage points starting April next year. This follows previous tax hikes and aims to address rising living costs but also raises borrowing levels higher than expected. Critics argue that the spending plans may become unsustainable without further funding, potentially leading to speculations…Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct Five key takeaways from the UK Autumn BudgetThe UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, presented his Autumn Budget on Wednesday under Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Labour government. The budget includes a one-off payment of £100 to 20 million households for energy costs and extends a temporary VAT cut until July. However, economist James Meadway criticizes these measures as insufficient to address the cost-of-living crisis, noting that real earnings…Al Jazeera
  • 28 Oct Burnham rules out early general election in next 12 monthsPrime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out calling an early general election in the next 12 months, despite opposition parties speculating about the possibility. When asked directly on broadcasts, he stated unequivocally that there would be no snap election within this timeframe and emphasized his focus on governance rather than party politics or personal gain.BBC
  • 28 Oct Budget winners and losers: pensioners and households gain as banks and betting shops hitJohn Healey's first budget as chancellor includes various measures that benefit certain groups while imposing new costs on others. Pensioners will receive a higher state pension and a matching personal allowance, ensuring all income under this level is tax-free. Property bands A-D in England are to receive £100 payments for winter energy costs. However, banks face an increased corporation tax surcharge from 3% to…The Guardian
  • 28 Oct Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unansweredJohn Healey's recent Budget aimed to stabilize Britain's finances amid the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. While it provided some relief to households burdened by energy and fuel costs, the overall impact is limited, with official forecasts predicting that real incomes will decline over the next two years due to inflation and tax hikes. The budget also maintains a high tax burden at 38.6%, reflecting…BBC
  • 28 Oct Scottish Government to pass on £100 energy bill paymentThe Scottish Government plans to provide a £100 energy bill payment assistance to households with council tax bands A to D. This follows the UK government's budget announcement but is criticized by Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth as insufficient given the current high energy costs and inflation. Gilruth notes that the Scottish Government's budget will decrease by £650 million in real terms next year…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Eyes turn to US Fed call as markets ‘tolerate’ UK BudgetThe UK's first Budget under Labour delivered by Chancellor John Healey faced mixed reactions from financial analysts and markets on Thursday. The budget aimed for fiscal discipline with minor tax increases on bank profits and betting companies to fund energy bill support. Despite some economic challenges, including reduced growth forecasts and higher inflation rates, the market largely viewed it as stable and…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Budget 2026 forecasts: Which records have been set and milestones passed?The UK's Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts indicate record-high tax levels and debt, with the tax burden reaching 38.6% of GDP by 2031/32, a level not seen since 1948. Additionally, real household disposable income is projected to grow at an historically low rate of 0.1% annually until 2029/30, leading to living standards barely improving from pre-pandemic levels. Public sector net debt as a…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measuresChris Mason describes the recent Labour Budget as consisting of numerous small measures rather than significant changes. The 150-page Red Book details 98 fiscal policies, fewer in overall impact compared to previous budgets but covering various sectors like savings and property ownership. Despite these minor adjustments, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) highlights the ongoing economic challenges, with high…BBC
  • 28 Oct Short of starting his speech by declaring 'This is the Budget for a May 2027 election', I'm not sure how much clearer John Healey could have been on what the Government's real plan is: DAN HODGESDan Hodges writes an opinion piece criticizing John Healey's Budget speech for being overly cautious and politically motivated rather than addressing significant economic challenges. Healey admitted to difficulties such as inflation rising due to global conflicts but did not introduce any radical measures or major tax/spending changes, instead opting for populist policies like direct financial support to households…Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct Savers and landlords hammered with income tax raid in Budget as Healey ratchets up Reeves' hike by another 2%Chancellor John Healey announced in the Budget that starting April 2027, both savers and landlords will face an additional 4% income tax on their earnings above the personal allowance. This follows a previous 2% increase by Rachel Reeves last year, bringing the total hike to 2%. As a result, basic rate taxpayers will now pay 24% on interest and rents up from 20%, while higher and additional-rate taxpayers face…Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct High street support pledged but gambling firms set to pay the priceChancellor John Healey announced new support measures for Britain’s high streets, including extending business rates relief to more retail and hospitality businesses starting next year. To fund this, gambling firms will face a tax hike on machine games with stakes over £1, increasing the duty from 20% to 25%, expected to generate £135 million in additional revenue by 2027-28. Additionally, online marketplaces will…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Council tax bands: Two million Londoners to get £100 energy bills payment - do you qualify?Two million Londoners are eligible to receive a £100 energy bill payment based on their council tax band classification. The payments are determined by property values as of April 1, 1991, and categorized into eight bands (A through H) by the Valuation Office Agency. As many residents check their eligibility, the service experienced downtime on Wednesday due to high demand.Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct High street support pledged but gambling firms set to pay the priceChancellor John Healey announced support for Britain’s high streets by extending business rates relief and increasing thresholds for small businesses to avoid paying rates. Gambling firms will face a tax hike on machine games with stakes over £1, with duty rising from 20% to 25%, starting in April next year. This move is intended to fund the extended support for retail and hospitality businesses. The measures…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct OBR slashes UK growth forecast for 2027 despite Healey’s budget measuresThe Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has downgraded UK economic forecasts due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, reducing the 2027 growth projection from 1.6% to 1%. Chancellor John Healey announced measures aimed at mitigating rising energy costs but acknowledged that inflation will reach nearly 4%, impacting household disposable incomes. Despite these efforts, the OBR warns that economic recovery is…The Guardian
  • 28 Oct Kemi says Britain about to collapse under the weight of welfare after Chancellor refuses to cut handouts in BudgetKemi Badenoch criticized the UK Chancellor John Healey for not cutting welfare handouts during his recent Budget announcement. The Chancellor introduced tax rises and spending plans amid forecasts of a slowing economy; specifically, he set aside £5.5 billion to increase benefits by 3.5 percent in line with inflation while also raising taxes on banks and gambling firms. Badenoch argued that Britain is headed toward…Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct Bank taxes to rise by less than some feared to help fund ‘breathing space’The Chancellor announced an increase in bank taxes from 3% to 6%, effective January for 15 months, to help fund energy bill support. This rise was less than the 8% reported earlier and came as a relief to banks whose shares saw a slight uptick following the announcement. The surcharge will apply on top of the standard corporation tax rate of 25%. Financial industry leaders had previously expressed concerns that…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Healey Budget offers help for families and firms hit by global economic stormJohn Healey's budget addresses the economic challenges caused by global issues including the Iran war, offering £100 to around 20 million households to help with energy bills, at a cost of £2.6 billion. High street businesses will receive tax breaks, funded partly by increasing taxes on banks and gambling firms. The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasted a reduction in GDP growth from 1.6% to just 1.0% in 2027…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Budget at a glance: What has John Healey announced?The Press Association summarizes John Healey’s budget announcements, focusing on economic measures and spending pledges. Key points include lowering fiscal headroom to £15 billion in 2029-30 while implementing energy cost controls that could save households an average of £45 annually through changes like scrapping gas standing charges. The article also highlights extensions to the fuel duty freeze, increases in…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Budget 2026: Sadiq Khan given sweeping tax powers to unleash London transport revolutionChancellor John Healey announced significant new tax powers for London Mayor Sadiq Khan, allowing City Hall to retain a portion of business rates and access income tax revenues starting in 2028. This devolution is expected to provide an additional £10 billion borrowing capacity for major transport projects like the Bakerloo line extension. The move marks a substantial shift towards local fiscal control, positioning…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Healey Budget offers help for families and firms hit by global economic stormChancellor John Healey presented a budget aimed at helping families and businesses cope with the economic impacts of the Iran war, including providing £100 to around 20 million households to assist with energy bills and offering tax breaks for high street firms. The budget also includes hiking taxes on banks and gambling companies to fund these initiatives. Additionally, Healey announced that 70,000 businesses will…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Budget 2026: Watch in full as Chancellor John Healey delivered speech to House of Commons
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  • 28 Oct Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects youChancellor John Healey announced measures aimed at alleviating cost-of-living pressures for UK families, including a £100 payment to 20 million homes in England and extensions to VAT cuts on electricity bills through July. The plan also includes scrapping gas standing charges by 2027, though this will affect different households differently, with some potentially facing higher costs initially due to rising energy…BBC
  • 28 Oct Healey brushes aside warnings over higher mortgages and presses ahead with a tax raid on banksJohn Healey, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has imposed an additional three percent surcharge on banks' existing levy to help fund rising energy costs for British families. This new tax will be in effect for 15 months starting January and is expected to increase mortgages and impact small businesses according to critics like Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. Financial analysts predict that the higher taxes will…Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct Budget 2026: John Healey offers £100 payment to households to help navigate ‘global economic storms’Chancellor John Healey presented his first budget, promising £100 payments to 20 million households across council tax bands A to D to help with energy costs, at a total cost of £2.6 billion. He also extended a VAT cut on electricity bills until July and cancelled planned fuel duty rises. Healey attributed the worsening economic outlook to the war in the Middle East and announced measures to address higher inflation…The Guardian
  • 28 Oct Chancellor begins to deliver his first BudgetChancellor John Healey delivered his first Budget speech in Parliament on Wednesday, emphasizing fiscal discipline and support for working people and small businesses in Britain. He stated that the budget would provide economic breathing room for the country.BBC
  • 28 Oct Standing charges to be axed from gas bills next year, Healey says on Budget dayChancellor Healey announced plans to remove gas standing charges from UK household bills starting next year as part of his autumn statement, aiming to save an average of £45 annually for about 60% of households. The change will shift these fixed daily fees onto the unit rate cost, though concerns remain that some high-energy users might face increased costs under this new system. Energy expert Martin Lewis supported…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Is this 'breathing space', Chancellor? Healey vows to trim energy bills in first Budget today - but is set to drag millions deeper into tax systemJohn Healey is set to deliver his first Budget today, aiming to provide "breathing space" by announcing measures such as scrapping gas bill standing charges and increasing benefits for ten million people. However, these measures will not affect some larger families positively due to cost shifts in unit prices and may drag millions into the tax system with frozen income tax rates until 2031. Healey's budget also…Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct Standing charges to be scrapped from gas bills next year – TreasuryThe Treasury announced that starting next year or soon after, around 23 million homes will no longer face standing charges on their gas bills, which typically cost £108 annually. Chancellor Jeremy Healey plans to shift fixed costs onto the unit rate of energy consumption, potentially saving an average of £45 per year for 60% of households. The Treasury also mentioned plans to mitigate impacts on low-income consumers…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct John Healey to end standing charges on gas bills for 23m homesChancellor John Healey plans to eliminate standing charges on gas bills for 23 million homes, aiming to end what he calls an "unfair and outdated" practice. The move is expected to save the average household £45 annually. Ahead of his budget statement in Parliament, Healey instructed Ofgem to implement this change as soon as possible next year. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh supported the initiative, stating her…The Guardian
  • 28 Oct Budget 2026: Chancellor John Healey's big London dilemma as he battles to fire up BritainChancellor John Healey faces significant fiscal challenges as the Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that he must raise taxes or cut welfare by £35 billion to maintain public services in Britain. This dilemma stems from years of economic crises, including Brexit and the pandemic, leaving Britain with a national debt of £3 trillion. To address this, Healey must boost economic growth without repeating past mistakes…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct What to expect of this year's BudgetChancellor John Healey will present this year’s Budget, outlining the government's tax and spending plans today. The BBC's political correspondent Harry Farley provides analysis on expected details of the upcoming Budget announcement.BBC
  • 28 Oct Standing charges to be scrapped from gas bills next year – TreasuryThe Treasury announced that standing charges on gas bills will be eliminated for approximately 23 million homes starting next year. These fixed daily fees currently cost a typical household around £108 annually and will instead be covered by the unit rate of gas usage, potentially saving an average of £45 per year for 60% of households. The announcement is part of efforts to reform the energy market and reduce costs…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Budget 2026 LIVE: Chancellor John Healey 'targeting energy bills' in tax and spending speech - latest updatesChancellor John Healey is set to deliver his first Budget speech today in London, focusing on measures aimed at easing the cost of living crisis. Key among these plans is a proposal to slash household gas bills by £50 through the elimination of standing charges and other new regulations. This initiative could provide relief for millions of households facing rising energy costs. The speech follows PMQs and is…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct What to expect from John Healey’s first budget: who wins, who pays?John Healey is set to present his first budget on Wednesday, focusing on managing higher debt interest and funding cost-of-living measures while addressing defense spending increases under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. With a total allocation of £1.42 trillion for day-to-day spending and public investment this year, about £100 billion will go towards debt interest due to the rise in oil and gas prices caused by the…The Guardian
  • 28 Oct Budget 2026: What London can expect from the Chancellor's tax and spending announcementsChancellor Healey’s 2026 budget addresses London's financial landscape with a mix of tax hikes and economic support measures aimed at reducing living costs and boosting business. With Britain’s national debt at £3 trillion, Healey seeks devolution of power to stimulate growth while planning to raise approximately £2 billion annually from banks in the City of London. The budget also includes a 4% rise in the National…Evening Standard
  • 28 Oct Autumn Budget 2026 live updates: John Healey set to raid banks, hike minimum wage and extend the fuel duty freeze
    Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct It's time to build the UK's financial defences and slash the size of the state, says ALEX BRUMMERAlex Brummer discusses John Healey's approach to managing the UK economy after his predecessor implemented numerous policy and tax changes that caused administrative challenges. Despite Britain growing at a rate of 1.3%, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is pushing for closer ties with the EU, which contradicts the economic benefits derived from being out of the bloc. Brummer argues that instead of relying on past fiscal…Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct Banks braced for Budget battering - as unions claim whopping 35% windfall tax would raise £60bnJohn Healey is preparing to increase Britain's bank surcharge from 3% to as high as 8%, a move unions like the TUC argue could raise £60 billion over four years if set at 35%. This proposed tax hike follows HSBC’s announcement of a 32% jump in third-quarter profits to £7.2 billion, sparking debates about windfall taxes and their economic impact. Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith warns that higher bank taxes could…Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct DAILY MAIL COMMENT: As John Healey unveils his first Budget, the prospect of even more benefits is adding insult to injuryThe Daily Mail criticizes Chancellor John Healey's upcoming Budget for increasing welfare payments, arguing it reinforces Britain's reliance on state benefits. The article suggests these policies will burden taxpayers further and harm economic growth by taxing major banks more heavily, which could lead to higher costs for consumers through increased mortgage repayments and loan prices. Additionally, the piece…Daily Mail
  • 26 Oct Budget 2026: What tax rises and spending pledges will Chancellor announce?Chancellor John Healey is preparing his first Budget for Andy Burnham’s Labour Government, with plans to cut business rates for small firms, reduce red tape, double the Warm Homes Discount, and impose new taxes on banks and high-value properties. The Chancellor also aims to raise up to £1 billion by making online marketplaces responsible for collecting VAT from retailers on their platforms. Additionally, speculation…Evening Standard
  • 26 Oct Budget 2026: Chancellor John Healey's big London challenge to get Britain firing on all cylindersChancellor John Healey faces the challenge of addressing Britain's £35 billion budget deficit as highlighted by the Institute for Fiscal Studies. The article focuses on the economic dilemma in London, which contributes significantly to public finances despite facing financial strain itself due to high costs and outflow of funds to other regions. Chancellor Healey aims to support business growth without repeating…Evening Standard
  • 25 Oct John Healey's tax raid on banks 'will raise the cost of mortgages'John Healey plans to impose additional taxes on banks during his upcoming Budget speech, which is expected to occur this Wednesday. The Conservatives argue that these new taxes could lead to higher mortgage rates for homeowners and businesses. Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith and Labour's former cost-of-living tsar Richard Walker have both warned against such measures, stating they would make it harder for…Daily Mail
  • 25 Oct Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housingThe UK government plans to allocate over £1 billion for social and affordable housing in England as part of its Wednesday Budget announcement, bringing total funding for the 10-year homes programme past £40 billion. The budget will also grant mayors and regional leaders greater authority and access to funds through preferential borrowing terms from the government, aimed at boosting local decision-making power over…BBC
  • 24 Oct Budget to increase cash for social housing and give England’s mayors more powersThe UK government plans to invest more than £40 billion over ten years in social and affordable housing, increasing funding for local councils through preferential interest rates. Additionally, England’s mayors will receive enhanced powers and an initial allocation of £285 million next year to boost economic growth by making investment decisions locally. This budget aims to devolve power from Westminster, with…Evening Standard
  • 24 Oct Healey’s first budget to include big devolution package to boost growthChancellor John Healey is set to announce a significant devolution package in his upcoming budget aimed at boosting regional economic growth. The plan includes a new £1.5 billion borrowing facility and an initial £285 million “good growth” funding for local leaders to spend on priorities such as housing, transport, or high street regeneration. Regional mayors will collaborate with the Treasury over two years to…The Guardian
  • 23 Oct The Budget: What will be in it? What might be in it? What can be ruled out?John Healey will present his first Budget as Chancellor on October 28 amid economic challenges exacerbated by the Iran war. The Press Association reports that while details are scarce due to heightened security measures, expectations suggest a cautious approach rather than radical changes. With borrowing costs elevated because of the conflict, fiscal headroom is expected to be reduced, potentially impacting lenders'…Evening Standard

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