Autumn Budget 2026
Chancellor John Healey will deliver his first Budget on Wednesday, 28 October.
In his words: "This will be a Budget that moves money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain. It will be built on fiscal discipline. It will meet our fiscal rules. It’ll give businesses and families some of the stability they need to plan for the future."
On this page, we'll provide rolling analysis up to the Budget, then share expert insight on the impact of new policies on the economy and your pocket.
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What could the Autumn Budget 2026 mean for you?
"As things stand, any tax giveaways at Andy Burnham and John Healey’s inaugural fiscal event seem improbable. Income tax and national insurance thresholds must increase again at some point, but the nation’s precarious finances means any government present or future may stick to the current schedule which is set to last until 2030/31.
"One looming dilemma is the full state pension becoming taxable next April. While Healey has said he will honour his predecessor pledge that any retirees whose sole income is from the state pension won't have to pay tax on it, the new chancellor is yet to state how this will be implemented."
Craig Rickman, Personal Finance Editor
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It’s important to avoid knee-jerk reactions. While an Autumn Budget might shake up the parts of the UK economy, most of the reforms will not take place straight away.
So it’s good to think about your long-term plans. And make sure you stay informed on all Budget news via our On The Money podcast, as well as our editorial articles.
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