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#UK Budget

Sat, 1 Aug 2026

  1. Budget to be held in October, Healey announces

    Chancellor John Healey announces his first budget date in late October, alongside plans for fiscal discipline and devolution.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026

  1. UK July borrowing hits £1.8bn as Healey prepares Budget

    UK government borrows £1.8bn in July, exceeding forecasts by £2.3bn as Chancellor John Healey prepares his first Budget ahead of 27 October.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

  1. Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget

    UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declined to rule out tax increases for the October 28 Budget, as July inflation hits a four-month high of 2.9%.

Mon, 7 Sept 2026

  1. UK £150m fund launched to boost northern economy

    The UK government unveils a £150m fund for northern firms as borrowing costs hit an 18-year high ahead of the October Budget.

Tue, 8 Sept 2026

  1. Faisal Islam: Chancellor's efforts to boost vibes may limit tax rises

    BBC economics editor Faisal Islam analyzes the UK government's push to boost economic confidence and avoid major tax hikes in the upcoming Budget.

Thu, 17 Sept 2026

  1. Burnham Rejects Tax and Spend Socialist Claims

    UK Prime Minister Andy Haldane claims financial markets worry over economic plans as PM rejects 'tax and spend socialist' label ahead of Budget.

  2. UK Budget 2026: Unions push for tax threshold changes

    UK trade unions meet Treasury officials to demand tax threshold reversals, higher taxes on tech giants, and increased public investment ahead of the Budget.

  3. Andy Burnham and his chancellor face Budget battle

    Just 42 days before John Healey's first Budget, Andy Burnham's government faces mounting economic challenges and scrutiny.

  4. Conservatives urge Burnham to rule out tax rises at Budget

    Tory shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith warns young Brits flee high taxes as Chancellor John Healey prepares the October Budget.

Wed, 23 Sept 2026

  1. UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth

    The OECD and IMF warn the UK over soaring debt costs and slower economic growth ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first Budget next month.

Sun, 27 Sept 2026

  1. Faisal Islam: The two big decisions for chancellor

    The UK chancellor faces two major decisions ahead of his 28 October Budget amid energy shocks and rising bond market pressures.

Tue, 29 Sept 2026

  1. UK Chancellor: Jobs are better for youth than benefits

    Chancellor John Healey expands local apprenticeships across England to tackle youth unemployment, alongside a £300m Rolls Royce investment.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

  1. Iran war threatens Healey's Budget plans, think tank warns

    IFS warns Chancellor John Healey's Oct 28 Budget faces pressure from inflation and Middle East conflict, adding £10bn to borrowing costs.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

  1. UK surprise growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlights economic resilience following IMF praise in Bangkok, as latest ONS data shows 0.7% growth in the three months to August.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

  1. UK Chancellor Rejects Calls to Raise Capital Gains Tax

    Chancellor John Healey dismisses calls from Labour MPs to increase Capital Gains Tax in his upcoming Budget, citing fears of an investor exodus.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

  1. Labour lacks courage to cut spending, says Kemi Badenoch

    Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticizes the Labour government for lacking courage to cut spending, highlighting her £70bn savings plan amid rising UK debt.

  2. Inflation and borrowing hit year-high ahead of UK Budget

    UK inflation reached 3.5% in September and government borrowing neared £25bn, increasing pressure on Chancellor John Healey.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026

  1. Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing challenge UK Budget

    UK national debt tops £3 trillion for the first time while inflation hits 3.5%, piling pressure on John Healey ahead of next week's Budget.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

  1. Chancellor plans to cut paperwork to save UK firms £800m

    The UK government plans to slash unnecessary paperwork and regulations to save businesses up to £800m ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026

  1. UK Budget to Include £1bn for Social Housing and Regional Powers

    Chancellor John Healey's Wednesday Budget will allocate over £1bn for social housing in England and grant regional leaders greater borrowing powers.

  2. UK Budget 2024: Four Ways Labour Could Raise Funds Without Tax Hikes

    The UK government considers raising taxes on banks, gaming machines, and online marketplaces to boost revenues without breaking income tax pledges.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026

  1. UK funding set to double to clear rough sleepers by Christmas

    The UK government will add £432m in Wednesday's Budget, bringing total investment to £874m to help every rough sleeper off the streets by Christmas.

  2. Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax

    Chancellor John Healey will protect low-income pensioners from income tax in his Wednesday Budget, as the state pension is set to rise to £13,036.40.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026

  1. Chris Mason: The Budget is imminent as tricky challenges pile up for Burnham

    Political editor Chris Mason examines the new UK government's upcoming Budget, Brexit discussions, and energy decisions under Andy Burnham.

  2. Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins in budget

    The Chancellor unveils a pre-Budget package of everyday fixes, removing tariffs on over 100 family favorites to save households up to £21 a year.

  3. UK Budget 2026: Citizens Share Cost of Living Pressures

    Ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first Budget announcement, BBC News speaks with UK citizens across various income levels about their financial concerns.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

  1. UK Budget 2026: Energy bills, wages and bank taxes

    UK government's upcoming Budget set to scrap fixed gas standing charges, help first-time buyers, and raise bank taxes amid 3.5% inflation.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026

  1. UK Budget 2026: Chancellor unveils 98 small measures

    UK Chancellor John Healey unveils 98 budget measures including a 100-pound energy bill support for households and tax hikes.

  2. UK Budget 2026: Chancellor John Healey Sets Out Tax and Spending Plans

    Chancellor John Healey outlines the government tax and spending plans, the first budget since Andy Burnham became prime minister, reported by BBC's Joe Pike.

  3. UK Budget: Energy Payments, Minimum Wage and Taxes

    UK government announces cost-of-living relief, including a 100 pound energy payment for council tax bands A to D, VAT extensions and wage hikes.

  4. UK Budget 2026: John Healey buys time but leaves big questions

    John Healey unveils a cautious UK budget pushing the tax burden to a record 38.6% while wrestling with debt, inflation, and Middle East conflict fallout.

  5. UK £100 Energy Payment: Who Qualifies and When It Arrives

    The UK government announces a £100 winter energy payment for households in council tax bands A to D, starting in January 2027.

  6. Healey unveils £100 energy bills help in first Budget

    UK Chancellor John Healey announced his first Budget, offering £100 for energy bills in council tax bands A-D, funded by higher bank profits tax.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026

  1. Burnham aims to cut welfare bill as soon as possible amid debate

    UK welfare spending is forecast to hit £431bn by 2031/32, as the government faces pressure over reform timelines.

  2. Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and deliberate

    BBC analyzes the UK's latest micro-focused Budget addressing Middle East energy shocks, 65 billion pounds extra borrowing, and welfare reforms.