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UK living standards forecasts point to falling incomes for working-age households
The Resolution Foundation expects typical working-age households to lose £1,050 in disposable income by 2029, while a separate forecast points to near-flat growth across all...
John Healey faces questions over pre-Budget bank tax report
The Treasury Committee chair has asked officials and the financial regulator to examine how details of a bank tax change appeared before the chancellor announced it.
Lloyds finance chief urges Healey to keep bank tax rise temporary
William Chalmers says banks need a predictable tax regime after the chancellor linked a higher surcharge to household energy support.
John Healey’s UK budget sets out energy bill help, wage rises and savings changes
The chancellor announced a £100 energy payment for some households, higher minimum wages and a lower Lifetime ISA withdrawal penalty for certain first-time buyers.
IllustrationNigel Farage says seating dispute led him to skip Commons budget
The Reform UK leader said he feared a confrontation after a seat reservation was removed. The Commons said a prayer card lacked a valid date stamp.
Healey keeps £20,000 cash Isa limit, reversing planned cut for under-65s
The chancellor has dropped a plan to lower the annual cash Isa allowance to £12,000 from April 2027, drawing mixed reactions from savings and investment firms.
John Healey plans to remove gas standing charges from household bills
The chancellor says he will ask Ofgem to remove the fixed daily gas fee in 2027 or soon after. The Treasury estimates that 60% of account-holding households would save an...
John Healey pledges cost-of-living help before Budget as major decisions loom
The chancellor says he will ease pressure on households while keeping to Labour’s fiscal rules. Major tax and spending choices are expected to wait until next year.
UK pledges £15m for misogyny prevention fund ahead of Budget
The proposed three-year fund would support mentoring, workplace training and public campaigns. Its funding is expected to be confirmed in Wednesday’s Budget.
IllustrationUK government announces household cost measures ahead of Budget
The package covers import tariffs, work mileage, carers, self-employed fathers and Post Office services. The government estimates modest annual savings on food tariffs.
IllustrationJohn Healey’s Budget: bank, gambling and online VAT measures among possible revenue options
BBC analysis examines ways the chancellor could raise money without increasing income tax rates ahead of the 28 October Budget. None of the measures discussed is a confirmed...
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Healey plans £1.5bn borrowing facility for English mayors in devolution package
The chancellor is expected to set out new borrowing and funding plans on 28 October, giving local leaders more room to choose investment projects.
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Inflation and borrowing figures tighten John Healey’s choices before Budget
September inflation rose to 3.5% and government borrowing reached £24.5bn, adding to the pressures on Chancellor John Healey before his 28 October Budget.
UK inflation rises to 3.5% as fuel prices climb ahead of Budget
Annual UK inflation rose from 3.1% in August to 3.5% in September, with higher petrol and diesel prices contributing to the increase ahead of the Budget.
CBI warns further financial-sector taxes could hurt UK competitiveness
Rain Newton-Smith is due to urge Chancellor John Healey to give businesses breathing space as he prepares his 28 October Budget.
UK economy grew 0.1% in August before Healey’s first Budget
The rise was smaller than July’s 0.4% increase but beat economists’ forecast of a contraction, as the chancellor prepares a Budget amid pressure on household finances.
IFS warns UK Budget needs a credible plan for £35bn in potential spending pressures
The think tank says inflation and a defence spending ambition could force difficult choices over taxes, benefits and public services. Its £35bn figure is a scenario, not a...