Economy · London, UK · United Kingdom · October 26, 2026

UK Budget due Oct. 28

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 25, 8:26 PM ET

Chancellor John Healey will shield low-income pensioners from tax. Burnham's EU stance drew clarification.

Why it matters

Sets taxes for millions.

Background

Andy Burnham became PM three months ago.

The story so far

1. Oct 21UK inflation rises to 3.5% on higher fuel prices
2. Oct 25UK budget to add £1 billion for social and affordable housing
3. Oct 26UK Budget due Oct. 28
4. Oct 27UK Budget: minimum wage rise, no extra for 18-20s
5. Oct 28UK budget: £100 energy payment, bank tax rise, more defense
6. Oct 29UK Budget freezes tax thresholds

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Sources

• BBC Business ↗Oct 26, 6:28 AM ET
• BBC Business ↗Oct 25, 10:16 PM ET
• BBC Business ↗Oct 25, 8:26 PM ET

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