Economy · London, United Kingdom · October 30, 2026

UK Chancellor Healey delivers first Budget

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 29, 9:19 AM ET · from an earlier edition that day

Chancellor John Healey presented a Budget described as small in scale. Think tanks warned of painful years as living standards stall. Forecasts show growth in living standards nearly halting.

Why it matters

Pay, energy bills and savings for UK households are affected.

Background

Healey became chancellor under PM Andy Burnham.

Sources

• BBC Business ↗Oct 29, 9:19 AM ET
• BBC Business ↗Oct 29, 11:48 AM ET
• BBC Business ↗Oct 29, 11:11 AM ET

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