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What to expect from John Healey’s first budget: who wins, who pays?

Global Published 28 October 2026, 11:00 · archived 28 Oct 2026

Struggling households, new homebuyers and small shops stand to gain, while banks and online marketplaces could face higher levies John Healey will present his first budget on Wednesday, which will set the tone for Andy Burnham’s premiership.Despite the chancellor’s promises in the summer that the tax and spending event would not be beset by the leaks that preceded those of his predecessor, Rachel Reeves, both official and unofficial sources have indicated much of what Healey is likely to announce. Here’s what to expect: Continue reading...

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