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Budget 2026 at a Glance - What Has Chancellor John Healey Announced?
The budget shifts green levies off bills, extends energy relief to 20 million households and adds billions for business and defence.
- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Chancellor John Healey delivered his first Autumn Budget in the House of Commons, announcing measures to tackle the soaring cost of living under Andy Burnham's Labour Government.
- Healey lowered his fiscal headroom to £15 billion for 2029-30, down from the £22 billion Rachel Reeves set out last year, while introducing a cost control framework to manage spending.
- Energy payments of £100 will reach around 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, while a VAT cut on electricity extends to July, reducing annual bills by £50.
- Healey pledged to "fully fund" Britain's defence investment plan and announced a temporary bank surcharge rise to support energy costs, while criticizing former Prime Minister Liz Truss's economic record.
- Future investments include £20.4 billion for the National Wealth Fund and British Business Bank, while new powers allow Lord Sadiq Khan and other mayors to direct business rates toward local infrastructure.
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My assessment of the 2026 Budget is that it was a surprisingly feel-good affair, with some welcome measures for first-time buyers.But it tinkers with the symptoms rather than tackling the underlying problems and let's face it, there are plenty of them.The new First Time Buyer ISA and the £4.7bn Your First Home scheme could help people who have the income to buy but lack the deposit or family support.That is worth doing. The ISA changes could als…
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Worksop GuardianBudget 2026: Main points and how they affect residents in Nottinghamshire
John Healey has set out his first Budget as Chancellor with a bid to provide “breathing space” for the public – but what does it mean for residents in Nottinghamshire?
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