Budget 2026 Special • Resolution Foundation

Budget 2026 special • Resolution Foundation

Afternoon all, While Wednesday’s Budget might have been a more modest affair than we’ve become accustomed to, RF staff were still crunching the numbers late into the night, soundtracked by Treasury officials cheering on the Chancellor for downing a pint getting through his first Budget. Instead of taking Friday a little easier, we’re still here to bring you bonus content. Overall, this scattergun Budget did not rise to the scale of the challenge…

Spread Thin: What the Resolution Foundation Really Thinks of the Budget

The Resolution Foundation has examined the Budget in considerable detail, looking beyond the Chancellor's announcements to assess who really benefits, who loses and what problems remain unresolved.  Its 48-page report makes uncomfortable reading for a Government hoping to convince voters that household finances are improving.