The Latest Breaking News from Budget

Healey and Burnham warned against hiking capital gains tax in Budget

The CGT take since April is lower than the same period for last year

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Majority of British voters back private jet tax to help fill Budget black hole

Exclusive: Polling by More in Common has revealed support for a new tax on billionaires as chancellor John Healey attempts to balance his books in next month’s Budget

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Blow for Burnham as UK economic growth set to slow next year

The forecast comes despite a stronger-than-expected performance in 2026 and ahead of the government’s crucial Budget next month

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Healey vows to control public spending and help UK economy deliver on potential

John Healey said the Budget next month will demonstrate a commitment to fiscal discipline.

Evening Standard · Sep 7

Healey refuses to rule out tax rises as he warns Britain is paying the ‘Truss penalty’ on debt

John Healey insisted UK economy is ‘turning a corner’ in first major speech as chancellor

The Independent UK · Sep 7

'Tax rises' in Budget: Chancellor John Healey declines to dampen fears of new levies opposed by London bosses

Andy Burnham’s Government has refused to rule out more tax increases

Evening Standard · Sep 7

‘I want to see wealth creation’ John Healey to say as he tries to reassure nervous markets over economy

Chancellor expected to face pressure over tax after Andy Burnham failed to rule out possible rises in October’s Budget

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Growth can't be reserved for London and big cities warns Chancellor as capital set to face tax rises

In a major speech on Monday, Chancellor John Healey will outline plans aimed at driving long-term development across the country

Evening Standard · Sep 6

Chancellor warns of tough Budget because of economic impact of Iran war

John Healey told the Financial Times he would ensure the UK emerges from his first Budget with a solid ‘buffer against uncertainty’.

Evening Standard · Sep 5

Chancellor warns tough Budget looms as Trump’s war with Iran hits UK economy

John Healey is set to deliver a key speech on the economy on Monday

The Independent UK · Sep 5