The Latest Breaking News from John Healey

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

Global Market: UK business growth cools as inflation pressures build in September

British business activity weakened in September, with the services PMI falling to a three-month low while inflationary pressures intensified. Manufacturing improved modestly, but overall growth remained subdued. Weak hiring and business confidence, alongside higher borrowing costs, complicate the government’s outlook ahead of the October budget and increase pressure on the…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

UK business activity cools as inflation pressure ramps up, PMI shows

British business activity growth has slowed this month amidst pressures of inflation, showed a S&P Global survey on Wednesday. Prices charged by services companies rose the fastest in four months and also reported accelerating cost pressures following a rise in energy prices caused by the escalating conflict in Iran. Economists…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

UK borrows £18bn in August, putting pressure on Healey before budget

Some economists say it is now ‘inevitable’ that chancellor will need to raise taxes in the budget next month

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Government borrowing surge piles pressure on Healey ahead of first Budget

Chancellor John Healey is set to deliver his first Budget statement next month

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Healey urged by ex-Chancellor to be bold with first Budget and not fear Truss repeat

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

Healey can’t let memories of Truss mini-Budget stop him from taking bold action UK needs, Jeremy Hunt says

Sir Jeremy Hunt told The Independent that Andy Burnham should not fall into the trap of simply ‘doing things that get through the moment’, warning that tinkering around the edges would be a ‘missed opportunity’ for Britain

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Fears over interest rate rise and jobs send UK consumer confidence to three-year low

Blow to John Healey before budget as UK households face ‘notable strain’ on their finances

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

Labour urged to consider new tax plan to support lower earners

Labour have been urged to consider proposals to cut income tax for lower earners by raising capital gains tax, according to reports

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21

Chancellor given Budget warning as Iran war borrowing costs slash headroom by billions

A new report has indicated that John Healey will have to seriously consider tax rises or spending cuts

The Independent UK · Sep 21