Budget 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, where he pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Wrong council tax band? What it could mean for your £100 bank energy payment

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

State pension tipped to increase by nearly £500 a year as weekly payments reach £250

Heather Cheetham FCA, director at The Uncommon Practice.

Heather Cheetham FCA, director at The Uncommon Practice.

Wrexham firm launches survey for local businesses ahead of Budget

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Andy Burnham has warned Labour must get the tax balance “right” as John Healey prepares to deliver his first Budget on October 28.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Andy Burnham has warned Labour must get the tax balance “right” as John Healey prepares to deliver his first Budget on October 28.

Burnham issues cryptic tax warning with 2026 Budget just weeks away