Autumn Budget 2026: Latest announcements and updates

Cost of living, defence, and the national economy are all on the agenda for this year’s autumn budget.

Standing charge scraps, NHS prescription freezes, and a reversal to controversial ISA changes are just some of the changes announced in this year’s autumn budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions and the Budget in the Houses of Commons. | Stefan Rousseau/Press Association

placeholder image — Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions and the Budget in the Houses of Commons. | Stefan Rousseau/Press Association

The same week as Andy Burnham marked 100 days in office, the government will today be tackling issues from the cost of living to defence, all while staying within Labour’s original manifesto pledges.

New chancellor John Healey will present the budget to the House of Commons at 12:30pm today, and has already promised a tax and spending plan which "moves money and power out of Westminster".

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