What the New UK Chancellor Means for the UK Economy
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- Bloomberg Politicsseen 1 Sept, 19:46description edited
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The British military still expects John Healey to commit to spending 3% of domestic output on defense by 2030, despite accusations that the chancellor of the exchequer was backsliding on his past ambitions to hit that target.The British military still expects Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey to commit to spending 3% of domestic output on defense by 2030, despite accusations that he was backsliding on his ambition to hit that target.
- The Guardian Worldseen 7 Sept, 20:36headline rewritten
Opposition parties accuse Healey of offering ‘more of the same’ in his first major speech as chancellor – UK politics livePolicing minister makes statement on ‘intimidating and thuggish’ anti-migrant protests – as it happened - The Guardian Worldseen 7 Sept, 20:36description edited
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Chancellor ducks questions on whether he will have to raise taxes but says he will stick firmly to fiscal rules Business live – latest updates John Healey has said boosting economic growth will be his defining mission as chancellor as he warned Labour had to “be honest” about the need to control public spending at next month’s budget. In his first big speech since taking the job in July, Healey said the top priority for his 28 October budget would be to support stronger growth across the UK...Chancellor ducks questions on whether he will have to raise taxes but says he will stick firmly to fiscal rules Business live – latest updates Politics live – latest updates John Healey has said boosting economic growth will be his defining mission as chancellor as he warned Labour had to “be honest” about the need to control public spending at next month’s budget. In his first big speech since taking the job in July, Healey said the top priority for his 28 October budget would be to support...
- The Guardian Worldseen 9 Sept, 19:33headline rewritten
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon to warn UK chancellor against bank tax hikeJP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor against bank tax hike - The Guardian Worldseen 12 Sept, 04:52headline rewritten
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor against bank tax hikeJP Morgan boss meets Burnham and Healey to warn against bank tax rise - The Guardian Worldseen 29 Sept, 03:25headline rewritten
John Healey says Labour will stick to fiscal rules in first speech as chancellor – UK politics liveShabana Mahmood says Labour party wants to create ‘fairness in our immigration system’ – UK politics live - Bloomberg Politicsseen 1 Oct, 16:43headline rewritten
A £4 Billion Fuel Windfall Offers Hope For Struggling UK DriversUK’s £4 Billion Fuel Tax Windfall Risks Growing Driver Backlash - The Guardian Worldseen 1 Oct, 16:43description edited
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Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home John Healey is under growing pressure to offer fresh energy support for households in next month’s budget as millions face a 4% rise in charges from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home. In his speech at Labour’s conference in Liverpool this week , the chancellor warned that the government had limited resources to cushion the worldwide economic shocks hitting...Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home What to do as energy bills head for £2,000 a year John Healey is under growing pressure to offer fresh energy support for households in next month’s budget as millions face a 4% rise in charges from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home. In his speech at Labour’s conference in Liverpool this week , the chancellor warned that the government had limited resources...
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Exclusive: Chancellor urged to reverse Rishi Sunak’s tax surcharge cuts to claw back billions in lost revenue Business live – latest updates Tax cuts for big banks have deprived the UK government of £6bn in revenues, according to campaigners, who are calling on the chancellor, John Healey, to increase taxes and force lenders to pay their “fair share” in the upcoming budget. Calculations by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), which represents unions with more than 5.3 million members across England...Exclusive: Chancellor urged to reverse Rishi Sunak’s tax surcharge cuts to claw back billions in lost revenue Business live – latest updates Tax cuts for big banks have deprived the UK government of £6bn in revenues, according to campaigners, who are calling on the chancellor, John Healey, to increase taxes and force lenders to pay their “fair share” in the budget. Calculations by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), which represents unions with more than 5.3 million members across England and...
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Iran war threatens Healey's Budget plans, think tank warnsHealey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- MercoPress (South America)08:18first to report
By MOHAMED A. EL-ERIAN (*) By appointing John Healey as chancellor of the exchequer, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has taken a calculated risk. If Healey can leverage his insider knowledge of the Treasury, pursue a bold, pro-growth agenda, and manage his defense-spending instincts, he may be able to provide the structural shake-up the UK economy needs.
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics09:42
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey faces an uphill struggle to find billions more for defense investment, with economists warning that creative financing offers only limited room to increase military spending.
Sat, 8 August 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World06:00
TUC will urge John Healey to order ‘root and branch’ assessment of watchdog amid claims its forecasts downplay investment benefits The TUC is urging the new chancellor, John Healey, to order a “root and branch” review of the Office for Budget Responsibility, claiming the forecaster’s approach holds back investment. With Andy Burnham promising “good growth in every postcode” , the union umbrella body is calling on Healey to use his first budget on 28 October to re-examine the assessments of the...
- financial-news.co.uk12:20
The FTSE 100 Healey chancellor reaction lifted London’s leading index 0.3% on Tuesday as investors broadly welcomed Andy Burnham’s opening moves as prime minister, including the surprise appointment of John Healey to the Treasury and a pledge to remove VAT from household electricity bills. Gilt yields pulled back after jumping the previous afternoon when Burnham
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World12:26
Billionaire CEO of world’s biggest bank says any windfall tax on sector’s bumper profits could harm jobs in City Business live – latest updates Jamie Dimon, the boss of the US bank JP Morgan, has urged John Healey not to use his first budget as chancellor to increase taxes on banks’ bumper profits. Speculation has been growing that a windfall tax could be imposed on UK lenders to fund Andy Burnham’s cost of living agenda, with campaigners estimating such a move could raise £19bn. Continue...
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- Times of India07:47
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has urged UK Chancellor John Healey to reconsider plans for escalating bank taxes. He emphasized that such measures could risk significant job losses and deter crucial investments within the UK. Dimon asserted that fostering economic growth is essential for overcoming the nation's hurdles.
Fri, 21 August 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World06:34
July data shows total public debt was £2.98tn, or 94% of GDP – up £96bn on a year earlier Business live – latest updates The UK government ran a larger than expected £1.8bn deficit in July, underlining the challenges facing the chancellor, John Healey, as he draws up his first budget. City economists had expected a shortfall of zero for July, a month when Treasury receipts tend to be swollen by self-assessment income tax payments. Continue reading...
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk16:51
Government borrowing stood at £1.8 billion in July, new figures have revealed
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World23:01
Resolution Foundation suggests economy may finally be emerging from shadow of 2008 financial crisis Productivity in the UK – a vital measure of economic health – is growing more strongly than official figures suggest, according to analysis from the Resolution Foundation. The thinktank suggests the chancellor, John Healey, may have inherited an economy finally starting to emerge from the long shadow of the 2008 global financial crisis. Continue reading...
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World10:00
Roadmap for increasing department’s share of GDP will be deferred until next year’s review The chancellor will delay setting out when the UK will meet the target of allocating 3% of GDP on defence until next year’s spending review, the Treasury has confirmed. John Healey resigned as defence secretary in June under Keir Starmer’s leadership, accusing the prime minister of being “unable” and the Treasury “unwilling” to “commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country”. Continue...
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics05:00
Things are about to heat up in the UK Treasury as Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey gears up for his first budget during a crucial autumn for the governing Labour Party.
Tue, 1 September 2026
4 reports- The Guardian World04:00
Chancellor says he wants everyone from apprentices to senior economists to take part in brainstorming exercise John Healey has asked junior Treasury staff – including IT workers and apprentices – to send him ideas for his October budget, saying he will listen to all suggestions regardless of grade or profession. The chancellor’s unorthodox approach comes as he faces a tricky autumn with expected inflation rises, sluggish growth and potential cuts from other departments to fund extra defence...
- Bloomberg Politics10:30edited after publishing
The British military still expects Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey to commit to spending 3% of domestic output on defense by 2030, despite accusations that he was backsliding on his ambition to hit that target.
- The Guardian World14:25
Yield on 30-year gilts highest since 1998 as rout triggered by global factors underlines tricky backdrop John Healey faces Business live – latest updates The chancellor’s headroom against Labour’s fiscal rules could be almost halved at his first budget if the current global bond sell-off persists into the autumn, economists say. The UK’s long-term borrowing costs jumped to their highest level since early 1998 on Tuesday as investors dumped government bonds, betting on higher inflation. Continue...
- The Guardian World23:01
Resolution Foundation argues that UK’s internationally low ‘tax wedge’ must rise to pay for defence ambitions The chancellor, John Healey, must be prepared to raise taxes for middle earners if he wants to fund significantly higher defence spending, the Resolution Foundation thinktank has said. Healey resigned from Keir Starmer’s government in June , protesting against what he argued was the then prime minister’s failure to adequately fund defence. Continue reading...
Wed, 2 September 2026
2 reports- MercoPress (South America)07:42
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in an interview with The Times, tried to cool the strong exchange caused by British leaders’ reaction to White House statements on a possible review to US neutrality policy towards the Falkland Islands sovereignty, which could imply serious consequences.
- Politico Europe13:22
John Healey set for Sept. 7 speech, weeks after Burnham shifted responsibility for local economic growth strategy to No. 10 North.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- birminghammail.co.uk08:54
Mr Burnham and Chancellor John Healey may have to find an extra £5bn in the Budget, it has been warned.
Sat, 5 September 2026
3 reports- londonlovesbusiness.com10:14
Chancellor warns the autumn Budget may be tougher due to inflation and borrowing costs from the Iran war's economic impact.
- The Guardian World11:26
Chancellor says he wants to ensure country has ‘buffer’ against uncertainty as global bond yields hit 18-year high The chancellor has indicated that the UK will face a tough budget next month due to Trump’s war in the Middle East. In an interview with the Financial Times , John Healey said the conflict in Iran would probably have a strong influence on his first budget on 28 October. Continue reading...
- The Guardian World14:00
MPs applaud PM’s ambition and optimism but John Healey has yet to show he can match leader’s radical perspective Until now, Andy Burnham has been a lucky prime minister. In office for just over six weeks, no major domestic crisis derailed his plans over the summer, Reform has been on the back foot , and he arrived back at Westminster with his personal approval ratings soaring and optimism undampened. But underneath the sense of relief that many Labour MPs are feeling that their high-stakes...
Sun, 6 September 2026
3 reports- aol.co.uk08:41Growth can't be reserved for London and big cities warns Chancellor as capital set to face tax rises
Britain’s growth must extend beyond London and other large UK cities, the Chancellor has warned as he prepares to outline his economic agenda. John Healey is preparing to lay out plans aimed at driving long-term development across the country in a major speech on Monday, ahead of his first Budget on October 28. He is pressing ahead with major reforms to the Treasury “rule book” to drive investment out of the capital to the regions and is changing the discount rate on which the value of...
- Bloomberg Politics23:01
John Healey plans to put regional growth at the heart of his economic vision, while vowing fiscal discipline, in his first major speech as chancellor of the exchequer on Monday.
- Google News - Top Stories23:34
Chancellor to say UK economy 'turning a corner' despite debt concerns BBC UK finance minister Healey seeks growth through decentralising power reuters.com Chancellor Healey Puts Regional Growth, Fiscal Discipline at Heart of Vision Bloomberg.com John Healey to urge state-owned bodies to boost investment Financial Times Chancellor to argue UK economy can ‘turn corner’ despite bond market turmoil The Guardian
Mon, 7 September 2026
9 reports- Google News - Top Stories05:02
UK's finance minister Healey walks fiscal tightrope before first budget Reuters John Healey backs growth but says Labour must be honest on spending The Guardian Healey acknowledges high government borrowing costs but won't be drawn on tax changes in Budget BBC UK must ‘be honest’ about need to control spending, says chancellor Financial Times UK finance minister Healey seeks to set out brighter vision before tough budget Reuters
- Politico Europe07:20
Can the chancellor deliver growth without breaking his own self-imposed fiscal rules? John Healey will set out his vision for the economy this morning, but with pressure mounting on the public finances, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy ask whether he is preparing to stretch the rules to make it happen. Amid an increasingly turbulent economic […]
- Bloomberg Politics10:09
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey said he will build on his predecessor Rachel Reeves’ efforts to reestablish the UK’s credibility in international bond markets. Speaking in the Midlands city of Coventry, Healey also outlined plans to boost regional economies, cut legislation and double the number of so-called unicorn firms in Britain. (Source: Bloomberg)
- express.co.uk10:10
The new chancellor needs to be very different from the last one. The signs aren't good.
- The Guardian World12:54edited after publishing
Chancellor ducks questions on whether he will have to raise taxes but says he will stick firmly to fiscal rules Business live – latest updates Politics live – latest updates John Healey has said boosting economic growth will be his defining mission as chancellor as he warned Labour had to “be honest” about the need to control public spending at next month’s budget. In his first big speech since taking the job in July, Healey said the top priority for his 28 October budget would be to support...
- The Guardian World14:51edited after publishing
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Opposition parties accuse Healey of offering ‘more of the same’ in his first major speech as chancellor – UK politics liveSarah Jones tells MPs ‘those responsible should expect to face the consequences’ Healey says Andy Burnham set out in his statement to MPs last week what he thought had gone wrong The fundamentals of our economy [were] hollowed out through a series of past policy decisions, political power was centralised, weakening the relationships between the people, the businesses and the institutions who can make things happen beyond Whitehall. The economic enablers were privatised and outsourced, leaving...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:03
Since 2009 high borrowing, low growth has allowed national debt to rise from 64% of GDP to almost 100% today, says John Healey
- Bloomberg Politics16:52
John Healey wants “to gets things done,” Britain’s new finance minister said in his first major speech on Monday. The problem is that the country’s fiscal position keeps deteriorating as conflict in the Middle East rumbles on, leaving Healey with few major tax and spending levers at his disposal.
- express.co.uk17:08
Billionaire Chris Rokos leaves the UK for Greece amid mounting fears of tax hikes in the next budget.
Tue, 8 September 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics11:53
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey said UK borrowing is still too high and economic growth is still fragile even though it's "beginning to turn a corner." He made the comments in his first question-and-answer session in Parliament since being appointed chancellor in July. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Guardian World17:47
High yields threaten to wipe out at least half of the £24bn headroom John Healey was expecting to have for his budget The UK government was forced to pay the highest interest rate for a 30-year bond since 1998 on Tuesday, underlining the fiscal challenges facing the chancellor, John Healey. Echoing the global bond market sell-off that has driven up yields, or interest rates, on government borrowing across major markets, the Treasury paid 5.82% to borrow £4bn. Continue reading...
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- The Guardian World12:45edited after publishing ×2
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JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor against bank tax hikeJamie Dimon tells UK politicians before October budget that investment could be at risk, it is understood Jamie Dimon, chief executive of the largest US bank, JP Morgan, is understood to have warned Andy Burnham and his chancellor, John Healey, against raising taxes on banks in his inaugural budget in October. The Wall Street billionaire met the politicians on Wednesday and cautioned them that higher taxes could put investment and employment in the UK at risk, it is understood. Continue...
Fri, 11 September 2026
2 reports- cityam.com06:11
The UK economy had surprise growth in the month Andy Burnham became Prime Minister.Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed GDP expanded 0.4 per cent in July, racing ahead of City economists’ forecast of zero growth.This was led by 0.4 per cent growth in the UK’s mammoth services sector, which is [...]
- Bloomberg Politics12:10
Former Goldman Sachs Group chief economist Jim O’Neill warned UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham against raising taxes on banks and businesses, saying the moves would threaten economic growth. O'Neill also cautioned that rising gilt yields could yet reverse before the October 28 budget, so it’s too early to say what Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey will need to do regarding tax-and-spend. O'Neill joined Francine Lacqua on "The Pulse". (Source: Bloomberg)
Tue, 15 September 2026
4 reports- The Guardian World06:51
Economists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of pounds Economists have urged the chancellor, John Healey, to press the Bank of England to slow down its bond-selling programme that has already cost the exchequer billions of pounds. The Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meets this week to not only decide the level of interest rates but also whether they should freeze or slow the sale of government bonds, known as gilts, bought as part of...
- Bloomberg Politics11:45
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey will protect the poorest recipients of the basic state pension from income tax after wage data put the benefit on course to exceed the threshold for paying the levy next year.
- Politico Europe17:17
Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham added to pressure from military figures by saying firms are "making decisions now" about staying in Britain.
- Google News - Top Stories19:13
UK ‘actively’ exploring joining Canada-led global defence bank Financial Times UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada BBC John Healey in talks with Canada about UK joining new global defence bank The Guardian Britain in talks with Canada about joining defence bank The Globe and Mail UK Weighs Membership in Canada's Global Defense Bank Devdiscourse
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- aol.co.uk23:03
The Resolution Foundation warns more than 1.1million are facing a 'cost-of-housing crunch' as the gap between local rents and benefit support people can claim is set to reach a record high this autumn
Mon, 21 September 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World04:00
Unions, thinktanks and others say overhaul could provide investment Britain needs Unions, thinktanks, environmental groups and charities have come together to call on ministers to boost the financial firepower of the national wealth fund to empower it to invest more in Britain and rebalance the country’s economy. Lower energy bills, the revitalisation of the UK’s industrial heartlands and the provision of more high-quality jobs could all be unlocked by scaling up the NWF, according to a...
- The Guardian World12:00
Blow to John Healey before budget as UK households face ‘notable strain’ on their finances Business live – latest updates Fears of a steep rise in mortgage payments and increasing job insecurity have sent UK consumer confidence tumbling to a three-month low, according to a leading survey. In a blow to John Healey before next month’s budget, the S&P Global consumer sentiment index dropped to 42.7 in September from 42.9 in August, indicating “a notable strain on financial confidence across UK...
Tue, 22 September 2026
2 reports- rttnews.com06:55
Corrects first para The UK budget deficit exceeded the government estimate in August, data from the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday. Public sector net borrowing increased GBP 2.
- The Guardian World07:16
Higher-than-expected figure will make chancellor’s aim of calming jittery bond markets more difficult Business live – latest updates The UK government borrowed a higher-than-expected £18.3bn last month, increasing the pressure on John Healey as he attempts to calm jittery bond markets before next month’s budget. Official figures released by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday said public sector net borrowing – the difference between government spending and income – was £2.9bn higher...
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World05:00
Treasury committee rejects calls for fundamental reform of independent watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility Attacks on the government’s independent economic forecaster from left and right of the political spectrum are akin to “shooting the messenger”, according to an influential group of MPs. The Treasury committee rejected “siren calls to fundamentally reform” the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) and said it should not be blamed when policymakers had to make tough decisions...
- Bloomberg Politics21:00
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hinted he doesn’t want his government to repeat the tax rises of recent Labour budgets, as Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey prepares for a tricky financial statement on Oct. 28.
Thu, 24 September 2026
1 report- The Guardian World11:41
Rising cost of 10-year gilt to near 19-year high hikes upfront cost of government investment and limits chancellor’s room for manoeuvre Business live – latest updates International bodies warn of rising debt and borrowing risks Burnham stands by claim UK is ‘in hock’ to bond markets A global sell-off in government bonds has put fresh upward pressure on UK borrowing costs, before a tough budget for John Healey next month. The yield – effectively the interest rate – on 10-year UK bonds, known as...
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- theguardian.com05:30
Increasing the rate of CGT is one of the tax levers available to chancellor as he considers revenue-raising options
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories23:03
UK's Healey puts defence in focus for reindustrialisation push Reuters Healey to promise ‘new age of industrialisation’ with £6bn Royal Navy plan Financial Times Politics latest: John Healey to deliver first conference speech as chancellor Sky News Three new floating submarine docks for the Royal Navy to be built in Britain Navy Lookout Healey Under Pressure to Balance Political Goals With Budget Realities Bloomberg
Mon, 28 September 2026
16 reports- Japan Times02:29
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey's focus at the Labour Party's annual jamboree shows the importance and difficulty of his fiscal set piece.
- dailymail.com06:00
The Chancellor is set for a £60billion Budget shock as rising borrowing costs push up the cost of servicing the ballooning national debt.
- Bloomberg Politics06:33
Rain Newton-Smith, Confederation of British Industry chief executive officer, discusses what to expect from Chancellor of the Execequer John Healey's speech at the annual Labour Party conference and in his upcoming budget in October. "We need to see that detailed implementation of a growth plan," Newton-Smith says. She speaks with Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker from Liverpool, where the Labour Party is hosting its annual conference. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Politico Europe08:53
The Labour Party conference enters day two under the shadow of a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford and whether the Iranians were involved. As Donald Trump offers his account, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the conflicting versions of events, the emerging security concerns around the Gloucestershire airbase and the political reaction. Meanwhile in […]
- Bloomberg Politics11:39
"The prime minister and I are united in meeting the fiscal rules," UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey says in his address to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. He adds that fiscal discipline will be at the center of the budget he will deliver in late October, which marks a high-stakes moment for both Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Politico Europe12:06
U.K. chancellor warns Labour not to expect Blair-era public services spending blitz.
- The Guardian World12:25
Chancellor tells Labour conference it’s ‘not progressive’ to fail to balance books amid rising welfare bill as borrowing costs climb to record high Business live – latest updates Price of diesel on UK forecourts reaches all-time high John Healey has pledged to use next month’s budget to inject hope into Britain’s economy while sticking to the government’s fiscal rules, arguing there is “nothing progressive” about losing control of public finances. In his first speech as chancellor to Labour...
- liverpoolecho.co.uk12:42
It was one of the biggest announcements made by the Chancellor today
- Google News - Top Stories12:47
Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says chancellor BBC The Guardian view on Britain’s new chancellor: his purpose must be to protect living standards | Editorial The Guardian Blair-era money is ‘not there now’, Healey warns Labour ft.com UK's Healey puts defence in focus for reindustrialisation push Reuters This Healey schmaltzfest offers no solutions to Britain’s dire problems yahoo.com
- The Guardian World13:46
With the budget a month away, chancellor gives little indication in conference speech of where money will come from to reindustrialise Britain Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget UK politics live – latest updates John Healey cheered the Labour faithful with his first conference speech as chancellor, offering an upbeat vision of a reindustrialised Britain with fresh opportunities for young people – but gave little sense of how he intends to pay for Andy Burnham’s radical plans....
- liverpoolecho.co.uk13:57
Mr Healey pledged a new age of industrialisation
- aol.co.uk13:59
The Chancellor told the Labour conference that young people need a job, not benefits
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- express.co.uk28 Sept, 13:59their copy
- express.co.uk14:01
I had hopes for Chancellor John Healey but as his 40-minute conference speech dragged on, I felt them draining away.
- The Guardian World15:50edited after publishing
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John Healey says Labour will stick to fiscal rules in first speech as chancellor – UK politics liveShe says a lack of fairness can make ‘people turn inwards’ Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hope Lisa O’Carroll is a senior Guardian correspondent. The head of the SDLP, Claire Hanna , has called for an international mediator to resolve the continuing crisis over a unionist parade in a nationalist area close to Drumcree, the site of some of the worst violence of the troubles almost 30 years ago. The truth is everybody has got to want to seek mediation and seek compromise...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:50
John Healey says Rolls-Royce plans to invest an extra £300M in British factories
- Google News - Top Stories18:07
Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor BBC The Guardian view on Britain’s new chancellor: his purpose must be to protect living standards | Editorial The Guardian Blair-era money is ‘not there now’, Healey warns Labour Financial Times Healey’s dream of re-industrialising Britain is a fantasy The Telegraph UK's Healey puts defence in focus for reindustrialisation push Reuters
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- Politico Europe11:23
The U.K.'s young employment adviser says a national insurance cut would "not be an effective use of public money."
Thu, 1 October 2026
4 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:00edited after publishing
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A £4 Billion Fuel Windfall Offers Hope For Struggling UK DriversJohn Healey is set to reap a £4 billion ($5.3 billion) tax windfall from soaring petrol and diesel prices, putting Britain’s chancellor of the exchequer under growing pressure to announce relief for drivers at his upcoming budget.
- The Guardian World05:00edited after publishing
Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home What to do as energy bills head for £2,000 a year John Healey is under growing pressure to offer fresh energy support for households in next month’s budget as millions face a 4% rise in charges from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home. In his speech at Labour’s conference in Liverpool this week , the chancellor warned that the government had limited resources...
- express.co.uk11:11
This crisis has been brewing for years. Now we're almost there.
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- aol.co.uk1 Oct, 11:11their copy
- The Guardian World18:33
Chancellor faces global volatility and soaring energy costs as some insiders worry lack of clarity could trigger fresh market shock Senior Labour figures are privately voicing unease about John Healey’s approach to his crucial first budget this month, against the backdrop of volatile global markets and soaring energy costs. The chancellor’s work has been made significantly harder by the global bond sell-off, which continues to raise the cost of government borrowing, and ever increasing energy...
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- cityam.com13:40
John Healey will meet UK bank bosses on Wednesday where the topic of tax is expected to dominate the agenda ahead of the Budget.
Tue, 6 October 2026
2 reports- Politico Europe08:40
The ‘Burnham Bounce’ is extending Labour’s lead in the polls – so are the Conservatives anywhere near ready to challenge? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack the latest polling numbers, and what they mean for Kemi Badenoch as the party struggles to define its offer on the economy, triple lock and social care. Back in […]
- The Guardian World19:27
Exclusive: Officials working on further radical changes that would change how much energy companies could charge customers John Healey is planning a major intervention to cut energy bills for poorer households in this month’s budget, after ministers became alarmed at forecasts that show bills rising by hundreds of pounds in January. The chancellor is working on plans to spend more than £1bn to help energy consumers, the bulk of which is likely to go towards increasing the discount given to...
Wed, 7 October 2026
2 reports- cityam.com09:10
A leading investment platform is urging chancellor John Healey to not “penalise investors” this Budget as Brits brace for possible tax hikes
- The Guardian World16:30
Energy and housing costs threaten biggest decline in modern times unless bold action taken, says thinktank Soaring energy and housing costs mean Labour is on course to preside over the worst parliament for living standards in modern times, a stark analysis warns. Three weeks ahead of John Healey’s budget, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said Britain faces a “dire” outlook unless the government takes “bold policy action”. Continue reading...
Thu, 8 October 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World11:22
Exclusive: Thinktank says Britain’s drive towards global commitments is symptom of ‘outdated foreign policy’ The UK’s military is too focused on global commitments at the expense of domestic defence, meaning the government’s planned increase in defence spending is likely to result in even greater waste, a thinktank report has warned. According to an analysis by researchers at the Transition Security Project, Britain has the most overseas-oriented military among European nations, with almost a...
- The Guardian World16:38
Andrew Bailey tells chancellor ‘whatever the stance of fiscal policy, it must be credible and be seen as such by financial markets’ Business live – latest updates The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has urged the chancellor, John Healey, to agree a budget that reassures financial markets after the UK’s medium-term borrowing costs hit a fresh 19-year high. With investors offloading government bonds previously considered safe havens amid fears of rising inflation, Bailey told all...
Fri, 9 October 2026
4 reports- The Guardian World09:00
Exclusive: Abena Oppong-Asare urges chancellor to unlock billions of pounds, as housing associations say they could build 41,000 homes in 10 years The Labour chair of the Commons housing committee is urging John Healey to bring forward billions of pounds of planned spending on social and affordable homes in England, after housing associations said they were ready to build tens of thousands more. Abena Oppong-Asare called for the chancellor to allocate money from the £39bn Social and Affordable...
- Bloomberg Politics09:11
The UK’s City minister said the Labour government understands the importance of a globally competitive financial services sector, as Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey considers whether to hike taxes on banks at his upcoming budget.
- aol.co.uk13:16
Chancellor set to complete 'hat-trick of job-destroying, wage-stifling, price-raising, misery-inducing raids' on incomes
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- express.co.uk9 Oct, 13:16their copy
- The Guardian World13:18edited after publishing
Exclusive: Chancellor urged to reverse Rishi Sunak’s tax surcharge cuts to claw back billions in lost revenue Business live – latest updates Tax cuts for big banks have deprived the UK government of £6bn in revenues, according to campaigners, who are calling on the chancellor, John Healey, to increase taxes and force lenders to pay their “fair share” in the budget. Calculations by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), which represents unions with more than 5.3 million members across England and...
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Sun, 11 October 2026
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The Chancellor will fly into Bangkok this weekend for the IMF's annual meeting with the governor of the Bank of England's warning to balance the books or risk bond market turmoil still ringing in his ears.
- cityam.com09:28
The bosses of Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have urged the government to slash the “ridiculous” tax burden facing high street firms.
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Iran war threatens Healey's Budget plans, think tank warnsThe Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.
Mon, 12 October 2026
5 reports- The Guardian World05:49
Thinktank’s influential pre-budget report urges key decisions to be made now and not put off until next year John Healey has been warned by Britain’s leading tax and spending experts that his budget risks being a “work of fiction” unless he sets out plans to cover £35bn in spending pressures. As the war in the Middle East rattles the public finances, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said the damage from higher inflation meant the chancellor would need to either top up funds for his...
- dailymail.com06:00
John Healey has been urged to rule out a Budget tax raid on gambling amid warnings it will cost thousands of jobs - with women and the young in the firing line.
- Politico Europe07:28
With the budget barely a fortnight away, Chancellor John Healey is warning of mounting economic headwinds. Can he ease the pressure on the public finances without loosening the purse strings? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy test the tightrope Healey is attempting to walk ahead of a major speech to the International Monetary Fund. Elsewhere, is […]
- Google News - Top Stories07:40
U.K. Government Faces Test of Budget Credibility WSJ 'Tax rises needed to plug £35bn gap' and 'Putin breaks Trump's 'ceasefire" BBC UK's Healey can't risk a 'steady as you go' budget, think tank warns Reuters IFS: budget will be ‘work of fiction’ without clear plan to cover UK’s £35bn spending pressures The Guardian Why the numbers behind John Healey’s £35bn Budget ‘black hole’ don’t add up The Independent
- aol.co.uk14:59
Somebody should offer a prize to determine former chancellor Rachel Reeves's single costliest howler. It wouldn't be easy.
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- express.co.uk12 Oct, 14:59their copy
Tue, 13 October 2026
5 reports- The Guardian World07:58
Fund upgrades UK’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, but says it is likely to edge down next year IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’ John Healey should “stay the course” and continue repairing the UK’s public finances, the International Monetary Fund’s top economist has said, after the fund lifted its growth forecast for Britain. Little more than a fortnight before Healey’s first budget, Silvana Tenreyro, the IMF’s economic counsellor, said the UK “stands...
- lynnnews.co.uk10:20
The Resolution Foundation called for the Budget on October 28 to hike taxes – including on pensioners.
- Bloomberg Politics13:50
British business leaders have warned Chancellor John Healey that their ability to hire more young workers is contingent on the scale of tax hikes planned for the upcoming budget, according to people familiar with the matter.
- The Guardian World17:43
Retailers call on John Healey to reduce national insurance contributions threshold in his first budget Some of the UK’s biggest retailers and hospitality businesses, including Tesco, Costa Coffee and the Co-op, have met John Healey to urge him to cut the cost of employing young people in his first budget. At the No 11 event on Tuesday morning, the chancellor heard from sector leaders – including the boss of Marks & Spencer, Stuart Machin, and Sainsbury’s chief executive, Simon Roberts – about...
- Channel News Asia22:03
Wed, 14 October 2026
2 reports- propertywire.com06:02
Chancellor John Healey is expected to introduce only a modest increase in Capital Gains Tax in the upcoming Budget, stepping back from proposals that would have aligned rates with Income Tax. The decision follows warnings that significant tax increases could prompt investors to relocate capital abroad.
- The Guardian World07:42
Move aimed at firms such as Amazon and eBay could raise up to £1bn more for Treasury, says report A tax crackdown on online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay that could raise up to £1bn more for the Treasury is reportedly being drawn up for John Healey’s first budget. The chancellor is said to be preparing to announce that online marketplaces will be made responsible for collecting tax owed by retailers selling on their platforms. Continue reading...
Thu, 15 October 2026
4 reports- Bloomberg Politics03:06
UK Chancellor John Healey said he will “stay the path” on plans to bring down borrowing over the next few years as he welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s support for the government’s fiscal plans ahead of the budget.
- The Guardian World05:00
Trades Union Congress urges chancellor to tackle rising additional living costs in this month’s budget UK households have paid almost £14,000 on average in additional costs for mortgages, loans, energy and water bills over the past five years, according to a report urging the chancellor to tackle soaring living costs at the budget. With less than a fortnight before John Healey’s first budget as chancellor, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) said the cost of living crisis was weighing on the...
- The Guardian World11:47
Speaking at IMF meeting, chancellor says he will stick to fiscal rules while recognising business and living costs UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates John Healey has promised to use his first budget in a fortnight’s time to offer consumers and businesses a “breathing space” while sticking to Labour’s fiscal rules. Speaking to journalists in Bangkok, where he has been attending the International Monetary Fund annual meetings, the chancellor said he was conscious of...
- The Guardian World16:17
Exclusive: Chancellor to target sector in his first budget to help offset damage caused by Iran war on public finances John Healey is poised to tax Britain’s banks in his 28 October budget to help offset the damage inflicted on the public finances by war in the Middle East, the Guardian understands. The chancellor is in Bangkok, where the International Monetary Fund has praised the UK’s progress towards balancing the books, urging him to “stay the course”. Continue reading...
Fri, 16 October 2026
4 reports- morningadvertiser.co.uk00:00
Chancellor John Healey has vowed to protect the UK economy from global pressures in his upcoming Budget as pubs continue to call for action on rising operating costs.
- mirror.co.uk08:00
Chancellor is eyeing up measures to repair Britain's struggling finances ahead of his first Budget on October 28
- Bloomberg Politics14:02
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is considering introducing a new UK visa route for wealthy foreigners in his budget this month, as he tries to attract immigrants who can help spur economic growth.
- The Guardian World15:33
Supporters of planned tax, however, say banks were bailed out by taxpayers during financial crisis and can afford to pay more now John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget The International Monetary Fund has urged John Healey to target savings on pensions and welfare, instead of taxing Britain’s banks at the budget later this month. Helge Berger, deputy director of the IMF’s European department, was asked about bank taxes after the Guardian revealed Healey plans to tap the sector for...
Sat, 17 October 2026
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EXCLUSIVE: John Healey could help create the 'next generation' of air travel and deliver cheaper fares, cleaner aircraft and more accessible travel for the public, the industry claims
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- theheraldghana.com18:39
A Budget tax raid on Britain’s banks would land on every mortgage holder, saver and small business in the country, and hand rival financial centres a prize they’ve spent years chasing, warns the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The comments from Nigel Green come as senior banking […]
Mon, 19 October 2026
3 reports- The Guardian World05:00
Consultancy says companies quoted on London stock market issued 65 in three months to end of September The number of profit warnings from UK-listed companies has risen to the highest level in two years, as the war in the Middle East triggers a surge in costs for businesses before the budget. With less than a fortnight before John Healey’s tax and spending statement to the Commons, the consultants EY-Parthenon said companies quoted on the London stock market had issued 65 warnings in the three...
- gamingintelligence.com09:16
Labour MPs have called on UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey to double Machine Games Duty in this month’s Autumn Budget
- econotimes.com12:14
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey’s Oct. 28 budget will test confidence in his fiscal pledge. Traders see a November Bank of England rate cut as unlikely.