Business & Economy · Oct 19, 2026
The UK government has scheduled Chancellor John Healey’s first Autumn Budget for Wednesday October 28, 2026. With ministers promising to pair fiscal discipline with measures to shift spending and decision making out of Westminster, officials and City advisers expect the package to prioritise regional investment, targeted tax measures and funding for public services.
Business & Economy · Oct 16, 2026
Chancellor John Healey has not ruled out raising the bank profits surcharge in his first Autumn Budget on October 28, a move that has weighed on UK bank shares and drawn caution from the IMF. The proposal would be intended to raise revenue to close the fiscal gap created by higher borrowing costs and energy shocks.
Business & Economy · Oct 5, 2026
After a sharp sell off that marked the FTSE 100’s worst week since April, London stocks steadied on Monday as mining shares and an oil sector deal helped calm investors while gilt yields and rate expectations remained in focus.
