The Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, has announced that Budget 2026 will be presented on 28 October 2026.
Announcing the date, the Chancellor said that the Budget will ‘move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain’.
He also stressed that the government would continue to meet its fiscal rules, adding that the Budget would provide businesses and families with the stability they need to plan for the future.
Alongside the Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish its latest economic and fiscal forecast, reflecting its assessment of the government’s plans.
We will provide full coverage and analysis of the Budget announcements as details emerge.
In the meantime, if you have any concerns about how you may be affected by existing or proposed tax measures, please get in touch. We will be happy to discuss your circumstances and help you understand the implications.
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