Budget 2026

Chancellor of Prime Minister Andy Burnham embracing the Exchequer John Healey after delivering his budget in the House of Commons, Westminster.

I'm a personal finance writer - here are the 8 Budget changes I'm most pleased to see

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

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

Tommy Banks has responded to yesterday's budget, following earlier calls for a cut in VAT for hospitality.

Tommy Banks has responded to yesterday's budget, following earlier calls for a cut in VAT for hospitality.

Top North Yorkshire chef Tommy Banks says hospitality was 'let down' in budget

Tim Rumney, CEO of York-based WorldwideHotels GB

Tim Rumney, CEO of York-based WorldwideHotels GB

York-based WorldHotels GB boss attacks Budget on lack of hospitality VAT relief

York Central Labour MP Rachael Maskell

York Central Labour MP Rachael Maskell

York Labour MP Rachael Maskell speaks out on John Healey's first budget

Victoria Wainwright, chair of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

Victoria Wainwright, chair of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

Top Yorkshire business group says employers still face 'significant challenges'

City of York's Lib Dem group leader Cllr Nigel Ayre.

City of York's Lib Dem group leader Cllr Nigel Ayre.

York Liberal Democrats repeat warnings of council tax hike in budget reaction

Chancellor John Healey with the famous red ministerial box

Chancellor John Healey with the famous red ministerial box

City of York Conservatives slam 'the bottling budget'

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

12 ways John Healey’s Budget 2026 plans could affect your money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Budget 2026 what to expect from John Healey as Chancellor prepares major announcement