Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite range of small measures
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.
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Budget 2026: Key points announced by Chancellor John Healey in tax and spending speech
Chancellor John Healey has delivered his first Budget speech.
What the 2026 Budget means for you and your energy bills
The Chancellor has announced a £100 payment for millions of households, extended VAT relief on electricity, and plans to scrap gas standing charges. Here's what it means for your bills
BHA chief Brant Dunshea predicts 'devastating' impact on racing from Budget tax rise
Following a five per cent increase on Gaming Machine Duty in the latest Budget changes, British Horseracing Authority chief executive Brant Dunshea warned of the potential impacts that the c…
What are the key points from the Budget and how will they be funded?
Chancellor John Healey has set out the government's tax and spending plans in his Budget – the first since Andy Burnham became prime minister.
What are the standout points from the Budget?
Political editor Chris Mason analyses Chancellor John Healey's Budget 2026 announcements.
Martin Lewis delivers his Budget verdict with three key takeaways
The money expert appeared disappointed by ‘no news’ on some issues – but was ‘delighted’ by one announcement
Budget at a glance: What has John Healey announced?
John Healey has set out his first Budget as Chancellor with a bid to provide "breathing space" for the public amid a difficult domestic economic situation made worse by the turmoil of the Ir…
Your pay, energy bills and cash Isa: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
Chancellor John Healey begins to deliver his first Budget
The chancellor begins his speech by calling it a Budget for the "working people of Britain, for British businesses big and small."
Budget Live: Chancellor John Healey promises support for ‘working people’
John Healey has promised his first Budget would "steer us through the economic storms".
What to expect from John Healey’s first budget: who wins, who pays?
Struggling households, new homebuyers and small shops stand to gain, while banks and online marketplaces could face higher levies
Watch: What to expect of this year's Budget
The BBC's political correspondent Harry Farley explains what to expect ahead of John Healey's first Budget.
Newspaper headlines: Budget for a 'difficult moment' and Netanyahu's 'fate in balance'
Most of the papers focus on the Budget, ahead of its delivery at lunchtime on Wednesday.
Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.