Healey buys himself some time, but big questions unanswered
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
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John Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence
The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.
Budget 2026: Key points announced by Chancellor John Healey in tax and spending speech
Chancellor John Healey has delivered his first Budget speech.
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.
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.
Who is new Chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
The softly-spoken former defence secretary is gearing up for the biggest moment of his long political career.
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.
Chancellor John Healey's Budget to include £15m to tackle misogyny
The Conservatives doubt whether women and girls will feel safer as a result of the funding.
Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins in pre-Budget package
The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".