FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026|No. 9611

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Healey announces first Budget for 28 October

Chancellor John Healey has set 28 October as the date for his first Budget, promising fiscal discipline and stability.

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Chancellor John Healey announces the date of his first Budget in a video message.

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Healey announces his first Budget will be on 28 October

Chancellor John Healey has announced the date of his first Budget will be Wednesday, 28 October.

In a video message, he said: "This will be a Budget that moves money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain. It will be built on fiscal discipline. It will meet our fiscal rules. It'll give businesses and families some of the stability they need to plan for the future. Now, let's get on with the job."

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Chancellor John Healey has given businesses and families something to plan for, announcing that his first Budget will be held on Wednesday, 28 October. The date brings much-needed clarity after months of uncertainty. In a video message, Healey promised a Budget that 'moves money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.' This signals a fresh approach to regional development.

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Chancellor John Healey has announced that his first Budget will be held on Wednesday, 28 October. The confirmation was made via a video message. In the message, Healey outlined the Budget's guiding principles, including moving money and power out of Westminster and into every postcode around Britain.

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While Chancellor John Healey has finally named a date for his first Budget—28 October—the announcement raises more questions than it answers. The video message offers no detail on tax, spending, or the state of the public finances, leaving businesses and households in the dark about what to expect. Vague promises of 'fiscal discipline' provide little comfort without concrete numbers.

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Chancellor John Healey has announced that his first Budget will be held on Wednesday, 28 October. The confirmation was made via a video message. In the message, Healey outlined the Budget's guiding principles, including moving money and power out of Westminster and into every postcode around Britain.

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