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Healey Asks Treasury Staff for October Budget Ideas

9/1/2026

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  • Chancellor John Healey asked junior Treasury staff to submit ideas for the October budget.
  • He sent letters to Treasury campuses in London, Norwich, Leeds and Darlington inviting suggestions from all grades.
  • A Treasury source said the request aims to challenge Whitehall hierarchies and focus on growth, local industry and cost cuts.
  • Healey warned the Burnham government cannot max out the credit card while maintaining fiscal discipline.