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Burnham Weighs Delaying Review to Hit 3% Spending

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 4:41 PM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering delaying spending review to raise spending to 3% of GDP.
Finance Minister John Healey will outline a path to 3% at spending review in spring 2027.
A Whitehall source says spending review is not expected until October 2027.
Office for Budget Responsibility estimates interim 3% target requires an extra £17.3 billion.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering delaying spending review to raise spending to 3% of GDP.
Finance Minister John Healey will outline a path to 3% at spending review in spring 2027.
A Whitehall source says spending review is not expected until October 2027.
Office for Budget Responsibility estimates interim 3% target requires an extra £17.3 billion.