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Healey to Deliver 2026 Budget, Weighs Mansion Tax Extension

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Chancellor John Healey will deliver the national Budget to Parliament on 28 October 2026.
Higher borrowing costs from the US-Iran war and rising inflation are shaping the Budget.
Healey is considering extending the mansion tax to homes over £1.5 million, affecting about 271,000 properties.
Healey also weighs a £1 billion-plus energy subsidy for lower-income households.

History

Historical Context

During the 2008 global financial crisis the UK government, led by Chancellor Alistair Darling, injected £37 billion into RBS, Lloyds and HBOS, taking majority stakes and raising public debt sharply. That bailout set a precedent for large-scale borrowing, prompting ongoing IMF scrutiny of Britain’s fiscal path, a backdrop for John Healey’s 2026 budget proposals.

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Story summary

Chancellor John Healey will deliver the national Budget to Parliament on 28 October 2026.
Higher borrowing costs from the US-Iran war and rising inflation are shaping the Budget.
Healey is considering extending the mansion tax to homes over £1.5 million, affecting about 271,000 properties.
Healey also weighs a £1 billion-plus energy subsidy for lower-income households.

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