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Healey Unveils First Budget, Tightens Security Against Leaks

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:47 PM UTC · How we work

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Chancellor John Healey presented his first budget on Wednesday, introducing tighter, military-style security to curb leaks.
Treasury political director Matt Pound urged Healey to “grasp the nettle” and adopt difficult fiscal measures.
Pound warned bond investors could react sharply if the government seems unable to meet debt obligations.
Former Treasury chief Rachel Reeves raised employers’ National Insurance contributions to tackle debt and inflation.

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Chancellor John Healey presented his first budget on Wednesday, introducing tighter, military-style security to curb leaks.
Treasury political director Matt Pound urged Healey to “grasp the nettle” and adopt difficult fiscal measures.
Pound warned bond investors could react sharply if the government seems unable to meet debt obligations.
Former Treasury chief Rachel Reeves raised employers’ National Insurance contributions to tackle debt and inflation.