On 28 October 2026, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivered the UK Autumn Budget. The UK’s public finances have remained under pressure during 2026, with national debt approaching £3tn and government borrowing costs rising. Public spending remains above pre-pandemic levels, while the overall tax burden is forecast to reach a historic high over the coming years. The wider economy has been relatively resilient, with the UK recording some of the fastest growth in t

Every year, the run-up to the Autumn Budget brings speculation about what might change and how it could affect your finances. This year is no exception. Chancellor John Healey is due to deliver the Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026. Following his speech on 7 September, attention has turned to whether tax changes could feature in the Autumn Budget after the Chancellor declined to rule out potential tax rises ahead of the Budget announcement. Against a backdrop of higher borrowi

The 60% tax trap has become one of the most significant - and least understood - financial hurdles for UK earners. While the headline higher‑rate tax band suggests a 40% rate, the reality is far more punishing. If your income is close to or above £100,000, you may be affected by the “60% tax trap.” This happens because your personal allowance is gradually taken away once your income passes £100,000. For every £2 earned above that threshold, £1 of allowance is lost. The effec

From 6 April 2026, dividend tax rates will increase for basic and higher-rate taxpayers. While the dividend allowance remains at £500 per tax year, the tax charged above this threshold will rise. What’s changing? Current dividend tax rates: • Basic rate: 8.75% • Higher rate: 33.75% • Additional rate: 39.35% From April 2026: • Basic rate increases to 10.75% • Higher rate increases to 35.75% • Additional ra

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It’s fair to say that the Autumn Budget 2025 has been anxiously anticipated by British taxpayers and businesses alike, with a large amount of media coverage prior concerned with the Labour government’s reported "fiscal black hole.” This debt is estimated to stand between the range of £20bn to £40bn, and Reeves was predicted by experts to implement a combination of tax increases and spending reductions to meet targets. Reeves' last announcement, the 2025 Spring Statement, in

The Chancellor will deliver the Autumn Budget on Wednesday 26 November 2025. This is expected to be the government’s first major fiscal event focused on “an economy not working well enough for working people”. With borrowing pressures still high, you should be prepared for targeted tax rises and a few surprises.

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