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The Autumn Budget 2026 is happening on 28 October, around a month earlier than last year’s Budget.
It’s the first for new Chancellor, John Healey, after his appointment from new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. The Cebr expects a modest 1.2% growth in 2026, but challenges lie ahead with more energy price rises forecast as well as ongoing geopolitical turmoil.
Details are a little thin at the moment, but we’ll be updating this article as we find out more.
What could happen in the Autumn Budget 2026?
Business rates cut
Well, the only measure confirmed for small businesses so far is 20% knocked off business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues from April 2027. More details will be revealed at the end of October.
Wider reforms to business rates may also be on the cards, including a larger business rates bill for warehouses.
HM Treasury has launched a Budget Representation Portal survey where you can send comments on existing policy for consideration in the Budget. It closes at 23:59 on 9 September.
