Poll: Should Healey have done more for investors in the Budget?

Chancellor John Healey’s first Autumn Budget didn’t bring much delight to many investors, but equally it didn’t bring much pain either.

The chancellor declined to tax investments more, keeping capital gains tax and dividend rates untouched, although he did target landlords with a further tax hike on property income.

He also announced he would explore a new ISA incentive to encourage first-time investors, but gave little more detail other than referring to it as a “Starter ISA”.

What did you think about the chancellor’s approach to investors in the 2026 Budget? Do you think he should have done more, or are you just content with the lack of tax rises?

Tell us your thoughts in the poll below.

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