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BBC News reports Chancellor John Healey will deliver the Budget on Wednesday, with UK growth beating forecasts while inflation rose to 3.5% in September and borrowing came in above forecast. Healey must weigh market credibility on borrowing against backbench demands for cost-of-living support.
Healey to deliver Budget as UK growth beats forecasts, inflation rises ↗BBC News reports Chancellor John Healey will deliver the Budget on Wednesday, balancing market credibility on borrowing against backbench calls for cost-of-living help.
Chancellor John Healey will use Wednesday's budget to commit hundreds of millions to AI, including security, chip design and biosecurity, The Guardian reports.
ONS data show Great Britain retail sales volumes fell 0.4% month on month in September 2026, while August's rise was revised up to 0.7%.
