UK Budget – Autumn 2026

The Chancellor will deliver the Budget on 28 October 2026. Bookmark this page to keep up to date with developments in the run-up to the day.

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The Autumn Budget will be held on Wednesday 28 October 2026. As required, the Chancellor has commissioned the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to prepare an economic and fiscal forecast to be presented to Parliament alongside the Budget.

In the run-up to the Budget, we will analyse the economic outlook and assess the potential implications of any tax policy changes. 

The team

Chris Sanger

EY Global Government Tax Leader; EY UK Tax Policy Leader
Passionate about improving tax policy. Problem solver. Globetrotter.
London, United Kingdom

Peter Arnold

EY UK Chief Economist
Economics leader with over 20 years of experience. Advises public and private sector clients on macroeconomics, policies, regulation and competition. Improves client strategies via analytics.
London, United Kingdom

Justin Moll

Manager, Media Relations, Ernst & Young LLP
Ex-journalist turned communications and media relations professional. Keen runner. Liverpool fan.
London, United Kingdom

Sarah Farrow

Partner, Ultra-High-Net-Worth, EY Private Client Services Limited
Has over 20 years’ experience specialising in international high-net-worth individuals. Lives with her husband and two teenage daughters. Enjoys exercising and going on long walks with her dog.
London, United Kingdom

Maheshi Gourlay

Partner, International Tax & Transaction Services, Ernst & Young LLP (EY UK)
Tax practitioner. Focussed on the Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction sector. Mum of two brilliant girls. Lifelong learner. Loves to read and travel.
London, United Kingdom

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