https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/budget-2026-uk-2 Stories involving Budget 2026 (UK), told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/healey-poised-to-raise-taxes-on-banks-in-28-october-budget-guardian-re https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/healey-poised-to-raise-taxes-on-banks-in-28-october-budget-guardian-re Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:35:49 +0100 Economy The Guardian reports that Chancellor John Healey is poised to raise taxes on banks in the 28 October budget, and the BBC says senior bankers expect the sector to be hit. Banks, unions and the opposition disagree over whether it would help or harm growth. (3 outlets: 1 left · 2 centre · 0 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/ifs-warns-chancellor-healey-of-up-to-35bn-tax-rises-or-cuts-at-first-b https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/ifs-warns-chancellor-healey-of-up-to-35bn-tax-rises-or-cuts-at-first-b Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:19:10 +0100 Economy The Institute for Fiscal Studies says higher inflation from the Iran war could require John Healey to raise taxes or cut benefits by around £35bn to avoid real-terms cuts to departments, even though fiscal headroom may fall only modestly. (6 outlets: 2 left · 2 centre · 2 right)