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News8 October 2026

Autumn Budget 2026 confirmed for Wednesday 28 October

The Chancellor will deliver the Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026. Here's what is already changing, and what to review before the announcements.

The government has confirmed that the Autumn Budget 2026 will be delivered on Wednesday 28 October 2026, alongside new forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

What is already set to change

Several big changes were announced in earlier Budgets and are already law or in progress:

  • Income tax thresholds stay frozen until April 2031
  • New, higher tax rates on property and savings income from April 2027
  • Unused pension funds come into inheritance tax from April 2027
  • Company cars, vans, fuel and medical benefits move into payroll from April 2027

What you can do now

  • Check how much profit you expect this tax year, so you can act quickly if rates or allowances change
  • If you are thinking about selling a business, a property or other investments, talk to us before you commit to a date
  • Keep an eye on your Making Tax Digital quarterly updates — the next one is due on 7 November 2026

We'll publish a plain-English summary of anything that affects you as soon as the Budget is announced.

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