Event

UKICE economics panel: Unpacking the Autumn Budget 2026

This event hosted by UK think tank UK in a Changing Europe dissects the details of the budget.

On 28 October, John Healey will deliver his first budget as Chancellor, marking the first major fiscal event of the Burnham government. Following a mostly vibes-based start to his premiership, hard choices must now be made on how to fund new and existing policy commitments.

So, does Healey’s budget meet the challenges the UK faces? What are the key takeaways, and what do they tell us about the PM’s priorities? Has the government done enough to address the cost of living? And with geopolitical crises causing shocks that are increasingly being felt at home, whether through inflationary pressures or rising energy and food costs, does this even matter?

Once again, we are bringing together our economics panel to dissect the details of the budget so you don’t have to. Join us online to hear their expert takes on Burnham and Healey’s first budget and whether it meets the moment.

Speakers

Anand Menon – UK in a Changing Europe (chair)

Ben Chu – BBC

Jill Rutter – Institute for Government

Jonathan Portes – King’s College London

Sarah Hall – University of Cambridge