John Healey
UK inflation and borrowing surge ahead of Healey budget
UK consumer price inflation and government borrowing have surged to yearly highs, pushing total public debt past £3 trillion and intensifying pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of his upcoming budget.
Kemi Badenoch warns John Healey budget will do more damage than Rachel Reeves
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is set to warn that Chancellor John Healey's upcoming fiscal statement risks causing greater economic damage than Rachel Reeves's budgets.
John Healey and Ed Miliband ridiculed over Bangkok tuk-tuk video
Cabinet ministers John Healey and Ed Miliband have drawn heavy criticism from political opponents after posting a social media video of themselves riding a tuk-tuk in Bangkok.
Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits
Senior banking executives anticipate targeted tax measures in the upcoming Budget as the government faces pressure regarding public finances.
John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget
Chancellor John Healey is widely expected to target the financial sector for increased levies in his forthcoming budget to stabilize public finances.
John Healey unveils new 3p per mile electric vehicle tax from 2028
Chancellor John Healey is overseeing plans to introduce a new mileage-based tax for electric vehicles starting in April 2028 to counter declining fuel duty revenue.
UK diesel prices hit record high as Middle East conflict drives up costs
UK diesel prices have surged to a record 199.33p per litre following Middle East conflict, triggering severe cost pressures for motorists, hauliers, and charities.
John Healey calls benefit bill reduction a moral duty at Labour conference
Chancellor John Healey used his Labour conference address to frame welfare reduction as a moral imperative, unveiling a £100m apprenticeship expansion.
Healey vows to stick to fiscal rules in budget built on hope
Chancellor John Healey used his first conference speech to pledge a new age of industrialisation while committing to strict Treasury fiscal rules amid rising debt.
Andy Burnham admits cost of living help is insufficient and hints at further support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has acknowledged that his initial cost-of-living measures fall short, raising expectations of further relief in the autumn budget.
Burnham insists he can deliver change despite ‘challenging’ circumstances
Prime Minister Andy Burnham insists he can deliver meaningful change for Britain ahead of the Labour conference, despite mounting global pressures and fiscal constraints.
Andy Burnham warned by a Labour MP he sounds like Starmer ahead of PM role
Newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing early friction from Labour backbenchers who warn his administration sounds indistinguishable from the previous tenure.
John Healey seeks UK entry into Canada‑led defence bank
Chancellor John Healey is in talks with Ottawa for the UK to join a Canada-led multilateral defence bank, despite Treasury resistance over costs.
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon to warn UK chancellor against bank tax hike
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned UK Chancellor John Healey against increasing taxes on the banking sector, cautioning that it could drive investment and jobs out of the UK.
Andy Burnham backs Heathrow third runway expansion in major U-turn
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has executed a significant political shift by backing plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
John Healey backs growth but says Labour must be honest on spending
Chancellor John Healey vowed to make Britain's economy grow while warning of strict spending controls and refusing to rule out upcoming tax rises.
Portsmouth protesters face full force of law after police injured
Demonstrators who cross the line from peaceful protests into criminality will face the full force of the law following weekend unrest in the south.
Liz Truss Defends Mini-Budget After Chancellor John Healey Blames Economic Stagnation
Liz Truss has hit back at Chancellor John Healey after he blamed the legacy of her administration for persistent economic stagnation and high borrowing costs.
John Healey unveils £150m fund for northern firms in an effort to boost growth
Chancellor John Healey has announced a £150 million fund directed at fast-growing northern enterprises as part of a new regional economic strategy ahead of the upcoming budget.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% in July after energy bills spike
UK inflation climbed to 2.9% in July following a sharp increase in household energy bills driven by Ofgem's price cap adjustment.