John Healey4 hrs agoWho is Chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretaryThe softly-spoken former defence secretary is gearing up for the biggest moment of his long political career.4 hrs ago10 hrs agoChancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in BudgetInfluential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.10 hrs ago12 hrs agoWhat is the Budget and what could be in it?Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.12 hrs ago4 days agoThird runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, Healey saysIt comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.4 days ago4 days agoFaisal Islam: Why China and AI are worrying global finance bossesAt the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.4 days ago4 days agoBanks expect to be hit with higher taxes in BudgetSenior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.4 days ago12 Oct 2026Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tankThe Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.12 Oct 202629 Sept 2026UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export banJohn Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.29 Sept 202628 Sept 2026Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellorJohn Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.28 Sept 2026...
