Healey’s budget paves way for ‘brutal’ spending review next year, warns IFS

October 29, 2026 · 1:47 pm 1 sources

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• Healey’s budget paves way for ‘brutal’ spending review next year, warns IFS
  The Guardian · October 29, 2026 13:47
  Thinktank says chancellor has given himself a mountain to climb after ducking big decisions in low-key speech John Healey has paved the way for a “brutal” spending review next year after his budget failed to cover a £28bn shortfall in the public finances needed to avoid a return to austerity,…