# What to expect from John Healey’s first budget: who wins, who pays?

https://mins.news/en/item/118550

- The Guardian, 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/28/what-to-expect-from-john-healeys-first-budget-who-wins-who-pays

> John Healey is due to present his first budget on Wednesday. Measures are expected to benefit struggling households, first-time buyers and small shops, while banks and online marketplaces could face higher levies. The plans include household support, help with energy bills and a first-home equity loan, amid pressure from debt costs and defence spending.

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