What the Autumn Budget 2026 means for you

The government will announce their Autumn Budget on Wednesday 28 October 2026. 

John Healey, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will present the Budget to the House of Commons around 12.30pm. Full details of the Chancellor’s Budget should be available around 1.30pm. We’ll update this page with details when we can.

We’ll focus on changes likely to have an impact on your money and day-to-day life. This will include what the Budget will mean for the cost of living and people who get benefits. Find out more about the Autumn Budget on GOV.UK. 

What we know so far

The Autumn Budget will reduce how much bus fares can cost. There might also be some changes to benefits.

Bus fares

The cap on bus fares has been reduced to £2 from £3. This means a single bus journey will cost up to £2.

You might be able to get help to afford things like bills, food and travel. Check if you can get help with the cost of living.

Keep checking this information

We’ll keep updating this page as we find out more about the Autumn Budget 2026. We’ll include advice on things you might need help with.