Inflation and borrowing figures highlight the constraints facing the chancellor before the Budget

Summary

Economic figures released on Wednesday show the limits on John Healey as he finalises his Budget, according to BBC analysis by Faisal Islam. The inflation and borrowing figures illustrate the challenge the chancellor faces as he puts the finishing touches on the Budget.

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   21 Oct 2026, 10:03 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports that economic figures released on Wednesday, including inflation and borrowing data, show the constraints on John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.