11:08AM: What the sector wants
Ahead of the Budget, the sector has outlined the measures it needs to survive:
- Business rates reform
- Support with rising employer NICs and wage costs
- A freeze or cut to alcohol duty
- Action on energy and operating costs
- Investment incentives to encourage growth
- Measures to support the night-time economy and high streets
- A lower overall tax burden on hospitality businesses
10.50AM: Tommy Banks: Will PM listen?
Ahead of the Budget, Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Tommy Banks has stressed today’s address has “so much riding on it” for independent operators.
Sharing a video to social media, Banks said: “We’ve made our voices heard - but will Andy Burnham’s Government listen?”
10.30AM: Healey - from pubs minister to Chancellor
Operators welcomed Healey’s move to the Treasury in July after his tenure as pubs minister, during which he positioned himself as a vocal supporter of hospitality.
Read more about how the now Chancellor impacted the sector as pubs minister here.
10.23AM: Consumers hit ‘affordability ceiling’
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has urged the Chancellor to use the Budget to ease cost pressures on the sector, warning consumers have reached an “affordability ceiling”.
Citing new CGA by NIQ research, the trade body said slower spending growth suggested operators can not rely on price increases to offset rising costs, calling for action on business rates, employment costs and taxation.
10.00AM: Live updates
Welcome to The MA’s live coverage of the 2026 autumn Budget.
Chancellor John Healey will deliver the Budget in the House of Commons this afternoon. The address is due to begin at 12.30pm, after Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs).
