28/10/2026
Autumn Budget 2026 | Five announcements worth knowing
This afternoon, the Chancellor has delivered the Autumn Budget, with measures affecting savings, retirement income, property and family finances.
Here's our summary of the key financial planning headlines:
• £20,000: The annual Cash ISA allowance is being retained.
• 24%, 44% and 49%: The new Income Tax rates on taxable savings income from April 2027.
• April 2027: Most unused pension funds will enter estates for Inheritance Tax calculations, as previously announced.
• £3,000: The Income Tax trading allowance will increase from £1,000 to £3,000 from April 2027, providing additional flexibility for those with smaller amounts of self-employed or trading income.
• April 2029: A new First Time Buyer ISA will replace the Lifetime ISA for new savers.
For those approaching retirement, managing savings or supporting younger family members onto the property ladder, these announcements are worth understanding.
We'll continue to review the details and help our clients consider what the changes could mean for their financial plans.