A key UK public spending plan may be delayed until H2 2027, later than market expectations for next spring or early summer, the Times reported, saying the chancellor is considering holding the spending review in autumn 2027. The review will allocate departmental budgets including the Ministry of Defence; defence is especially contentious because the government must identify billions of pounds to boost military capability.

2026-10-06

A key UK public spending plan may be delayed until H2 2027, later than market expectations for next spring or early summer, the Times reported, saying the chancellor is considering holding the spending review in autumn 2027. The review will allocate departmental budgets including the Ministry of Defence; defence is especially contentious because the government must identify billions of pounds to boost military capability.