Autumn Budget 2026
Every Budget creates headlines
What matters most is understanding what the announcements mean for you,
your finances and your next steps.
Autumn Budget 2026: Expert insights report
Led by our Co-Heads of Tax, Jason Fayers and Lisa Wilson, our Expert Insights report brings together specialists from across Sumer to explain what's changed, who it affects and what to consider next. Read our full insights report below.
Budget experts
Jason Fayers National Co-Head of Tax
Jason Fayers
National Co-Head of Tax
Lisa Wilson National Co-Head of Tax
Lisa Wilson
National Co-Head of TaxLisa Wilson is National Co-Head of Tax at Sumer and Partner and Head of Tax at Cowgills, part of Sumer Group.
Since joining Cowgills in 2015, Lisa has helped grow a specialist tax team supporting owner-managed businesses and serial entrepreneurs across the full business lifecycle. Her experience spans M&A transactional tax, VAT, corporate restructuring, R&D, share schemes, and wider tax advisory services.
In her national role, Lisa works closely with tax leaders across Sumer to help coordinate and strengthen the Group’s tax services, bringing together national expertise with the practical, local support clients value.
What does the Budget mean for SMEs?
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Budget events & webinars
Budget Breakfast Autumn 2026
Thursday 29th October
The Chancellor, John Healey, has announced that his first budget will take place on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Join us the morning following his first Budget for our Budget Breakfast event.
Our team of experts will be presenting on Thursday 29 October where they will deliver their take on the Labour government’s announcements and analyse how it will impact personal and business finances.
Speakers announced soon!
We are planning to host this event in-person and online for those wishing to join us virtually.
More details to book your place will be released soon, but in the meantime register your interest using this link to be one of the first to hear about it.
Jerroms Autumn Budget Breakfast 2026
Wednesday 4 November
The 2026 Autumn Budget could bring important changes for you and your business.
Jerroms are hosting an Autumn Budget Breakfast at the Jerroms Business Suite at Solihull Moors, the morning after the Chancellor’s announcement.
Our panel of experts will cut through the headlines, break down the key announcements and explain what the changes could mean for businesses, individuals and the year ahead.
You’ll hear clear insight into the areas that could affect your finances, tax position and wider business planning, followed by a Q&A where you’ll have the chance to ask our experts your questions.
The event is free to attend and includes breakfast, refreshments and the opportunity to network with fellow business owners.
Venue: Jerroms Business Suite, Solihull Moors
Timings: 8:30am – 10:30am
There is free parking available on-site.
To secure your free place at the event, please click below to register.
Autumn Budget debrief
Wednesday 4 November, 8-10am
Recent Budgets have introduced significant changes affecting capital gains tax, inheritance tax, pensions and other areas of personal and business taxation. With further measures expected to be announced this year, our tax and financial planning experts will offer a clear, concise overview of the key updates from the Budget. They will explain what the changes could mean for individuals and businesses, helping you understand the potential implications for your financial and business planning.
As well as expert analysis, this event provides the opportunity to network with other local businesses, creating valuable connections.
Speakers
Stuart Noakes, Tax Partner, Carpenter Box
Ross Baumann, Senior Financial Planning Manager, CB Financial Advisers
Location
Focus Group Lounge, AMEX Community Stadium, Village Way, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 9BL
Autumn Budget 2026 Breakfast Briefing
Tuesday 24 November, 8-11am
Join us for our Autumn Budget 2026 Breakfast Briefing on Tuesday 24 November at the Europa Hotel as our specialists unpack the key announcements from the Chancellor and explore the implications for Northern Ireland businesses. Alongside expert insights, guests can enjoy breakfast reception and the opportunity to network with peers from across the local business community.
Agenda
• 08:00am – 08:30am – Registration, Breakfast and Networking
• 08:30am – 10:30am – Featuring a keynote economic outlook from Gareth Hetherington MBE, Director of the Economic Policy Centre at Ulster University, practical updates from Sumer NI specialists, and an industry panel discussion with audience Q&A
• 10:30am – 11:00am – Networking
Event details
• Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026
• Time: 08:00am – 11:00am
• Venue: The Exchange Suite, Europa Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7AP
• Refreshments: Breakfast, tea and coffee served
Who Should Attend: Business owners, finance leaders and decision-makers
Sector experts
Ben Cussons Construction
East Anglia
Jack Deal Agriculture
East Anglia
James Hallett Manufacturing
London
James Hallett
ManufacturingI joined Simmons Gainsford in 2022 as an Audit Manager and was promoted to Partner in 2026.
My clients cover a variety of sectors and businesses at varying stages of development, from start-ups and private equity backed enterprises through to UK subsidiaries of listed multi-national groups. The common thread within them being they are entrepreneurial driven at their core. I seek to add value to their annual accounts and audits processes, to assist in fulfilling their long-term ambitions.
I also sit on the firm’s ESG Committee looking to drive internal improvements.
Katie Collin Healthcare
LondonKatie Collin
HealthcareKatie is a Partner and co-lead at Ramsay Brown. She specialises in advising GP partners, Primary Care Networks and healthcare leaders on the financial and structural challenges facing modern primary care. With over 10 years’ experience in medical accountancy, she works at the intersection of tax, pensions, governance and strategy, helping clients navigate change with clarity and conviction.
She began her career in audit at HW Fisher before moving to BDO, where she further developed her experience within professional services. She later chose to focus exclusively on the healthcare sector, joining Ramsay Brown to build deep expertise in medical accountancy and to work closely with GP partners and primary care organisations. That decision defined the direction of her career.
Compliance is only the starting point. She advises on partnership evolution, funding reform, performance benchmarking and long-term sustainability. In an environment of increasing financial pressure and regulatory complexity, what excites her most is working closely with clients to understand what they truly need, helping GP partners and practice leaders tackle complex financial and structural challenges with clarity and confidence.
Alongside her client advisory work, she is actively engaged in shaping the wider conversation around the future of primary care. She regularly contributes to sector publications and industry commentary, and she hosts the “Beyond the Balance Sheet” podcast, where she explores the financial and operational issues impacting clinicians and practice leaders. she is passionate about championing a sustainable and forward-looking model for general practice, ensuring financial insight plays a central role in its evolution.
Email: katiecollin@ramsaybrown.com
Mark Smeaton Agriculture
Scotland
Phil Chambers Manufacturing
Northern IrelandPhil Chambers
ManufacturingEmail: Phil.Chambers@sumerni.co.uk
Stuart Stead Construction
North West
Stuart Stead
ConstructionStuart works closely with entrepreneurial clients in the property and construction sector. As one of the country’s only focused property and construction accountants and business advisors, Stuart and his team of experts use their specialist knowledge to deliver sector specific advice across the UK.
Stuart has worked with some of the biggest names in the property & construction sector, including DOMIS, Torsion, Allied London and Landmark Group.
Sector insights
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Autumn Budget 2026 FAQs
The Chancellor, John Healey, will deliver the Autumn Budget 2026 on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
John Healey, Chancellor of the Exchequer, will deliver his first Budget statement to Parliament.
The impact will depend on your sector, size and structure. Changes to tax rates, allowances, or employment costs can affect cash flow, profitability and investment plans. Our regional experts will break down what each announcement means for different sectors and business types.
Sumer’s team of regional experts will be providing both a predictions roundtable ahead of the Budget as well as live analysis on Budget day, followed by a full breakdown report on 29 October.
Yes, we have a series of events across our regional hubs the morning after the Budget Breakfast on Thursday 29 October, where our experts will share their take on the announcements and what they mean for personal and business finances. You can find your local event here.
