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Budget 2026: every date that matters, from now to 2030
Most Budget measures arrive over the next three years. One timeline for owners, employers, landlords and savers, to keep beside the calendar.
A Budget is easiest to act on as a calendar. These are the dates from Budget 2026, and earlier announcements it confirms, that affect most of the people and businesses we work with.
2026 and 2027
- 28–29 Oct 2026Two-year rule on pension death benefits removed; Lifetime ISA charge for homes above £450,000 cut to 20%
- 1 Nov 202620% VAT on public and workplace EV charging confirmed
- 30 Nov 2026Consultation on Founders’ Relief closes
- 1 Jan 2027Main-rate first-year allowance rises to 50%
- 1 Apr 2027National Living Wage £13.21; new rates relief thresholds for shops, pubs and venues
- 6 Apr 2027Property and savings income at 24%, 44% and 49%; trading allowance £3,000; BADR limit £500,000; Founders’ Relief; MTD at £30,000; payrolled cars and vans; Pension Tax Allowance; pensions in inheritance tax
- Oct 2027Online marketplaces collect VAT for UK sellers
2028 to 2030
- 1 Apr 2028High Value Council Tax Surcharge in England; correcting errors in returns becomes a duty
- 6 Apr 2028Most remaining benefits payrolled; £2,500 expenses threshold removed; MTD at £20,000
- 1 Apr 2029E-invoicing for VAT invoices; Direct Debit required for VAT
- 6 Apr 2029Direct Debit required for PAYE; more regular Self Assessment payments; First Time Buyer ISA
- 5 Apr 2030Pension Tax Allowance ends, unless extended
Dates are as announced on 28 October 2026 and depend on legislation. We will keep this page up to date.
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This insight is general information, not advice for your circumstances. Talk to us before acting on it.