Your Spring Statement update and what it means for you

Just over three months after her lengthy Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has addressed the House of Commons and delivered the government’s 2026 Spring Statement. To help you understand what this means for you, we’ve produced a summary detailing the main points.

If you have any questions regarding the 2026 Spring Statement, and how it may affect your financial plan, please get in touch.

Please note: This guide is for general information only and does not constitute advice. The information is aimed at retail clients only.

All information is from the chancellor’s speech, the gov.uk website, the Spring Statement press release and the Autumn Budget documents published by HM Treasury.

The content of this Spring Statement summary is intended for general information purposes only. The content should not be relied upon in its entirety and shall not be deemed to be or constitute advice.

While we believe this interpretation to be correct, it cannot be guaranteed, and we cannot accept any responsibility for any action taken or refrained from being taken as a result of the information contained within this summary. Please obtain professional advice before entering into or altering any new arrangement. 

The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate tax planning.

The value of your investments (and any income from them) can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount you invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Investments should be considered over the longer term and should fit in with your overall attitude to risk and financial circumstances.