Politics Healey promises business “breathing space” in Budget packed with employment changes Wide-ranging package affects pay, recruitment, retention, and workforce planning, but offers no immediate solution to the employment tribunal backlog iStock.com/PoppyPixels Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 28 October 2026 Labour Chancellor John Healey has promised businesses “breathing space” amid ongoing economic uncertainty and rising costs as has set out his first Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access