Chancellor’s Autumn Budget Update – 26 November 2025

This week, the Chancellor delivered the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, outlining the Government’s financial plans for the year ahead. The Budget includes a series of measures that will impact businesses across the social care sector – from staffing and taxation to investment and operational costs.

We’ve summarised the key points most relevant to care providers to help you understand the updates and how they may affect your organisation.

Key announcements include:

• Updates to national insurance thresholds and employer contributions

• Funding allocations designed to support local authorities and essential services

• Measures aimed at boosting workforce recruitment, training, and retention

• Taxation reforms relevant to small and medium-sized businesses

• Additional steps to tackle inflation and support long-term economic stability

To read all the details, including analysis of the key measures and their implications for the care sector, download the full document below.