Published Oct 17, 2026, 3:00 AM ET · Updated a month ago · 1 source

Healey Laps Up the IMF’s Praise But the Real Test Is His Budget

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Britain received unexpected praise for its fiscal restraint at the International Monetary Fund’s annual meetings in Bangkok this week. While welcome, the fund’s support puts an even brighter spotlight on Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey ahead of his debut budget in two weeks’ time.