The Autumn Budget 2026 sets out decisions on taxation, public spending and investment that could influence young people's lives, opportunities and futures.

Following the Budget, The Insight to Impact Collective has examined the announcements and their potential implications across different parts of young people's lives, from the cost of living, education and employment to housing, business, transport and public services.

This guide explores how these decisions connect, who they could affect, what might change in practice and where important questions remain about their implementation and longer-term impact.

Drawing on questions raised by young people following the Budget, the publication brings together analysis, context and accessible explanations to support young people in understanding the decisions being made, questioning their implications and forming their own views.

Sources and references: A dedicated Sources and References page accompanies this publication, providing access to the supporting material used throughout the guide.

Published: 03/11/2026