# IFS warns Healey budget sets stage for 'brutal' spending review next year

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the budget creates pressure for a harsh spending review next year. It warns that planned restraint may be hard to deliver without visible effects on public services. The assessment matters because it signals tough fiscal choices ahead for the government.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/29/john-healey-budget-brutal-spending-review-next-year-ifs) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:47:30 GMT