https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/opinion-uk-bond-investors-want-spending-cuts-john-healey-s-first-budget-may-disappointContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/opinion-uk-bond-investors-want-spending-cuts-john-healey-s-first-budget-may-disappointhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/opinion-uk-bond-investors-want-spending-cuts-john-healey-s-first-budget-may-disappoint#u164336Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:30:50 +0000UK finance minister John Healey prepares to deliver his first budget amid tightening fiscal rules and mounting pressure from bond investors demanding spending cuts and growth-oriented policies. With national debt sitting near historic highs above three trillion pounds, the government confronts elevated borrowing costs that have eroded the fiscal buffer. Bond markets look for discipline, but constraints remain tight as demands mount for increased defense spending and targeted support. Healey aims for a careful fiscal approach, emphasizing disciplined preparation while navigating a shrinking mar