Falklands pass £216m budget under 'live within our means' principle amid fiscal pressures

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The Falkland Islands Government approved a £216.3 million budget for fiscal year 2026/27, emphasizing the principle of living within their means. This budget aims to balance the territory’s finances amid pressures on revenue while supporting an ambitious infrastructure investment program.

The Falkland Islands Government presented its 2026/27 budget to the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, the first of the Assembly elected in December, with an Appropriation Bill of 216.3 million pounds and under the guiding principle of "living within our means." The plan seeks to balance the territory's finances amid pressure on revenue and an ambitious infrastructure investment program.