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What does John Healey's budget mean for Scotland?
28 October 2026 at 21:22
What the latest tax and spending plans could mean for your bills, pay and pocket.
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Healey provides some breathing space but things still set to get worse for most
28 October 2026 at 19:51
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
28 October 2026 at 18:45
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.
Burnham rules out early general election in next 12 months
28 October 2026 at 18:41
The prime minister has denied speculation from some opposition parties that he will go to the country in spring 2027.
Tax thresholds remain unchanged - here's what it means for your pay
28 October 2026 at 18:12
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
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28 October 2026 at 14:53
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Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence
28 October 2026 at 17:52
The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.
Netanyahu shares AI image of Arab voters during Israeli election
28 October 2026 at 17:51
The image claims to show Arab-Israelis queueing to vote, but BBC Verify analysis shows that it has been generated or manipulated by AI.
Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
28 October 2026 at 16:52
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.
Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
28 October 2026 at 16:52
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.
Watch: What are the key points from the Budget and how will they be funded?
28 October 2026 at 16:12
The BBC's Joe Pike explains key things outlined by the Chancellor.
Watch: What are the key points from the Budget and how will they be funded?
28 October 2026 at 16:12
The BBC's Joe Pike explains key things outlined by the Chancellor.
How much is the minimum wage going up by?
28 October 2026 at 14:53
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?
Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
27 October 2026 at 20:54
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.
UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
27 October 2026 at 17:20
Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.
Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
27 October 2026 at 15:01
Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.
Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
28 October 2026 at 15:32
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
What are the standout points from the Budget?
28 October 2026 at 15:00
Political editor Chris Mason analyses Chancellor John Healey's Budget 2026 announcements.
Badenoch: Budget 'does not come close to meeting the moment'
28 October 2026 at 14:06
The Tory leader argued the Budget was not "bold enough" and the government had "overspent, overborrowed and overtaxed".
Burnham insists 'no confusion at all' over his Brexit position
28 October 2026 at 13:38
The prime minister said it was his "responsibility" to improve the Brexit deal at a summit in Brussels next month.
