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BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

What does John Healey's budget mean for Scotland?
What the latest tax and spending plans could mean for your bills, pay and pocket.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence
The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Burnham rules out early general election in next 12 months
The prime minister has denied speculation from some opposition parties that he will go to the country in spring 2027.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Tax thresholds remain unchanged - here's what it means for your pay
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.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Netanyahu shares AI image of Arab voters during Israeli election
The image claims to show Arab-Israelis queueing to vote, but BBC Verify analysis shows that it has been generated or manipulated by AI.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Watch: What are the key points from the Budget and how will they be funded?
The BBC's Joe Pike explains key things outlined by the Chancellor.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Budget 2026: Key points at a glance
Here's what you need to know from John Healey's first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government's tax and spending plans.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

What are the standout points from the Budget?
Political editor Chris Mason analyses Chancellor John Healey's Budget 2026 announcements.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

How much is the minimum wage going up by?
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Burnham insists 'no confusion at all' over his Brexit position
The prime minister said it was his "responsibility" to improve the Brexit deal at a summit in Brussels next month.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Badenoch: Budget 'does not come close to meeting the moment'
The Tory leader argued the Budget was not "bold enough" and the government had "overspent, overborrowed and overtaxed".

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Chancellor begins to deliver his first Budget
The chancellor begins his speech by calling it a Budget for the "working people of Britain, for British businesses big and small."

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

John Healey pays homage to predecessor Rachel Reeves
The chancellor gave respects at the onset of his Autumn Budget speech.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Chancellor holds red box outside No 11
Inside that box are the details of this year's Budget, which Chancellor John Healey will reveal when he delivers his speech.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

What do you want from the Budget?
The BBC spoke to people in Cardiff and County Durham about their concerns ahead of the chancellor's Autumn Budget.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Former Conservative chancellor unsure Budget will 'fix big problems'
Sir Jeremy Hunt spoke to BBC Breakfast about his hopes and qualms ahead of John Healey's autumn Budget.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

'Government to decide who to help and who picks up the tab'
Helen Miller, director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, speaks to the Today programme about challenges in the budget.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Octopus Energy boss on standing charges
CEO Greg Jackson spoke to BBC Breakfast after the chancellor announced cuts to gas bills for millions.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

What the changes to gas bills mean for you
The chancellor announced that standing charges are to be scrapped from household gas bills hours ahead of the Budget.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

What is in the iconic red box?
UK Chancellor John Healey will be carrying a red box as he delivers his Budget today - but what's in the box?

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

Energy bill help, minimum wage rise and bank taxes - what could be in the Budget?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

BBC Politics
Oct 28, 2026

What to expect from this year's Budget
The BBC's political correspondent Harry Farley explains what to expect ahead of John Healey's first Budget.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

What do we know about Chancellor John Healey?
The Chancellor is due to deliver his first Budget.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

Tax on banks, energy bill help and minimum wage rise - what could be in the Budget?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

Healey to promise £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget
The Conservatives doubt whether women and girls will feel safer as a result of the funding.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
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.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

Political rivals, and their wives, vote in Israeli election
Polling published on Friday suggests incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu is almost neck-and-neck with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in the race to become prime minister.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

Minimum wage increase set to slow for 18-20 year-olds
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.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

MPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank
SNP MP Lara Bird and the Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were part of an international delegation turned away by Israeli security forces.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

Chancellor to cut tariffs on some food and freeze fuel duty to give families 'breathing space'
A series of small announcements are part of John Healey's pledge to give households help with the cost of living.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

The Global Story
A fierce election campaign ended in the defeat of another Bolsonaro.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

Budget measures to include fuel duty freeze and food tariff cuts
The BBC understands the government will also freeze fuel duty again in the Budget.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak
"We must get to truth of what happened before, during and after that awful night," the home secretary says while announcing the review.

BBC Politics
Oct 27, 2026

Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

BBC Politics
Oct 26, 2026

Healey pledges cheaper marmalade and gherkins in pre-Budget package of 'everyday fixes'
The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".

BBC Politics
Oct 26, 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham faces crunch decisions and tricky trade-offs in his next 100 days
From Brexit debates to North Sea oil, there is plenty getting the cabinet, the Labour Party and the country talking.

BBC Politics
Oct 26, 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham faces crunch decisions in his next 100 days
From Brexit debates to North Sea oil, there is plenty getting the cabinet, the Labour Party and the country talking.

BBC Politics
Oct 26, 2026

Chris Mason: The Budget is imminent as tricky things pile up for Burnham
From Brexit debates to North Sea oil, there is plenty getting the cabinet, the Labour Party and the country talking.

BBC Politics
Oct 26, 2026

Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins in pre-Budget package of 'everyday fixes'
The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".

BBC Politics
Oct 26, 2026

Keir Starmer's government discussed moving out of 10 Downing Street
The building has been described as a "gloomy, mice-infested, bomb-curtained rabbit warren".

BBC Politics
Oct 26, 2026

Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.

BBC Politics
Oct 26, 2026

No 10 appears to backtrack on PM's freedom of movement referendum suggestion
The PM says he wants to start a conversation about potential options for the UK's future relationship with the EU.

BBC Politics
Oct 26, 2026

What in the World
The Student List-Students Win aren't politicians, but the movement won the snap election

BBC Politics
Oct 26, 2026

Burnham leaves door open to referendum on EU free movement
The PM says he wants to start a conversation about potential options for the UK's future relationship with the EU.

BBC Politics
Oct 26, 2026

Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget
Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.

BBC Politics
Oct 25, 2026

Fireworks heard as BBC reports Lula's victory in São Paulo
Brazil's left-wing President Lula is elected for a fourth term, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote

BBC Politics
Oct 25, 2026

Flávio Bolsonaro calls for elections to be annulled
Brazil's left-wing President Lula is elected for a fourth term, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote

BBC Politics
Oct 25, 2026

Election victory was 'defeat of lies', says Lula
Brazil's left-wing President Lula is elected for a fourth term, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote

BBC Politics
Oct 25, 2026

Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government

BBC Politics
Oct 25, 2026

Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.

BBC Politics
Oct 25, 2026

Board of Deputies of British Jews declares Greens to be racist party
The Jewish body's vote comes in response to the Green Party passing a "Zionism is racism" policy motion.

BBC Politics
Oct 25, 2026

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

BBC Politics
Oct 24, 2026

Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

BBC Politics
Oct 24, 2026

Students like new tenancy freedoms - but landlords warn of higher rents
The Renters' Rights Act gives greater flexibility to leave a tenancy but the changes have posed challenges for student landlords.

BBC Politics
Oct 24, 2026

Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

BBC Politics
Oct 24, 2026

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

BBC Politics
Oct 24, 2026

Mum in 'dire' financial situation says daughter's bed was propped up on books
Sarah Ruscoe, a single mum out of work due to health issues, worried her daughter's bed would collapse at night.

BBC Politics
Oct 24, 2026

'My daughter's bed was propped up on books,' says mum amid child poverty fears
Sarah Ruscoe, a single mum out of work due to health issues, worried her daughter's bed would collapse at night.

BBC Politics
Oct 24, 2026

Daughter's bed 'propped up on books' says mum amid warning of deepening child poverty
Sarah Ruscoe, a single mum out of work due to health issues, worried her daughter's bed would collapse at night.

BBC Politics
Oct 24, 2026

Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test
The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Tory activist in 'contract killing broker' claim had worked for party HQ
Jack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?
Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab
The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Green councillors face Labour deadline to disown Zionism policy
Green leaders have been given until Sunday to disown their party's "Zionism is racism" conference vote.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Trump says Burnham 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decision
The US president has praised Burnham after the government allowed gas drilling in the North Sea's Jackdaw field.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Trump says Burnham is 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decision
The US president has praised Burnham after the government allowed gas drilling in the North Sea's Jackdaw field.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election bets
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 general election would be held.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Police yet to receive £2m after A66 crash, says commissioner
Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey says it has been nearly two months since force was promised the cash.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Angry scenes as Reform MSs call for burka ban
Angry scenes and protests at Senedd as Reform call for ban on Muslim face coverings.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water
The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Government tells people to be prepared for 'everyday' threats
After Defence Secretary Wes Streeting announced a UK "Be Ready" campaign on building national resilience, he joined the BBC Question Time panel to discuss it with Conservative Tom Tugendhat and members of the audience.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Military aircraft to help get UK 'on front foot' to fight wildfires, Burnham says
The prime minister hosted the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Wales plans to ban steel pylons as government launches consultation
The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

PM defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticism
Burnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Don't leave AI to tech bros and oligarchs, UK's AI minister says
Kanishka Narayan tells the BBC that dealing with the technology requires not only regulation, but "building capability and capacity".

BBC Politics
Oct 23, 2026

Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

UK to draft in military aircraft to fight wildfires, Burnham says
The prime minister is hosting the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

Council vows support for Toxic Town public inquiry
Martin Griffiths, Reform UK leader of North Northants Council, says: "We have nothing to hide."

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

Fahnbulleh says she backs home secretary on migration after comments to journalists
Energy secretary says she "didn't get it right" over comments she made about a TV interview.

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns
The defence secretary warned the public and businesses needed to think about how they would cope with natural disasters and cyber attacks.

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

UK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cables
Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

Council vows support for 'Toxic Town' public inquiry
Martin Griffiths, Reform-UK Leader of North Northants Council, says: "We have nothing to hide."

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

Four London councils challenge funding reforms
Three Tory and one Liberal Democrat-led councils are officially challenging government funding changes.

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

Police should not be scared to wade in to stop wrongdoing, says Badenoch
The Tory leader calls for more support for police officers and the public when they step in to help.

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

Prime Minister swaps dispatch box for Gogglebox
Andy Burnham is taking part in a Stand Up 2 Cancer Gogglebox special with his friend Steve Rotheram.

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years
The defence secretary says the UK is "back in the business of making weapons" for its armed forces.

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

Ten councillors quit after leader's fraud conviction
Jason Zadrozny was found guilty of defrauding the county council out of thousands of pounds.

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister
'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years, newly released files show
He came to its attention in the 1930s when he was considered a left-wing firebrand.

BBC Politics
Oct 22, 2026

Who is Chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
The softly-spoken former defence secretary is gearing up for the biggest moment of his long political career.

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