Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:45:09 GMT
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.

What we now know about the UK economy in four charts

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:08:45 GMT
The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.

What the Budget offers for under 25s - and what it leaves out

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:02:38 GMT
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.

Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:43:35 GMT
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:51:01 GMT
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:47:37 GMT
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.

Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:15:58 GMT
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

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

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:12:24 GMT
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.

Budget 2026: Key points at a glance

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:55:27 GMT
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.

Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:01:34 GMT
The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.

How much is the minimum wage going up by?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:53:29 GMT
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?

You may get the right to find out what your colleagues earn - here's why

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:42:39 GMT
Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says

Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:01:11 GMT
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.

Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:31:22 GMT
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

China's families are now supporting more old people than kids

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:16:08 GMT
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.

Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:33:11 GMT
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:54:48 GMT
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:25:54 GMT
The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes.

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

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:01:27 GMT
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.

Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:37:55 GMT
Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:57:23 GMT
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.

Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:27:17 GMT
The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.

Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:12 GMT
Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.

'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:01:10 GMT
As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

The Indian workers filming their work to train AI

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:04:17 GMT
Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.

The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:12:06 GMT
With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:13:24 GMT
Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

Living with a stink? Technology might help

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:18:21 GMT
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:01:28 GMT
With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.

How long will humans be needed for translation?

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:05:29 GMT
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.

Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:09:56 GMT
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:10:13 GMT
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:09:32 GMT
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

The AI telling farmers when to harvest

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:02:21 GMT
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

Restaurants sceptical over 'garlic and gherkins' plan

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:31:39 GMT
Import tariffs on more than 100 items - including garlic, gherkins and plant-based milk - are being removed.

Three ways the Budget affects you

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:32:56 GMT
The BBC's Esyllt Carr explains how the chancellor's spending plans impact young people.

The Budget explained in less than one minute

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:17:43 GMT
What the Budget means for you in under a minute

Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:47:37 GMT
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.

Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:43:35 GMT
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:05:53 GMT
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:31:56 GMT
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:20:00 GMT
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:19 GMT
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

Three ways the Budget affects you

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:32:56 GMT
The BBC's Esyllt Carr explains how the chancellor's spending plans impact young people.

Chancellor begins to deliver his first Budget

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:13:17 GMT
The chancellor begins his speech by calling it a Budget for the "working people of Britain, for British businesses big and small."

John Healey pays homage to predecessor Rachel Reeves

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:57:22 GMT
The chancellor gave respects at the onset of his Autumn Budget speech.

What do you want from the Budget?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:29:19 GMT
The BBC spoke to people in Cardiff and County Durham about their concerns ahead of the chancellor's Autumn Budget.

Former Conservative chancellor unsure Budget will 'fix big problems'

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:54:35 GMT
Sir Jeremy Hunt spoke to BBC Breakfast about his hopes and qualms ahead of John Healey's autumn Budget.