Thursday, October 29, 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.

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

Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

John Healey pays homage to predecessor Rachel Reeves

The chancellor gave respects at the onset of his Autumn Budget speech.

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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.

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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.

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'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones

As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

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

The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.

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