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Burnham Rejects Tax and Spend Socialist Claims
UK Prime Minister Andy Haldane claims financial markets worry over economic plans as PM rejects 'tax and spend socialist' label ahead of Budget.

UK Budget 2026: Unions push for tax threshold changes
UK trade unions meet Treasury officials to demand tax threshold reversals, higher taxes on tech giants, and increased public investment ahead of the Budget.

Andy Burnham and his chancellor face Budget battle
Just 42 days before John Healey's first Budget, Andy Burnham's government faces mounting economic challenges and scrutiny.

Conservatives urge Burnham to rule out tax rises at Budget
Tory shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith warns young Brits flee high taxes as Chancellor John Healey prepares the October Budget.

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Labour lacks courage to cut spending, says Kemi Badenoch
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticizes the Labour government for lacking courage to cut spending, highlighting her £70bn savings plan amid rising UK debt.

Inflation and borrowing hit year-high ahead of UK Budget
UK inflation reached 3.5% in September and government borrowing neared £25bn, increasing pressure on Chancellor John Healey.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026
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UK Budget to Include £1bn for Social Housing and Regional Powers
Chancellor John Healey's Wednesday Budget will allocate over £1bn for social housing in England and grant regional leaders greater borrowing powers.

UK Budget 2024: Four Ways Labour Could Raise Funds Without Tax Hikes
The UK government considers raising taxes on banks, gaming machines, and online marketplaces to boost revenues without breaking income tax pledges.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026
UK funding set to double to clear rough sleepers by Christmas
The UK government will add £432m in Wednesday's Budget, bringing total investment to £874m to help every rough sleeper off the streets by Christmas.

Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax
Chancellor John Healey will protect low-income pensioners from income tax in his Wednesday Budget, as the state pension is set to rise to £13,036.40.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026
Chris Mason: The Budget is imminent as tricky challenges pile up for Burnham
Political editor Chris Mason examines the new UK government's upcoming Budget, Brexit discussions, and energy decisions under Andy Burnham.

Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins in budget
The Chancellor unveils a pre-Budget package of everyday fixes, removing tariffs on over 100 family favorites to save households up to £21 a year.

UK Budget 2026: Citizens Share Cost of Living Pressures
Ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first Budget announcement, BBC News speaks with UK citizens across various income levels about their financial concerns.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
UK Budget 2026: Chancellor unveils 98 small measures
UK Chancellor John Healey unveils 98 budget measures including a 100-pound energy bill support for households and tax hikes.

UK Budget 2026: Chancellor John Healey Sets Out Tax and Spending Plans
Chancellor John Healey outlines the government tax and spending plans, the first budget since Andy Burnham became prime minister, reported by BBC's Joe Pike.

UK Budget: Energy Payments, Minimum Wage and Taxes
UK government announces cost-of-living relief, including a 100 pound energy payment for council tax bands A to D, VAT extensions and wage hikes.

UK Budget 2026: John Healey buys time but leaves big questions
John Healey unveils a cautious UK budget pushing the tax burden to a record 38.6% while wrestling with debt, inflation, and Middle East conflict fallout.

UK £100 Energy Payment: Who Qualifies and When It Arrives
The UK government announces a £100 winter energy payment for households in council tax bands A to D, starting in January 2027.

Healey unveils £100 energy bills help in first Budget
UK Chancellor John Healey announced his first Budget, offering £100 for energy bills in council tax bands A-D, funded by higher bank profits tax.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026
Burnham aims to cut welfare bill as soon as possible amid debate
UK welfare spending is forecast to hit £431bn by 2031/32, as the government faces pressure over reform timelines.

Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and deliberate
BBC analyzes the UK's latest micro-focused Budget addressing Middle East energy shocks, 65 billion pounds extra borrowing, and welfare reforms.
