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.
Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:52:16 GMT
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.
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.
The main announcements from the Budget - and how they will be funded
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:12:57 GMT
The BBC's Joe Pike explains key things outlined by the Chancellor.
Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:32:51 GMT
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:45:16 GMT
People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.
What we know about the crash so far
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:36:11 GMT
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.
Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:59:47 GMT
With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:53:16 GMT
The 43-year-old is convicted after a week-long trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Clock ticks down for Canada lotto winner to claim massive prize
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:05:44 GMT
It's rare for such a large lottery jackpot to go unclaimed - this one is worth C$40m (£21.4m).
