Key points at a glance
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:48:29 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.
How the Budget affects you
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:51:07 GMT
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
Chancellor takes to the despatch box for 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."
Overturned carriages and makeshift medical tents at crash site
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:13:55 GMT
Dozens of people are feared dead after a high-speed train collided with another train south of Madrid.
What we know about the crash so far
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:14:44 GMT
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.
Russell Brand tells court allegations had devastating impact on him
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:16:10 GMT
The entertainer begins giving evidence at his trial on charges including rape at Southwark Crown Court.
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".
Blindfolded wife 'felt stranger's hand' during sex with husband, court told
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:40:30 GMT
Four men are currently on trial accused of sexual offences against Joanne Young, which they deny.
Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:46:43 GMT
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
'Dissident republicans may be responsible' for hotel explosive device, police say
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:22:22 GMT
The package was discovered at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday at Ebrington Square in the Waterside.
