Business · 30 October 2026
Poundland has filed a notice to appoint administrators, a formal step that brings the discount retailer one step closer to possible collapse. The move has set shoppers wondering how many £1 bargains they can still snag…
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Business · 30 October 2026
The Guardian’s live Q&A with Hilary Osborne and Heather Stewart unpacked the 2026 budget, while Chancellor John Healey’s voice echoed through the chat promising to “prepare for the challenges ahead”. The sessio…
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Business · 29 October 2026
Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, signalling that the future of the high‑street discount chain is now uncertain.
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Business · 28 October 2026
Before John Healey could deliver the 2026 budget, Andy Burnham faced PMQs, Michael Badenoch launched a free‑movement attack, and a new interactive game let the public try to balance the books – a meeting betwee…
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Business · 28 October 2026
John Healey’s maiden budget rewards struggling households, new homebuyers and small shops, while banks and online marketplaces brace for higher levies.
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Chancellor John Healey announced a reversal of the cash ISA allowance cut, prompting a brief but lively celebration among City firms and savers.
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Business · 28 October 2026
The Treasury’s latest spell—spending £24 bn on speculative carbon‑capture projects—has sparked a national laugh and a call from wildlife‑enthusiast Chris Packham to redirect the money toward lower bills an…
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Business · 27 October 2026
Andy Burnham says the Brexit deal hasn’t delivered for the public and has weakened the economy. The prime minister adds no big pre‑election changes are on the table, prompting tongue‑in‑cheek talk about London…
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Business · 26 October 2026
The Treasury has rolled out a budget that looks designed to keep the economy humming, but the looming January fiscal squeeze means the Labour government may need a new playbook to stay afloat.
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