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Finance · 29 October 2026
John Healey’s first budget leaves income‑tax thresholds frozen, so as wages rise with inflation more of the extra earnings will be taxed, cutting take‑home pay.
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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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John Healey’s maiden budget rewards struggling households, new homebuyers and small shops, while banks and online marketplaces brace for higher levies.
Read more…Business · 28 October 2026
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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Finance · 28 October 2026
AI startup Anthropic, the creator of the Claude chatbot, has filed for a US listing that could become one of the biggest IPOs in history, turning the City’s finance‑talk into a caffeine‑fueled debate.
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Finance · 28 October 2026
A major UK lender posted billions in profit thanks to higher interest rates, but the Treasury is already drafting a higher bank tax to keep the coffers full.
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Sports · 28 October 2026
Dilshan Madushanka’s career‑best five‑for helped Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in Lahore, knocking England out of the ODI tri‑series final.
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Finance · 27 October 2026
Britain has issued a 5‑year gilt at the highest yield since 2008, shop‑price inflation is at its strongest level since 2024, HSBC’s shares fell 6% this morning and the FTSE 100 dropped 108 points.
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