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Budget 2026: Key points at a glance
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.
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Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.
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International
Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win control of Congress
Democrats have promised a wave of probes into the Trump administration if they win back the House.
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International
Why Jalen Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition which developed after he was cleared to play with a blood clot and board a long-haul flight.
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Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.
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International
'I earned the respect': First woman football captain at University of Manitoba
Maya Turner was recently named one of the University of Manitoba's seven captains, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the school's history.
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Politics
Chris Mason: Burnham faces crunch decisions in his next 100 days
From Brexit debates to North Sea oil, there is plenty getting the cabinet, the Labour Party and the country talking.
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Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
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Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test
The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?
Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?
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Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.
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Who is Chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
The softly-spoken former defence secretary is gearing up for the biggest moment of his long political career.
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