UK Economy
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John Healey Welfare Bill Row: What the Chancellor Actually Promised Before the Next Election
Chancellor John Healey told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that “there will be a reduction in the benefits bill” before the next general election, setting off a row on Thursday 29 October 2026 over whether he had promised a cut. The interview was broadcast on Thursday morning, after Healey delivered his first Budget on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Within hours,…
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UK Vehicle Production Jumps 36.3% in September as Factories Rebound From Cyber-Hit Year
Britain’s vehicle factories staged a sharp recovery in September 2026, with total vehicle production rising 36.3% year on year to 74,031 units, according to figures published on Thursday, 29 October 2026 by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The jump, the strongest growth since August 2022, was driven largely by a weak comparison: output in September 2025 had…
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UK Budget 2026: What John Healey Is Expected to Announce on Wednesday 28 October
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is due to deliver his first Budget on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, in London, in the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The statement will set out how the Government plans to balance support for households with defence commitments and tight public finances, and it arrives as voters watch everyday prices, energy bills…
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