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100 itemsMonday 26 October
Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins in pre-Budget package of 'everyday fixes'
John Healey will remove import taxes on marmalade, gherkins and more than 100 products in a bid to give families "breathing space" with the…
Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is wading into the political battle which is intensifying over the Rosebank oil field.
Salon owners urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow
After 22 years running a salon, Marcus Perkins says he is increasingly worried about the future of the hair and beauty industry.
Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
There have been almost no Budget leaks.
Sunday 25 October
Big, noisy and coming to a town near you - why the data centre backlash is growing
Until a few years ago many of us may have been blissfully unaware of what a data centre was.
Heating oil costs 'more than double' ahead of winter
Households in Upper Teesdale are preparing for winter with the cost of heating oil "more than double" what it was compared to this time last…
Firms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget
Some businesses are calling for the costs of employing staff to be brought down in the Budget on Wednesday.
Budget 2026: No more fat to trim for 'squeezed middle'
As Chancellor John Healey puts the final touches to his first Budget, how are the "squeezed middle" feeling after years of cost-of-living pr…
Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
We're likely to hear a lot about the chancellor's "headroom" in this Budget.
Saturday 24 October
Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
When we landed by helicopter at Rosebank, this oil field was at the centre of a political storm - and set to be in the path of a real one.
How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?
Getting older is something few of us want to think about. Yet how we fund our later years, and how much we'll get, has been a hot topic.
Friday 23 October
Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep your house warmer for longer
As the UK braces for a chilly weekend, with powerful winds and heavy rain hitting parts of the country, people are looking for ways to bring…
Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires?
Few places on the planet have as many ultra-wealthy residents as California, a US state known for glamour, coastal mega-mansions, and being…
Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike
An oil spill from a tanker attacked near the Strait of Hormuz is spreading along the United Arab Emirates (UAE) coastline, forcing the closu…
Civil servant who juggled five jobs says he was 'surprised' to be charged with fraud
A civil servant accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs says he was ''surprised'' to have been charged with fraud.
Island inflation rate rises to 3%, figures show
The annual rate of inflation in Jersey rose to 3% in September, according to new figures.
Rubio turns to small Indian town as US faces high oil prices
The western Indian port town of Jamnagar is not a usual stop for foreign leaders, yet it featured prominently in US Secretary of State Marco…
Thursday 22 October
'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok
Ninety-six-year-old Lillian Droniak, known as Grandma Droniak to her social media followers, went viral in June after claiming her retiremen…
Grid operator says lights will stay on this winter after concerns
The body in charge of Britain's electricity network has given assurances that the lights will stay on this winter after concerns were raised…
L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skin care sales
Beauty giant L'Oreal says the rise of weight loss drugs has affected beauty and skin care sales, as it designs products to specifically targ…
'I wasn't thinking straight' says five jobs civil servant
A civil servant accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs has told the court he "wasn't thinking straight" when he allege…
Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
Barclays is cutting around 5,000 staff as it introduces more artificial intelligence (AI) into its work processes.
Wednesday 21 October
The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built
After a half-century wait, the United Kingdom now has an oil fund.
The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
Last year Rachel James quit her corporate job in London, packed a suitcase and booked a one-way ticket to Sydney, without a job lined up or…