First report: BBC Wed 21 Oct 2026, 06:08 · Latest: Wed 21 Oct 2026, 10:03
Wed 21 Oct 2026, 10:03 +3 hr 55 min
Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The chancellor was on an early flight to North East Scotland on Wednesday to announce new North Sea energy approvals as the last set of majo…
Wed 21 Oct 2026, 06:08 First report
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
UK inflation and government borrowing both hit their highest in a year on Wednesday, adding to the pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead…
BBC Wed 21 Oct 2026, 06:08 First report
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
UK inflation and government borrowing both hit their highest in a year on Wednesday, adding to the pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead…
BBC Wed 21 Oct 2026, 10:03 +3 hr 55 min
Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The chancellor was on an early flight to North East Scotland on Wednesday to announce new North Sea energy approvals as the last set of majo…