Heating oil costs ‘more than double’ ahead of winter
Middleton in Teesdale has no mains gas supply so many residents use expensive heating oil. Source: BBC News
Author: Bal Randhawa
How families are cutting the cost of Halloween as spending grows
Families are turning to homemade costumes, swaps and second-hand outfits to keep it affordable. Source: BBC News
Firms ‘holding back’ on new jobs ahead of Budget
Some businesses say they want to see employment costs come down in the October Budget. Source: BBC News
Will a new code end ‘rip-off parking charges’?
The prime minister says a new code will end "rip-off parking charges" – but will it work? Source: BBC News
Budget 2026: No more fat to trim for ‘squeezed middle’
As the chancellor finalises his first Budget, how are the "squeezed middle" feeling about costs? Source: BBC News
Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom – BBC Verify examines what options could…
Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates
The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election. Source: BBC…
Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn. Source: BBC News
Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro’s son
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's imprisoned former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is seeking…
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…