Healey’s Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government Source: BBC News
Category: Money
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
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…
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
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…
The Documentary
Author Katja Hoyer, reports on a city which benefits from a new, green landscape Source: BBC News