Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2026

Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.

Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2026

Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.

Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford
Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2026

Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court told
Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2026

Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.

I'm a single mum and limit my weekly shop to £40 - here's what I want from the Budget
Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2026

People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.