UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027
Published on: October 13, 2026, 5:55 am
The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
Read Full Article »Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
Published on: October 13, 2026, 1:13 am
Second tranche of prisoners will include those serving up to two and a half years for crimes.
Read Full Article »Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
Published on: October 13, 2026, 1:27 am
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
Read Full Article »Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
Published on: October 12, 2026, 11:02 pm
Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.
Read Full Article »Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Published on: October 12, 2026, 11:37 pm
Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.
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