Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-10-26
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Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins in pre-Budget package of 'everyday fixes' (BBC Business 2026-10-26 22:30:02)
The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space". -
Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know (BBC Business 2026-10-26 17:20:54)
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information. -
Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing (BBC Business 2026-10-26 14:41:45)
The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI. -
Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget (BBC Business 2026-10-26 10:28:12)
Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April. -
Salon owners urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow (BBC Business 2026-10-26 06:14:11)
Marcus Perkins, who owns a hair and beauty salon in Brierley Hill, says he is scared for the future. -
What is the Budget and what could be in it? (BBC Business 2026-10-26 02:16:37)
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October. -
Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds (BBC Business 2026-10-26 00:26:49)
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government