Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-10-28
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Restaurants sceptical over 'garlic and gherkins' plan (BBC Business 2026-10-28 20:31:39)
Import tariffs on more than 100 items - including garlic, gherkins and plant-based milk - are being removed.
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What we now know about the UK economy in four charts (BBC Business 2026-10-28 20:08:45)
The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.
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What the Budget offers for under 25s - and what it leaves out (BBC Business 2026-10-28 20:02:38)
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.
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Healey provides some breathing space but things still set to get worse for most (BBC Business 2026-10-28 19:51:01)
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
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Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss (BBC Business 2026-10-28 19:15:58)
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.
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Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence (BBC Business 2026-10-28 19:01:34)
The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.
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Five ways the Budget will affect you if you are under 25 (BBC Business 2026-10-28 18:55:56)
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.
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Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget (BBC Business 2026-10-28 18:45:09)
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.
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Three ways the Budget affects you (BBC Business 2026-10-28 18:32:56)
The BBC's Esyllt Carr explains how the chancellor's spending plans impact young people.
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The Budget explained in less than one minute (BBC Business 2026-10-28 18:17:43)
What the Budget means for you in under a minute
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Tax thresholds remain unchanged - here's what it means for your pay (BBC Business 2026-10-28 18:12:24)
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
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Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered (BBC Business 2026-10-28 17:32:51)
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.
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The one thing that didn't change that will affect your pay the most (BBC Business 2026-10-28 16:55:03)
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
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Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it? (BBC Business 2026-10-28 16:30:53)
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.
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The one thing the chancellor didn't mention that will affect your pay (BBC Business 2026-10-28 15:11:48)
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
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How much is the minimum wage going up by? (BBC Business 2026-10-28 14:53:29)
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?
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Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you (BBC Business 2026-10-28 14:50:31)
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
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Budget 2026: Key points at a glance (BBC Business 2026-10-28 13:17:11)
Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans.
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Chancellor begins to deliver his first Budget (BBC Business 2026-10-28 13:13:17)
The chancellor begins his speech by calling it a Budget for the "working people of Britain, for British businesses big and small."
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John Healey pays homage to predecessor Rachel Reeves (BBC Business 2026-10-28 12:57:22)
The chancellor gave respects at the onset of his Autumn Budget speech.