Rise in bank tax and £100 energy payments: What’s in Healey’s debut Budget?
The chancellor has announced a host of measures aimed at giving "breathing space" amid the high cost of living.
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Opening round of LPGAs Maybank Championship in Malaysia sees Frances Pauline Roussin-Bouchard outright leader by a shot; Englands Charley Hull two off lead after birdieing two of final three…
Maybank Classic: England's Charley Hull two shots off lead after opening round of LPGA Tour event in Malaysia
Opening round of LPGAs Maybank Classic in Malaysia sees Frances Pauline Roussin-Bouchard outright leader by a shot; Englands Charley Hull two off lead after birdying two of final three holes…
Age-checking methods for under-16s social media ban set out
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.
Newspaper headlines: 'Healey offers cold comfort' and 'A £100 trick or treat?'
Thursday's papers focus entirely on John Healey's first Budget that included £100 for energy bills and a bank tax.
John Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.
Fed set to hold rates steady in final move before midterms | CNN Business
The US central bank is widely expected to hold rates steady after increasing borrowing costs last month for the first time since 2023. Follow for live updates
What to expect from John Healey’s first budget: who wins, who pays?
Struggling households, new homebuyers and small shops stand to gain, while banks and online marketplaces could face higher levies
The Fed says it ignores politics. Its rate moves tell a more complicated story | CNN Business
Independence from elected officials isn’t just something Federal Reserve officials preach – it’s engrained in the central bank’s bylaws.
Bank of America kindly asks that you don't share your banking password with your AI assistant | TechCrunch
The banking giant reminds customers that "you're responsible for activity" resulting from your AI agents' access.
MPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank
SNP MP Lara Bird and the Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were part of an international delegation turned away by Israeli security forces.
Every high street bank closing in November
More than 240 banks owned by Lloyds Banking Group are facing closures between May 2026 and March 2027, as more customers move online.
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Sharp rise in sales of essential goods after government says to stock up
Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.
Thousands of Palestinians displaced as Israel promises revenge after shooting | CNN
After a deadly shooting at an Israeli checkpoint in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, Israel began carrying out a wave of demolitions. Families have been forced to evacuate, while some have…