The Latest Breaking News from Budget

Scrapping the benefit cap will cost around £3 billion by the end of this Parliament, according to the OBR

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Now that the dust has settled on the Budget, it becomes clearer that this government’s priorities are out of line with the national interest, insulting to many and corrosive to the public’s threadbare trust in politicians’ ability to deliver on promises

Martin Lewis has issued a key state pension update during his Budget special on Thursday, 27 November.

Richard Hughes has written to the Chancellor and Commons Treasury Committee chair Dame Meg Hillier to apologise for the incident

The figures relate to the 12 months from October 1 2024 to September 30 2025 and cover anti-immigration riots.

Damning assessment came as chancellor and prime minister forced to defend plans and insist they did not breach manifesto promises

‘UK assets continue to hold up well in the wake of the Budget,’ said IG analyst Chris Beauchamp.

Once again the capital did not get a single mention in the Chancellor’s speech

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Whilst the DLR extension was given the green light by the Chancellor, there was no mention of funding for the Bakerloo Line or delivery of the West London Orbital

The long-running music celebration will once again see Holland joined by his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra as a roster of guests ring in 2026 with live performances