The Latest Breaking News from Budget

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.

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

The steep fall in the latest figures is part of a downwards trend that has been under way since 2023.

BUDGET ANALYSIS: The chancellor is using semantics to argue she has not broken her pledge – which will be of little comfort to those whose income tax bill will soar, writes David Maddox

One art expert likened it to a ‘luxurious Kinder Surprise chocolate’