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Economy

British press on the Budget: a 'difficult moment', green levies and rising benefits

British newspapers on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, discuss Chancellor John Healey's first Budget, which will be delivered at lunchtime on Wednesday. The publications differ in their assessments: some write about the scrapping of 'green levies' and help for low-income households, others about a record tax burden and the abandonment of welfare reform. British newspapers on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, discuss Chancellor John Healey's first Budget, which will be presented at midday on Wednesday. The publications differ in their assessments: some write about the scrapping of 'green levies' and support for low-income households, others about a record tax burden and the abandonment of welfare spending reform. British newspapers on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, discuss Chancellor John Healey's first Budget, which will be presented at midday on Wednesday. The publications differ in their assessments: some write about scrapping 'green levies' and support for low-income households, others about a record tax burden and the abandonment of welfare spending reform.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
Politics

The budget, Brexit and the North Sea: difficult decisions loom for Burnham's government

One hundred days after Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street, his government is preparing for a series of difficult decisions: the budget on Wednesday, a dispute over free movement with the EU, the fate of the Rosebank field, and questions of defence and migration. One hundred days after Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street, his government is preparing for a series of difficult decisions: the budget on Wednesday, a dispute over freedom of movement with the EU, the fate of the Rosebank oil field, and questions of defence and migration.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

British press, 27 October: the budget, the minimum wage and the row over free movement

A round-up of British newspapers on the morning of Tuesday, 27 October 2026, based on BBC News material: expectations for Chancellor John Healey's first budget, reports of a 3.9% rise in the minimum wage, the abolition of the 'cliff-edge' rule in carer's allowance, and cabinet disagreements over the idea of restoring free movement with the EU. A review of the British newspapers on the morning of Tuesday, 27 October 2026, based on BBC News material: expectations ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget, reports of a 3.9% rise in the minimum wage, the scrapping of the 'cliff edge' rule in carer's allowance, and disagreements in the cabinet over the idea of returning freedom of movement with the EU.

Otabek Yusupov
6 min read
World

UK Budget: what Britons on different incomes are expecting

Ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first Budget, the BBC spoke to people on different incomes — from a universal credit recipient to a high-earning financier — about what they want to see in the tax and spending plan. Their requests: help for single parents, cuts to taxes and fuel duty, access to pension credit, and reform of student loan interest rates. Ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget, the BBC spoke to people on different incomes — from a universal credit recipient to a high-earning financier — about what they want to see in the tax and spending plan. Their requests: help for single parents, lower taxes and fuel duties, access to pension credit, and reform of student loan interest rates.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Economy

UK Chancellor John Healey announces scrapping of tariffs on marmalade, cornichons and over 100 goods ahead of the budget

A day before the budget, UK Chancellor John Healey announced a package of 'everyday fixes': scrapping import tariffs on more than 100 products, reforming carer's allowance, making the mileage deduction rate permanent, and two weeks of paternity pay for the self-employed. The Conservatives criticised the initiative. Expected savings for households are up to £21 a year.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Economy

Healey's budget: the British government tries to keep capital in the country

Chancellor John Healey is preparing a 'do no harm' budget: no rise in capital gains tax, a new levy on banks and less red tape. The main challenge is the outflow of the super-rich, who have left the country with wealth of about $160 billion, plus pressure from defence spending. Chancellor John Healey is preparing a 'do no harm' budget: no increase in capital gains tax, a new levy on banks, and reduced bureaucracy. The main challenge is the outflow of the super-rich, who have left the country with combined wealth of around $160 billion, along with pressure from defence spending.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
Politics

Austrian Chancellor threatens veto over EU budget proposal

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker said he will not approve the EU's new seven-year multiannual financial framework for 2028–2034 if it exceeds Vienna's 'pain threshold.' He criticized the European Commission's demand for 2,500 additional officials and called on Brussels to cut spending. Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden and Denmark are also opposed to the plan.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

BBC Press Review: tax breaks for pensioners, Burnham's statement on EU freedom of movement and the investigation surrounding Thomas Markle

The BBC has published a review of the front pages of British newspapers for 26 October 2026: the Chancellor, according to The Times, is preparing to shield around a million low-income pensioners from income tax; Prime Minister Andy Burnham sparked a heated controversy by not ruling out the return of freedom of movement with the EU; the investigation into Thomas Markle may be extended to the US and Mexico. The BBC has published a review of the front pages of British newspapers for 26 October 2026: the chancellor, according to The Times, is preparing to shield around one million low-income pensioners from income tax; Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked a heated controversy by not ruling out the return of freedom of movement with the EU; the investigation into Thomas Markle could be extended to the US and Mexico. The BBC has published a review of the front pages of British newspapers for 26 October 2026: according to The Times, the Chancellor is preparing to shield around a million low-income pensioners from income tax; Prime Minister Andy Burnham sparked a heated controversy by not ruling out the return of free movement with the EU; the investigation into Thomas Markle could expand to the US and Mexico.

Aziz Karimov
7 min read
Economy

UK Budget: John Healey prepares a package of measures under strict secrecy

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is preparing a Budget he will present on Wednesday at around 13:00 in the House of Commons. Preparations are taking place amid unprecedented secrecy, even though the economy is growing faster than forecast: inflation stood at 3.5% in September, while borrowing costs are higher than expected. Key decisions concern borrowing, welfare spending and fiscal rules. Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is preparing a budget that he will present on Wednesday at around 13:00 in the House of Commons. The preparations are taking place amid unprecedented secrecy, even though the economy is growing faster than forecast: inflation stood at 3.5% in September, while borrowing costs are higher than expected. Key decisions concern borrowing, welfare spending and fiscal rules.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Politics

UK government to double funding for homelessness programme by Christmas

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised that by Christmas every homeless person in England will be given a route off the streets. On Wednesday the budget will add £432 million to the £442 million already allocated, bringing the total to £874 million. The opposition criticises the plan, pointing to record levels of homelessness and Burnham's record as Mayor of Greater Manchester. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised that by Christmas every homeless person in England will be given a route off the streets. On Wednesday the budget will add £432m to the £442m already allocated, bringing the total to £874m. The opposition criticises the plan, pointing to record levels of homelessness and Burnham's record as Mayor of Greater Manchester.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

UK to invest £100 million in world's first AI biosecurity lab

As part of the budget, the UK government announced the creation of a national AI Biosecurity Lab (AIBL) with £100 million in funding, supported by OpenAI and Anthropic, along with additional spending on cyber defence and the AI Security Institute. In its budget, the UK government announced the creation of a national AI biosecurity laboratory (AIBL) with £100 million in funding, supported by OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as additional spending on cyber defence and the AI Safety Institute.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

British press: Meghan's warning about her father's case, a budget without 'Truss-style' measures, and England's oldest pub

A review of the front pages of the British press for 24 October 2026: the scandal surrounding Thomas Markle and statements by the Duchess of Sussex, budget plans with £20bn for national funds, concerns of a former Bank of England economist about a 'budget for tomorrow', a Cabinet split over returning to the EU, and the determination of the country's oldest pub.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Britain to allocate £7 million to study a bid for 'Northern Olympic Games' in the 2040s

In Chancellor John Healey's first Budget, to be delivered on Wednesday, £7 million will be announced for a full-scale feasibility study of a bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in northern England in the 2040s. The idea has been promoted by northern mayors and former Olympians, including Dame Laura Kenny and Dame Sarah Storey. Estimates of the cost and impact of the London 2012 Games differ, and the opposition is demanding scrutiny of the spending.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Politics

The Healey Budget: between a politics of small tries and big decisions

British Chancellor John Healey will present the first budget of Andy Burnham's government on 28 October. The BBC examines how small initiatives — from the Northern Games to fines for loud music — combine with postponed difficult decisions. British Chancellor John Healey will present the first budget of Andy Burnham's government on 28 October. The BBC examines how small initiatives — from the 'Northern Games' to fines for loud music — combine with postponed difficult decisions.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read