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ECONOMY
When was the Budget 2026? Delivered on Wednesday 28 October
Chancellor John Healey presented the Budget to Parliament on 28 October 2026, and the next public sector finances figures are due from the Office for National Statistics…
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ECONOMY
UK borrowing hits £18.3bn ahead of Healey’s Budget
Borrowing in the financial year to August 2026 is £8.1bn above the official government forecast, the ONS said.
Whitehall Minute
ECONOMY
UK rents climb at fastest pace since December 2025
Average monthly rent reached £1,400 in the 12 months to August 2026, while UK house price growth slowed for a third consecutive month, according to the Office for…
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