UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.

Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Second tranche of prisoners will include those serving up to two and a half years for crimes.

Chris Mason: Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.

Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Posted on Monday October 12, 2026

Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.