John Healey10 hrs agoBudget to include £1bn for social and affordable housingThe move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.10 hrs ago10 hrs agoWhat do North East businesses need from the Budget?Sunderland-born Andy Haldane, ex-Bank of England chief economist, says firms have faced a "huge squeeze".10 hrs ago13 hrs agoFirms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget Some businesses say they want to see employment costs come down in the October Budget.13 hrs ago14 hrs agoBudget 2026: No more fat to trim for 'squeezed middle'As the chancellor finalises his first Budget, how are the "squeezed middle" feeling about costs?14 hrs ago14 hrs agoFour ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income taxChancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table. 14 hrs ago1 day agoPlan for Northern Olympics to get £7m in Healey's Budget The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.1 day ago3 days agoWhat is the Budget and what could be in it?Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.3 days ago3 days agoChancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800mMinisters say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.3 days ago3 days agoWho is Chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretaryThe softly-spoken former defence secretary is gearing up for the biggest moment of his long political career.3 days ago...
