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• FirstFT: How Lula pulled off a stunning victory

  26-10-2026 11:08 via Global Economy
  Also in today’s newsletter: partner chosen to lead Weil, Gotshal & Manges changes her mind, and Venezuelan opposition leader returns to Caracas
  
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• John Healey’s first Autumn Budget: what was announced?

  28-10-2026 18:35 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  Chancellor John Healey put the focus on addressing rising living costs when he announced the first Autumn Budget of his tenure.Nestled within the Budget document and his speech on 28 October were a number of measures to help households with a higher cost of living and energy bills.A series of changes affecting businesses were also confirmed including targeted support for the ailing high street while measures will be introduced to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation.Here are some of the maj
  
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• Budget quiz: How much do you remember from the 2026 Autumn Budget?

  28-10-2026 18:17 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  Chancellor John Healey has delivered his first Autumn Budget, with tax rises for some and help for others.But how closely were you following the Budget? Test yourself in our 2026 Autumn Budget quiz.How well did you do in our 2026 Budget quiz? Share your results on social media.Autumn Budget: What does John Healey’s Budget mean for you?Poll: What did you think of the 2026 Autumn Budget?Quiz: How much do you know about the Autumn Budget?Play our Budget crosswordFor the latest Budget news, analys
  
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• Poll: What did you think of the 2026 Autumn Budget?

  28-10-2026 17:20 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  A host of policies were announced in the 2026 Autumn Budget, bringing tax hikes for landlords and savers, and support for those on lower incomes.The fiscal event was the first test of new chancellor John Healey as the government continued to react to the economic damage from the Iran war. The price of energy was a major focus, as standing charges were removed from gas bills, and £100 cash payments will be given to people in council tax bands A to D this winter. Meanwhile, cash savers breathed a
  
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• Budget calculator: how will Healey’s forecasts affect the tax you pay?

  28-10-2026 17:04 via Global Economy
  Fiscal drag is set to hit taxpayers harder than previously thought
  
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• How will Budget forecasts affect the tax you pay?

  28-10-2026 16:24 via Global Economy
  Fiscal drag is set to hit taxpayers harder than previously thought
  
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  28-10-2026 12:32 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
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• The great American investment boom

  28-10-2026 12:00 via Global Economy
  This is a sign of an economy that is prioritising the future over the present
  
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• What do you want from the Budget?

  28-10-2026 11:29 via BBC News
  
  The BBC spoke to people in Cardiff and County Durham about their concerns ahead of the chancellor's Autumn Budget.
  
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• FirstFT: Netanyahu moves ahead in Israel’s election

  28-10-2026 11:22 via Global Economy
  Also in today’s newsletter: Flávio Bolsonaro flees to the US, and law firm Weil assesses its options
  
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• What do people in NI want to see in the Budget?

  28-10-2026 11:06 via BBC News
  
  More money could help lead to a deal on the Stormont budget which is still not agreed, seven months into the financial year.
  
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• Why even America’s ‘haves’ are feeling the squeeze

  28-10-2026 11:00 via Global Economy
  Rising costs everywhere from insurance to lawn care mean almost half of US homeowners lack financial breathing room
  
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• The ECB needs a smooth transmission and a smooth transition

  28-10-2026 10:57 via Global Economy
  Central bank at a critical juncture as it prepares leadership changes at time of strains in bond markets
  
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• Former Conservative chancellor unsure Budget will 'fix big problems'

  28-10-2026 10:54 via BBC News
  
  Sir Jeremy Hunt spoke to BBC Breakfast about his hopes and qualms ahead of John Healey's autumn Budget.
  
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• 'Government to decide who to help and who picks up the tab'

  28-10-2026 10:25 via BBC News
  
  Helen Miller, director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, speaks to the Today programme about challenges in the budget.
  
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• Energy bill help, minimum wage rise and bank taxes - what could be in the Budget?

  28-10-2026 10:25 via BBC News
  
  Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
  
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• Octopus Energy boss on standing charges

  28-10-2026 09:36 via BBC News
  
  CEO Greg Jackson spoke to BBC Breakfast after the chancellor announced cuts to gas bills for millions.
  
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• What is in the iconic red box?

  28-10-2026 08:41 via BBC News
  
  UK Chancellor John Healey will be carrying a red box as he delivers his Budget today - but what's in the box?
  
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• What do people in the South want from the Budget?

  28-10-2026 07:11 via BBC News
  
  Rising fuel costs and a stalled housing market top the list of concerns ahead of the Budget.
  
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• EU spars over ‘associate member’ label for Canada on eve of Carney summit

  28-10-2026 07:00 via Global Economy
  Also in this newsletter: Industry bosses warn plan to limit gas-fired power prices will distort Europe’s electricity market
  
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• FirstFT: Israel’s election deadlock

  28-10-2026 06:31 via Global Economy
  Also in today’s newsletter: UK Budget day and Russia-US energy deals
  
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• BoE to kick off short and precautionary tightening cycle in November

  28-10-2026 06:30 via Global Economy
  Read the BoE’s October forecast from the FT’s Monetary Policy Radar team
  
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• I get £4,062 a year and am trying my best - here's what I want from the Budget

  28-10-2026 01:03 via BBC News
  
  People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.
  
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• FirstFT: Israeli exit polls show no clear winner in parliamentary election

  27-10-2026 23:11 via Global Economy
  Also in today’s newsletter: US and Russia discuss potential oil deals and law firm Weil prepares for possible wind-down
  
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• The UK areas where house prices are falling – is your postcode affected?

  27-10-2026 18:14 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  More than a third of homes for sale are in postcode areas where house prices are falling, according to new analysis.The combination of a high number of properties for sale and elevated mortgage rates is putting downward pressure on the housing market, the research by Zoopla found.Annual house prices fell in 37 out of the 119 postcode areas the property portal tracks between September 2025 and September 2026, with the majority of these areas in southern England and London.However, the picture is
  
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• How being single can lead to a higher inheritance tax bill

  27-10-2026 15:10 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  The number of people living alone is rising. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals 8.6 million lived by themselves in the UK in 2025, up from 7.7 million in 2015. This equated to 29.5% of households in 2025 and 28.6% in 2015. If you live alone, you’re more exposed to rising essential costs such as food, energy bills and transport.Single people spend £8,100 a year on housing, bills and groceries, compared to £7,800 per person for couples, according to research
  
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• Autumn Budget live: Will chancellor John Healey raise taxes?

  27-10-2026 14:33 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  The Autumn Budget is set to be delivered at around 12:30pm tomorrow (28 October)A suite of cost of living measures are expected to be announcedBut experts warn that the chancellor may need to raise taxes to make ends meetThe chancellor will likely announce the state pension will rise by 3.9% in April 2027Pensioners with no other income than the state pension will reportedly be protected from income taxDo you have a money question which you’d like to ask a financial expert? Email editor@moneywe
  
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• Autumn Budget live: What does John Healey’s Budget mean for you?

  27-10-2026 14:33 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  Autumn Budget 2026: What has been announced so far?Chancellor John Healey is presenting his first Autumn Budget. Here’s a summary of what has been announced so far.£100 energy payment: 20 million households to receive a £100 payment this winter.Energy bills: Electricity VAT relief will be extended from March to July, while household gas standing charges will be removed next year.Tax on state pension: Pensioners with no other income than the state pension will be protected from income taxSavi
  
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• Should monetarism stage a comeback?

  27-10-2026 13:30 via Global Economy
  Kevin Warsh wants to revive Milton Friedman’s ideas, but monetary signals are often vague and noisy
  
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• UK considers forcing data centres to invest locally to meet new AI ‘covenant’

  27-10-2026 13:00 via Global Economy
  Burnham government looks at fresh requirements for developers as it seeks to head off public opposition to infrastructure build-out
  
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