https://www.ukfactcheck.com/article/553/healey-gives-20-million-households-ps100-energy-payment-in-first-budgetUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey gives 20 million households £100 energy payment in first Budget2026-10-28T15:59:00Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/article/552/healey-pledges-to-scrap-tariffs-on-100-plus-products-and-end-carer-s-allowance-cliff-edge-budget-rumoursUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey pledges to scrap tariffs on 100-plus products and end Carer's Allowance cliff edge - Budget rumour roundup2026-10-28T02:16:00Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/article/551/southern-trust-says-daisy-hill-births-move-highly-probable-as-minister-says-nothing-finalUK Fact Check PoliticsenSouthern Trust says Daisy Hill births move 'highly probable' as minister says nothing final2026-10-27T04:10:23Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/article/550/healey-to-lift-national-living-wage-3-9-to-ps13-20-times-and-bloomberg-reportUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey to lift National Living Wage 3.9% to £13.20, Times and Bloomberg report2026-10-27T02:54:00Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/fact-checker/450/middle-east-conflict-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-tonight-october-27-2026UK Fact Check PoliticsenFact Check: Middle East conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight (October 27, 2026)2026-10-28T05:35:58Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/fact-checker/449/this-is-a-mobile-browser-screenshot-of-the-institute-for-the-study-of-war-isw-website-displayed-in-persian-farsiUK Fact Check PoliticsenFact Check: This is a mobile browser screenshot of the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) website, displayed in Persian (Farsi).2026-10-27T19:41:54Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/budget-confirms-ps4-7bn-your-first-home-scheme-with-depositsUK Fact Check PoliticsenBudget confirms £4.7bn Your First Home scheme with deposits from 2.5%2026-10-28T18:22:43Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/budget-includes-ps15m-for-children-s-literacy-charities-irisUK Fact Check PoliticsenBudget includes £15m for children's literacy charities, Irish News reports2026-10-28T18:22:28Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/obr-expects-no-real-earnings-growth-in-2027-and-incomes-2-aUK Fact Check PoliticsenOBR expects no real earnings growth in 2027 and incomes 2% above pre-pandemic by 2030-312026-10-28T18:22:21Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/pa-confirms-ps100-energy-payment-will-reach-bank-accounts-froUK Fact Check PoliticsenPA confirms £100 energy payment will reach bank accounts from January2026-10-28T18:22:12Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/obr-expects-190000-fewer-homes-by-2032-than-it-forecast-inUK Fact Check PoliticsenOBR expects 190,000 fewer homes by 2032 than it forecast in March, BBC analysis says2026-10-28T18:03:02Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/ifs-says-budget-headroom-ends-at-ps15bn-after-higher-borrowinUK Fact Check PoliticsenIFS says Budget headroom ends at £15bn after higher borrowing costs cut it to £13bn2026-10-28T18:02:53Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/dmo-puts-2026-27-net-financing-requirement-at-ps258-6bn-up-psUK Fact Check PoliticsenDMO puts 2026-27 net financing requirement at £258.6bn, up £7.4bn since April2026-10-28T18:02:43Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/ps100-energy-payment-to-be-paid-into-bank-accounts-from-januaUK Fact Check Politicsen£100 energy payment to be paid into bank accounts from January, Mirror reports2026-10-28T18:02:30Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/budget-brings-your-first-home-scheme-with-2-5-deposit-miUK Fact Check PoliticsenBudget brings 'Your First Home' scheme with 2.5% deposit, Mirror reports2026-10-28T18:02:24Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/teesside-labour-mps-welcome-budget-as-reform-councillor-saysUK Fact Check PoliticsenTeesside Labour MPs welcome Budget as Reform councillor says it 'falls well short'2026-10-28T17:43:08Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/fact-check-unite-is-right-that-the-conservatives-began-theUK Fact Check PoliticsenFact check: Unite is right that the Conservatives began the tax threshold freeze in 20222026-10-28T17:42:57Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/ifs-says-healey-s-budget-has-very-little-that-will-move-theUK Fact Check PoliticsenIFS says Healey's Budget has 'very little that will move the dial on growth'2026-10-28T17:42:43Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/budget-leaves-plan-2-student-loan-repayment-threshold-frozenUK Fact Check PoliticsenBudget leaves Plan 2 student loan repayment threshold frozen at £29,3852026-10-28T17:42:36Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/budget-cuts-lifetime-isa-penalty-to-20-for-first-homes-abovUK Fact Check PoliticsenBudget cuts Lifetime ISA penalty to 20% for first homes above £450,0002026-10-28T17:42:27Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/burnham-rules-out-an-election-within-12-months-and-calls-theUK Fact Check PoliticsenBurnham rules out an election within 12 months and calls the Budget 'pretty bold'2026-10-28T17:22:53Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-says-budget-sends-further-ps600m-to-scotland-not-ringUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey says Budget sends further £600m to Scotland, not ring-fenced for £100 payment2026-10-28T17:22:38Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/unions-voice-real-concern-over-capital-cuts-to-fund-ps4-7bnUK Fact Check PoliticsenUnions voice 'real concern' over capital cuts to fund £4.7bn defence gap2026-10-28T17:22:21Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/budget-forecasts-assume-rosebank-oilfield-approval-the-timeUK Fact Check PoliticsenBudget forecasts assume Rosebank oilfield approval, The Times reports2026-10-28T17:22:12Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/resolution-foundation-says-budget-energy-help-is-badly-targeUK Fact Check PoliticsenResolution Foundation says Budget energy help is badly targeted and incomes lag until 20292026-10-28T17:04:44Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/gambling-campaigners-and-industry-both-criticise-machine-gamUK Fact Check PoliticsenGambling campaigners and industry both criticise machine games duty rise2026-10-28T17:04:29Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/unite-calls-budget-baby-steps-as-unison-says-it-falls-shoUK Fact Check PoliticsenUnite calls Budget 'baby steps' as Unison says it 'falls short'2026-10-28T17:04:19Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/farage-says-he-skipped-budget-statement-to-avoid-a-physicalUK Fact Check PoliticsenFarage says he skipped Budget statement to avoid a 'physical altercation'2026-10-28T17:04:09Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/cbi-says-budget-lacks-the-bold-moves-firms-need-to-invest-hUK Fact Check PoliticsenCBI says Budget lacks the bold moves firms need to invest, hire and grow2026-10-28T17:03:59Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/ftse-100-slips-into-the-red-and-gilt-gains-fade-as-budget-daUK Fact Check PoliticsenFTSE 100 slips into the red and gilt gains fade as Budget day trading wears on2026-10-28T16:42:49Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/obr-s-2027-inflation-forecast-is-3-4-with-the-earlier-3-5UK Fact Check PoliticsenOBR's 2027 inflation forecast is 3.4%, with the earlier 3.5% figure a rounding2026-10-28T16:42:38Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/obr-puts-borrowing-about-ps18bn-higher-this-year-than-it-foreUK Fact Check PoliticsenOBR puts borrowing about £18bn higher this year than it forecast in March2026-10-28T16:42:24Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/obr-says-healey-needs-extra-ps11bn-and-gives-56-chance-of-meUK Fact Check PoliticsenOBR says Healey needs extra £11bn and gives 56% chance of meeting fiscal rules2026-10-28T16:22:42Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/ifs-director-says-healey-s-new-10-founders-relief-might-bUK Fact Check PoliticsenIFS director says Healey's new 10% Founders' Relief 'might be bonkers'2026-10-28T16:22:26Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/liberal-democrats-say-steady-as-she-goes-budget-is-not-goUK Fact Check PoliticsenLiberal Democrats say 'steady as she goes' Budget 'is not going to cut it'2026-10-28T16:22:14Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-s-first-budget-gives-ps100-energy-payment-as-headroomUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey's first Budget gives £100 energy payment as headroom falls to £15bn2026-10-28T16:03:18Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/city-am-column-puts-budget-tax-rises-at-about-ps6bn-in-2029-3UK Fact Check PoliticsenCity AM column puts Budget tax rises at about £6bn in 2029-302026-10-28T16:03:09Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/pensioner-tax-protection-to-be-an-extra-allowance-matched-toUK Fact Check PoliticsenPensioner tax protection to be an extra allowance matched to the full state pension2026-10-28T16:03:00Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/tuc-backs-bank-surcharge-rise-as-common-sense-but-wants-itUK Fact Check PoliticsenTUC backs bank surcharge rise as 'common sense' but wants it extended and raised2026-10-28T16:02:50Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/dmo-plans-ps250-6bn-of-gilt-sales-as-obr-figures-put-fiscal-hUK Fact Check PoliticsenDMO plans £250.6bn of gilt sales as OBR figures put fiscal headroom at £14.5bn2026-10-28T16:02:41Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/badenoch-claims-debt-interest-exceeds-army-and-schools-spendUK Fact Check PoliticsenBadenoch claims debt interest exceeds army and schools spending as reaction comes in2026-10-28T15:49:02Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-confirms-alcohol-duty-rise-of-2p-a-pint-and-ps10m-reliUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey confirms alcohol duty rise of 2p a pint and £10m relief for small brewers2026-10-28T15:48:45Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/budget-document-says-no-new-policy-costs-on-energy-bills-untUK Fact Check PoliticsenBudget document says no new policy costs on energy bills until 2027 framework2026-10-28T15:48:35Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/vape-shops-and-adult-gaming-centres-lose-business-rates-reliUK Fact Check PoliticsenVape shops and adult gaming centres lose business rates reliefs in Budget2026-10-28T15:48:26Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/mayors-to-get-20-of-business-rates-from-next-year-and-a-shaUK Fact Check PoliticsenMayors to get 20% of business rates from next year and a share of income tax from 20282026-10-28T15:48:16Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/badenoch-says-next-year-s-tax-burden-will-be-the-highest-inUK Fact Check PoliticsenBadenoch says next year's tax burden will be the highest in the country's history2026-10-28T15:45:41Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/property-and-savings-tax-rates-reported-at-24-44-and-49UK Fact Check PoliticsenProperty and savings tax rates reported at 24%, 44% and 49% as OBR warns on rents2026-10-28T15:45:33Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/budget-confirms-pensioners-living-only-on-the-state-pensionUK Fact Check PoliticsenBudget confirms pensioners living only on the state pension will not pay income tax2026-10-28T15:45:16Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-keeps-income-tax-thresholds-frozen-and-says-manifestoUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey keeps income tax thresholds frozen and says manifesto promise is kept2026-10-28T15:45:04Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/gilts-and-sterling-barely-move-after-the-budget-as-ftse-100UK Fact Check PoliticsenGilts and sterling barely move after the Budget as FTSE 100 turns positive2026-10-28T15:04:15Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/obr-forecasts-record-tax-burden-of-42-9-of-gdp-by-2031-32UK Fact Check PoliticsenOBR forecasts record tax burden of 42.9% of GDP by 2031-32, ING says2026-10-28T15:04:02Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/obr-expects-real-disposable-income-per-person-to-fall-and-inUK Fact Check PoliticsenOBR expects real disposable income per person to fall and inflation of 3.5% in 20272026-10-28T15:03:50Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/budget-gives-city-hall-new-fiscal-powers-worth-about-ps10bn-oUK Fact Check PoliticsenBudget gives City Hall new fiscal powers worth about £10bn of extra borrowing2026-10-28T15:03:38Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-confirms-ps4-7bn-defence-plan-gap-will-be-filled-by-reUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey confirms £4.7bn defence plan gap will be filled by reprioritising capital spending2026-10-28T15:03:23Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-announces-datacentre-covenant-hmrc-compliance-push-aUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey announces datacentre covenant, HMRC compliance push and 'British' supplier rule2026-10-28T15:03:13Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-leaves-cgt-rates-unchanged-creates-10-founders-relUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey leaves CGT rates unchanged, creates 10% founders' relief and halves BADR limit2026-10-28T15:03:03Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/badenoch-says-most-people-will-be-thinking-is-that-it-inUK Fact Check PoliticsenBadenoch says most people will be thinking 'is that it?' in reply to Budget2026-10-28T14:04:11Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-confirms-bank-surcharge-will-double-to-6-for-15-montUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey confirms bank surcharge will double to 6% for 15 months to fund energy help2026-10-28T14:04:01Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-raises-tax-on-property-and-savings-income-by-furtherUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey raises tax on property and savings income by further two points from April 20272026-10-28T14:03:47Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/obr-sees-borrowing-falling-to-1-8-of-gdp-by-2030-31-as-debtUK Fact Check PoliticsenOBR sees borrowing falling to 1.8% of GDP by 2030/31 as debt peaks at 83.8%2026-10-28T14:03:35Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/ps100-energy-payment-will-reach-20-million-households-and-cosUK Fact Check Politicsen£100 energy payment will reach 20 million households and cost £2.6bn, says Healey2026-10-28T14:03:21Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-confirms-5p-fuel-duty-cut-and-red-diesel-cut-extendedUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey confirms 5p fuel duty cut and red diesel cut extended to July2026-10-28T14:03:11Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-confirms-3-9-minimum-wage-rise-taking-national-liviUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey confirms 3.9% minimum wage rise, taking National Living Wage to £13.212026-10-28T14:03:02Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-confirms-vat-crackdown-on-online-marketplaces-to-fundUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey confirms VAT crackdown on online marketplaces to fund business rates cuts2026-10-28T13:40:45Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/obr-puts-headroom-at-ps15bn-in-2029-30-and-cuts-2027-growth-fUK Fact Check PoliticsenOBR puts headroom at £15bn in 2029/30 and cuts 2027 growth forecast to 1%2026-10-28T13:40:29Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-confirms-cash-isa-limit-stays-at-ps20000-and-announceUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey confirms cash ISA limit stays at £20,000 and announces a Starter ISA2026-10-28T13:40:09Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-extends-electricity-vat-cut-to-july-and-announces-ps10UK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey extends electricity VAT cut to July and announces £100 payment for bands A to D2026-10-28T13:39:56Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-confirms-paternity-leave-downpayment-for-self-emploUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey confirms paternity leave 'downpayment' for self-employed fathers2026-10-28T13:02:11Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-opens-budget-statement-pitching-it-to-working-peopleUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey opens Budget statement pitching it to working people and businesses2026-10-28T13:01:58Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/bank-surcharge-rise-will-stop-short-of-8-and-be-temporaryUK Fact Check PoliticsenBank surcharge rise will stop short of 8% and be temporary, Bloomberg reports2026-10-28T13:01:48Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/badenoch-to-reply-at-1-30pm-and-obr-to-brief-at-2-30pm-lbcUK Fact Check PoliticsenBadenoch to reply at 1:30pm and OBR to brief at 2:30pm, LBC reports2026-10-28T12:01:44Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/martin-lewis-says-healey-signalled-work-on-electricity-standUK Fact Check PoliticsenMartin Lewis says Healey signalled work on electricity standing charges2026-10-28T11:02:10Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-to-keep-cash-isa-allowance-at-ps20000-rather-than-cutUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey to keep cash ISA allowance at £20,000 rather than cut it, FT reports2026-10-28T11:01:53Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/greens-call-scrapping-of-gas-standing-charges-more-tinkerinUK Fact Check PoliticsenGreens call scrapping of gas standing charges 'more tinkering'2026-10-28T10:01:42Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/ftse-100-and-sterling-slip-on-budget-morning-as-ing-flags-poUK Fact Check PoliticsenFTSE 100 and sterling slip on Budget morning as ING flags possible gilt relief rally2026-10-28T09:01:55Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/obr-expected-to-forecast-another-post-war-record-tax-burdenUK Fact Check PoliticsenOBR expected to forecast another post-war record tax burden, Guido Fawkes reports2026-10-28T09:01:45Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/treasury-confirms-gas-standing-charges-will-be-scrapped-fromUK Fact Check PoliticsenTreasury confirms gas standing charges will be scrapped from 20272026-10-28T08:01:31Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/pa-preview-itemises-ps345m-of-over-ps600m-ai-funding-expectedUK Fact Check PoliticsenPA preview itemises £345m of over £600m AI funding expected in Budget2026-10-28T07:03:13Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/mayors-to-spend-share-of-local-income-tax-and-business-ratesUK Fact Check PoliticsenMayors to spend share of local income tax and business rates, Yorkshire Post reports2026-10-28T07:02:59Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-has-rejected-a-capital-gains-tax-rise-pa-reportsUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey has rejected a capital gains tax rise, PA reports2026-10-28T07:02:47Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/fuel-duty-freeze-to-run-a-16th-year-with-january-rise-cancelUK Fact Check PoliticsenFuel duty freeze to run a 16th year with January rise cancelled, PA reports2026-10-28T07:02:38Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/budget-to-commit-over-ps600m-to-ai-projects-report-saysUK Fact Check PoliticsenBudget to commit over £600m to AI projects, report says2026-10-28T06:01:47Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/budget-to-include-more-than-ps1bn-for-social-and-affordable-hUK Fact Check PoliticsenBudget to include more than £1bn for social and affordable housing, reports say2026-10-28T06:01:40Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-reported-to-pledge-ps4-7bn-to-fill-defence-investmentUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey reported to pledge £4.7bn to fill defence investment plan shortfall2026-10-28T06:01:30Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-says-britain-can-be-made-more-resilient-to-economicUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey says Britain can be made 'more resilient' to economic shocks2026-10-28T05:03:04Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/income-tax-national-insurance-and-vat-rises-ruled-out-repoUK Fact Check PoliticsenIncome tax, National Insurance and VAT rises ruled out, reports say2026-10-28T05:02:46Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/griffith-tells-healey-to-fully-fund-3-defence-spending-in-tUK Fact Check PoliticsenGriffith tells Healey to fully fund 3% defence spending in today's Budget or resign2026-10-28T05:02:28Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/ifs-to-give-its-initial-analysis-of-the-budget-at-10-30-on-tUK Fact Check PoliticsenIFS to give its initial analysis of the Budget at 10:30 on Thursday2026-10-28T05:02:14Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/alcohol-duty-expected-to-rise-in-line-with-rpi-in-today-s-buUK Fact Check PoliticsenAlcohol duty expected to rise in line with RPI in today's Budget, LBC reports2026-10-28T04:01:16Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-not-expected-to-change-income-tax-thresholds-telegraUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey not expected to change income tax thresholds, Telegraph reports2026-10-28T03:02:12Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/badenoch-says-labour-is-coming-after-your-pay-packet-in-thUK Fact Check PoliticsenBadenoch says Labour is 'coming after your pay packet' in the Budget2026-10-28T03:01:58Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/full-fact-and-lbc-say-healey-s-budget-starts-around-12-30pmUK Fact Check PoliticsenFull Fact and LBC say Healey's Budget starts around 12:30pm today after PMQs2026-10-28T03:01:50Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/our-explainer-what-is-confirmed-and-what-is-only-reported-aUK Fact Check PoliticsenOur explainer: what is confirmed and what is only reported ahead of the Budget2026-10-28T02:27:30Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/gambling-firms-join-banks-and-online-platforms-as-reported-bUK Fact Check PoliticsenGambling firms join banks and online platforms as reported Budget tax targets2026-10-28T02:27:21Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/reports-say-healey-will-leave-3-defence-date-to-next-year-sUK Fact Check PoliticsenReports say Healey will leave 3% defence date to next year's spending review2026-10-28T02:27:07Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-promises-breathing-space-now-and-fresh-hope-laterUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey promises 'breathing space' now and 'fresh hope' later in eve-of-Budget video2026-10-28T02:26:56Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-expected-to-let-mayors-keep-a-share-of-locally-raisedUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey expected to let mayors keep a share of locally raised tax, BBC reports2026-10-28T02:26:44Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-to-scrap-gas-standing-charges-cutting-bills-by-up-toUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey to scrap gas standing charges, cutting bills by up to £50, Telegraph reports2026-10-27T22:02:03Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/labour-mps-angry-at-report-ministers-have-dropped-miners-peUK Fact Check PoliticsenLabour MPs angry at report ministers have dropped miners' pension fund transfer2026-10-27T22:01:52Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-confirms-ps15m-misogyny-fund-at-ps5m-a-year-over-threeUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey confirms £15m misogyny fund, at £5m a year over three years2026-10-27T22:01:34Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/energy-bill-discounts-expected-to-rise-for-benefit-claimantsUK Fact Check PoliticsenEnergy bill discounts expected to rise for benefit claimants, i Paper reports2026-10-27T20:02:47Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-has-ruled-out-changes-to-60-tax-trap-for-higher-eaUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey has ruled out changes to 60% 'tax trap' for higher earners, Telegraph reports2026-10-27T20:02:34Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-to-freeze-prescription-charges-at-ps9-90-for-another-yUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey to freeze prescription charges at £9.90 for another year, Telegraph reports2026-10-27T20:02:24Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/labour-mps-urge-treasury-to-write-off-council-legacy-debt-toUK Fact Check PoliticsenLabour MPs urge Treasury to write off council legacy debt to boost housebuilding2026-10-27T20:02:13Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/full-state-pension-expected-to-reach-ps250-70-a-week-matchinUK Fact Check PoliticsenFull state pension expected to reach £250.70 a week, matching reported pensioner allowance2026-10-27T18:03:14Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-told-ministers-to-fund-new-priorities-from-existing-bUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey told ministers to fund new priorities from existing budgets, Times reports2026-10-27T18:03:03Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/burnham-says-budget-path-will-also-cover-3-of-gdp-on-defencUK Fact Check PoliticsenBurnham says Budget path will also cover 3% of GDP on defence by 20302026-10-27T18:02:51Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-to-set-out-defence-offsets-policy-shortly-after-theUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey to set out defence 'offsets' policy shortly after the Budget, Spectator reports2026-10-27T18:02:32Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-to-give-ps15m-to-misogyny-prevention-fund-in-the-budgeUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey to give £15m to misogyny prevention fund in the Budget, Guardian reports2026-10-27T16:02:23Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/mileage-rate-above-10000-miles-to-rise-from-25p-to-35p-monUK Fact Check PoliticsenMileage rate above 10,000 miles to rise from 25p to 35p, MoneyWeek reports2026-10-27T16:02:15Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/analysts-put-budget-headroom-between-ps10bn-and-ps20bn-belowUK Fact Check PoliticsenAnalysts put Budget headroom between £10bn and £20bn, below £23.6bn in March2026-10-27T16:02:04Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/carbon-capture-funding-could-be-cut-in-budget-to-pay-for-defUK Fact Check PoliticsenCarbon capture funding could be cut in Budget to pay for defence, Scotsman reports2026-10-27T14:03:58Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/greens-accuse-labour-of-breaking-youth-pay-pledge-as-reportsUK Fact Check PoliticsenGreens accuse Labour of breaking youth pay pledge as reports of 3.9% rise firm up2026-10-27T14:03:45Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/paternity-pay-for-self-employed-fathers-among-measures-annouUK Fact Check PoliticsenPaternity pay for self-employed fathers among measures announced before the Budget2026-10-27T14:03:26Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-reported-to-raise-income-caps-for-your-first-home-schUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey reported to raise income caps for Your First Home scheme2026-10-27T14:03:16Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/uk-sells-ps4-5bn-of-five-year-gilts-at-5-036-the-highest-yiUK Fact Check PoliticsenUK sells £4.5bn of five-year gilts at 5.036%, the highest yield since 20082026-10-27T12:02:50Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/treasury-confirms-ps20-4bn-for-national-wealth-fund-and-britiUK Fact Check PoliticsenTreasury confirms £20.4bn for National Wealth Fund and British Business Bank2026-10-27T12:02:41Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-reported-to-plan-income-tax-on-family-business-handovUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey reported to plan income tax on family business handovers2026-10-27T12:02:22Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-reported-to-plan-ps1bn-vat-crackdown-on-online-marketpUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey reported to plan £1bn VAT crackdown on online marketplaces2026-10-27T12:02:08Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/conservatives-say-pre-budget-everyday-fixes-already-wipedUK Fact Check PoliticsenConservatives say pre-Budget 'everyday fixes' already wiped out by borrowing costs2026-10-27T10:02:43Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/fuel-duty-to-be-frozen-again-in-wednesday-s-budget-bbc-undeUK Fact Check PoliticsenFuel duty to be frozen again in Wednesday's Budget, BBC understands2026-10-27T10:02:32Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/hsbc-third-quarter-profit-rises-32-as-banks-lobby-against-rUK Fact Check PoliticsenHSBC third-quarter profit rises 32% as banks lobby against reported surcharge rise2026-10-27T10:02:19Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-reported-to-be-planning-alcohol-duty-rise-adding-2p-tUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey reported to be planning alcohol duty rise adding 2p to a pint2026-10-27T10:02:06Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/extending-fuel-duty-relief-could-cost-over-ps2bn-deloitte-teUK Fact Check PoliticsenExtending fuel duty relief could cost over £2bn, Deloitte tells CNBC2026-10-27T08:03:06Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/reported-pensioner-tax-allowance-would-exclude-anyone-with-oUK Fact Check PoliticsenReported pensioner tax allowance would exclude anyone with other income, pension firms say2026-10-27T08:02:50Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/september-debt-interest-of-ps10-9bn-was-about-ps2bn-above-obrUK Fact Check PoliticsenSeptember debt interest of £10.9bn was about £2bn above OBR forecast2026-10-27T08:02:36Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/national-living-wage-to-rise-3-9-to-about-ps13-20-times-andUK Fact Check PoliticsenNational Living Wage to rise 3.9% to about £13.20, Times and Bloomberg report2026-10-27T06:03:19Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/tony-blair-institute-urges-healey-to-put-cheaper-energy-aheaUK Fact Check PoliticsenTony Blair Institute urges Healey to put cheaper energy ahead of net zero2026-10-27T06:03:05Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/people-behind-healey-s-budget-reject-steady-as-she-goes-laUK Fact Check PoliticsenPeople behind Healey's Budget reject 'steady as she goes' label, BBC's Chris Mason says2026-10-27T06:02:58Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/government-to-scrap-import-tariffs-on-more-than-100-productsUK Fact Check PoliticsenGovernment to scrap import tariffs on more than 100 products ahead of Budget2026-10-27T06:02:46Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/carer-s-allowance-cliff-edge-to-end-in-budget-chancellorUK Fact Check PoliticsenCarer's allowance 'cliff-edge' to end in Budget, Chancellor confirms2026-10-27T06:02:34Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/treasury-puts-business-paperwork-saving-at-ps800m-brit-briefUK Fact Check PoliticsenTreasury puts business paperwork saving at £800m, Brit Brief reports2026-10-26T22:01:31Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/tuc-says-a-16-bank-surcharge-would-raise-ps24bn-over-four-yeUK Fact Check PoliticsenTUC says a 16% bank surcharge would raise £24bn over four years2026-10-26T20:03:13Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/triple-lock-to-become-inflation-or-2-5-double-lock-from-203UK Fact Check PoliticsenTriple lock to become inflation or 2.5% double lock from 2030, broker preview says2026-10-26T20:02:59Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-to-raise-national-living-wage-3-9-to-about-ps13-20-tUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey to raise National Living Wage 3.9% to about £13.20, the Times reports2026-10-26T20:02:49Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/reform-uk-names-64-measures-in-alternative-budget-led-by-taUK Fact Check PoliticsenReform UK names 64 measures in alternative Budget, led by tax-free overtime2026-10-26T20:02:37Z