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shock2026-10-29T10:01:26Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-says-any-welfare-cuts-will-be-made-in-a-labour-wayUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey says any welfare cuts will be made 'in a Labour way'2026-10-29T08:02:35Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/martin-lewis-says-savings-tax-rates-rise-to-24-44-and-49UK Fact Check PoliticsenMartin Lewis says savings tax rates rise to 24%, 44% and 49% from April2026-10-29T08:02:22Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/bank-shares-closed-up-1-6-to-2-0-on-budget-day-a-smallerUK Fact Check PoliticsenBank shares closed up 1.6% to 2.0% on Budget day, a smaller gain than first reported2026-10-29T08:02:02Zhttps://www.ukfactcheck.com/live/budget-2026-live-latest-updates-analysis-and-fact-checks/healey-pledges-a-reduction-in-the-benefits-bill-before-the-nUK Fact Check PoliticsenHealey pledges a 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