Bills, banks, ‘breathing space’: what was in Burnham’s first budget? - The Latest
John Healey has promised to help Britons navigate ‘global economic storms’ in his first budget as chancellor - but the Tories have criticised the Treasury for kicking the can down the road on big decisions. Lucy Hough speaks to economics editor Heather Stewart
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Spain train crash audio reveals exchanges between drivers and control centre
Recordings reported by the BBC appear to show a Renfe train being cleared to move while an Iryo train ahead remained stopped. Investigators have yet to establish the cause of...
Afghan opium poppy cultivation quadruples despite Taliban ban, UN says
The UN estimates that cultivation rose to about 43,000 hectares in 2026. The Taliban disputes the figure, while farmers describe difficulty replacing lost income.
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