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Radio 4,28 Oct 2026,59 mins

Chancellor Healey's first Budget

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A major test for Burnham's government. We explain what’s in the Budget, and outline how the UK economy is shaping up for the next few years. Lord Robertson, who wrote the Strategic Defence review, passes his judgement on the Budget from the man who resigned over defence spending, and one of the PMs former economic advisors speaks to Evan. As well as Budget analysis, we bring you the latest on a deadly train crash in Spain. We also unpack the stalemate in Israel after elections left no clear overall winner.

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