FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 10 - The Untold Story

Two-child benefit cap a ‘failed social experiment’ that had to go, PM says

Ditching the cap will cost about £3 billion by the end of this Parliament, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

Starmer calls two-child benefit cap a ‘failed social experiment’ that had to go

Scrapping the benefit cap will cost around £3 billion by the end of this Parliament, according to the OBR

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Is this the ‘change’ that Britain voted for?

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Now that the dust has settled on the Budget, it becomes clearer that this government’s priorities are out of line with the national interest, insulting to many and corrosive to the public’s threadbare trust in politicians’ ability to deliver on promises

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

UK mid-caps outperform in calm post-Budget trade

‘UK assets continue to hold up well in the wake of the Budget,’ said IG analyst Chris Beauchamp.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

A shackled economy, no long-term vision for growth — and no help for London

Once again the capital did not get a single mention in the Chancellor’s speech

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

Lifetime ISA set to be scrapped - everything you need to know

Over a million people hold an account

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Blow to two major London transport projects as they miss out on funding at Budget

Whilst the DLR extension was given the green light by the Chancellor, there was no mention of funding for the Bakerloo Line or delivery of the West London Orbital

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

Jools Holland unveils Hootenanny line-up featuring Ronnie Wood and Jessie J

The long-running music celebration will once again see Holland joined by his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra as a roster of guests ring in 2026 with live performances

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

Net migration to the UK: Key numbers and trends

The steep fall in the latest figures is part of a downwards trend that has been under way since 2023.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Did Rachel Reeves break her manifesto pledge on tax? Her own words suggest she did

BUDGET ANALYSIS: The chancellor is using semantics to argue she has not broken her pledge – which will be of little comfort to those whose income tax bill will soar, writes David Maddox

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025