Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-10-29
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What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending? (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 17:59:57)
BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it. -
Lib Dems and Reform UK in war of words over alleged shove (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 17:20:30)
The Lib Dems claim Farage "attempted to shove" their South Devon MP but a Reform source accuses the party of "lying". -
DUP blocks Michelle O'Neill's engagements over Drumcree (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 16:55:48)
The DUP leader Gavin Robinson also confirms that Emma Little-Pengelly will not participate in joint engagements with O'Neill. -
Further delays for major council overhaul in nine of 14 proposed areas (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 16:02:51)
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger unitary authorities were put on hold last month. -
Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can' (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 15:42:56)
Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions. -
MP apologises over bullying and harassment (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 15:20:15)
Tony Vaughan is found to have been "overbearing and belittling" towards a female staff member. -
Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 15:18:04)
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault. -
Economist and former Burnham advisor scores Budget 4 out of 10 (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 14:45:40)
Former Burnham advisor Andy Haldane scores Healey's Budget out of 10 -
'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 13:19:24)
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt. -
Voter voices: What issues matter most to Americans? (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 10:52:33)
The BBC spoke to voters across the US about their biggest electoral priorities when casting their ballots. -
Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans? (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 10:52:33)
The BBC spoke to voters across the US about their biggest electoral priorities when casting their ballots. -
Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 10:41:50)
The Treasury is disputing that the chancellor suggested to the BBC the benefits bill will be cut before the next election. -
Ed Davey: 'It's a £76bn stealth tax rise' (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 07:49:51)
Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey says a freeze on income tax thresholds is a '£76bn stealth tax'. -
Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people out of work (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 06:56:58)
Chancellor John Healey says any cuts to welfare will be done "in a Labour way". -
Healey promises reduction in welfare bill before next election (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-29 05:57:01)
The Conservatives criticised the chancellor for not providing more details on welfare reform in his Budget.