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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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The BBC News homepage lists current stories from the UK and around the world. Its live coverage of the UK Budget reports that the head of the Office for Budget Responsibility says real household disposable income has fallen sharply, describing the outcome as very difficult for people. Another live report follows the train crash in Spain, where the death toll has risen to 69 and police are still identifying victims. Other headlines cover Poundland’s possible collapse, social media age checks and continuing pollution by the water industry.

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