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A UK-weighted bulletin was dominated by its lead, John Healey's Budget defence and the welfare savings row, at 16 minutes 34 seconds, more than a third of the running order. Spain's train crash was the longest other item at 4 minutes 59 seconds. Beyond those two, no story reached four minutes, and the rest mixed courts, technology, business and regional West Country items with the King's Caribbean tour.

Running order

2:20 John Healey says no timetable for welfare savings as Budget criticism grows · 16m 34s
John Healey defended a one-off £100 energy payment for council tax bands A to D, while Number 10 said the welfare bill must fall without a set timetable.
9:27 Spain high-speed train collision near Toledo · 4m 59s
Spain began three days of mourning after at least 69 people died when a high-speed train hit a stationary train south of Madrid, with leaked audio suggesting a controller error.
14:27 Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult · 1m 42s
Laura Brand told Southwark Crown Court that Russell Brand was kind, caring and an amazingly attentive husband, while he denies three rapes, three sexual assaults and one attempted indecent assault.
16:09 Ofcom sets out age-check options for under-16 social media ban · 2m
Ofcom set out possible age checks for the under-16 social media ban, including bank details, digital ID, facial age estimation and Scotland's pass card.
18:56 Anthony Williams denies attempted murder in Huntingdon train stabbings · 2m 15s
The jury heard 73-year-old David Preston thought he would die when Anthony Williams stabbed him in the back on a train and Williams denies attempted murder.
21:12 Russian drone strike on Dnipro railway station kills 14 · 2m 4s
A Russian drone hit Dnipro's main railway station, killing 14 and wounding at least 14, while Volodymyr Zelensky condemned strikes that also hit other cities.
23:17 Eight of nine English water companies rated poor or needing improvement · 3m 38s
Eight of nine English water companies were rated poor or needing improvement, with Thames, Southern, South West and Yorkshire receiving one-star ratings from the Environment Agency.
26:57 Poundland faces collapse with 12,000 jobs at risk · 1m 52s
Poundland filed notice to appoint administrators, giving it 10 days to seek a rescue deal and putting 12,000 jobs at risk after Gordon Brothers rejected a bid.
28:51 Villa Vie Odyssey stranded in Cambodia as cruise expert disputes fuel-cost explanation · 3m 8s
Passengers on the Villa Vie Odyssey were stranded in Cambodia after the operator suspended the cruise, saying monthly fuel costs per cabin had risen from $1,800 to about $6,000.
39:05 West Country cathedrals turn to events and filming as deficits mount · 2m 30s
Wells Cathedral's income fell by almost £4 million last year and Gloucester Cathedral is consulting on redundancies, while Bristol Cathedral hosts silent discos and markets to raise money.
41:36 Gloucestershire council merger back on for 2029 after delay · 2m 38s
Ministers said Gloucestershire's six district councils will be abolished in 2029 to create one council, with elections in 2028 and a year of overlap.
44:50 Home Guard papers found in Forest of Dean attic donated to heritage centre · 2m 30s
Bill Ackland found Second World War papers in his Forest of Dean attic showing Home Guard training for a German invasion and donated them to the Dean Heritage Centre.
52:55 King Charles heads to Guyana after Bahamas carnival amid reparations calls · 2m 21s
King Charles joined a Junkanoo carnival parade in the Bahamas and visited Bonefish Pond National Park before travelling to Guyana, with Britain's colonial legacy under scrutiny.

On air

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8:35

John Healey, Chancellor
11:44

Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister
15:28

Laura Brand, Russell Brand's wife
17:11

Ofcom, online safety regulator
23:49

Dave Wallace, tester
29:48

Holly Hennessey, passenger
34:37

Andy Burnham, Prime Minister
45:42

Bill Ackland

2:20
Story begins John Healey says no timetable for welfare savings as Budget criticism grows
3:37

Claim John Healey says no timetable for welfare savings as Budget criticism grows

An energy payment scheme worth £2.6bn will provide £100 to households in council tax bands A to D.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 3:37-3:47
3:52

Claim John Healey says no timetable for welfare savings as Budget criticism grows

Energy bills were still expected to rise next year because of the price cap, including by more than £460 in January.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 3:52-3:59
9:14

Claim John Healey says no timetable for welfare savings as Budget criticism grows

Treasury sources said the remark should not be treated as a promise to make welfare cuts by the next election.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 9:14-9:23
9:27
Story begins Spain high-speed train collision near Toledo
14:27
Story begins Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult
14:37

Claim Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult

Russell Brand denied all charges from six women, including rape and sexual assault.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 14:37-14:49
15:10

Claim Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult

Laura Brand told the court she was aware Brand was engaging with other women when they first dated.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 15:10-15:21
15:16

Claim Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult

BBC News reported that the couple separated and went on to marry in 2015.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 15:16-15:28
15:28

Claim Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult

Laura Gallacher gave evidence describing Russell Brand as a good husband and father.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 15:28-15:36
15:43

Claim Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult

Laura Brand said Brand respected her wishes when she did not want something.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 15:43-15:56
15:50

Claim Laura Brand tells Russell Brand trial he is an amazing husband but found monogamy difficult

The jury adjourned after sitting for about an hour and was told to return the next day, with deliberations expected to begin on Tuesday.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 15:50-16:03
16:09
Story begins Ofcom sets out age-check options for under-16 social media ban
16:09

Claim Ofcom sets out age-check options for under-16 social media ban

A ban on under-16s using platforms including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook and X is due to start next spring.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 16:09-16:23
16:16

Claim Ofcom sets out age-check options for under-16 social media ban

Ofcom proposed a photo ID verification method that would match an uploaded passport or driving licence against a selfie.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 16:16-16:37
17:54

Claim Ofcom sets out age-check options for under-16 social media ban

The government is expected to decide by the end of the year on Ofcom's recommendations.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 17:54-18:09
18:56
Story begins Anthony Williams denies attempted murder in Huntingdon train stabbings
18:56

Claim Anthony Williams denies attempted murder in Huntingdon train stabbings

Prosecutors alleged Williams asked a passenger whether they wanted to die during the attack.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 18:56-19:08
21:12
Story begins Russian drone strike on Dnipro railway station kills 14
23:17
Story begins Eight of nine English water companies rated poor or needing improvement
24:24

Claim Eight of nine English water companies rated poor or needing improvement

Water company ratings classed only Severn Trent as industry leading, while Thames, Southern, South West and Yorkshire received one-star ratings and other companies were rated as needing improvement.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 24:24-24:38
26:57
Story begins Poundland faces collapse with 12,000 jobs at risk
28:51
Story begins Villa Vie Odyssey stranded in Cambodia as cruise expert disputes fuel-cost explanation
39:05
Story begins West Country cathedrals turn to events and filming as deficits mount
41:36
Story begins Gloucestershire council merger back on for 2029 after delay
41:46

Claim Gloucestershire council merger back on for 2029 after delay

Ministers said Gloucestershire's six district councils can be abolished in 2029, with a new council election in 2028 and district elections next year during the transition.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 29 October 2026, 41:46-41:58
44:50
Story begins Home Guard papers found in Forest of Dean attic donated to heritage centre
52:55
Story begins King Charles heads to Guyana after Bahamas carnival amid reparations calls
55:16
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