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Britain To Lead Three New AUKUS Underwater Defence Projects As Allies Target 2027 Deployment

The UK will lead three advanced underwater payload projects under AUKUS following trials in San Diego, with availability across allied fleets planned from 2027.

By Staff member • 27 October 2026 • 2 min read

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Government Launches Low-Interest Home Energy Loans Of Up To £35,000 As Ten Lenders Join Scheme

Households across the UK can apply for government-backed low- or no-interest loans for solar panels, batteries and heat pumps, with maximum borrowing of £35,000 for ground-source heat pumps.

Staff member • 27 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Chancellor Announces £15 Million Fund To Tackle Misogyny Ahead Of Budget

The Government has announced £15 million over three years for a new misogyny prevention fund, with additional private funding sought and grants to be awarded through a bidding process.

Staff member • 27 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Held 84% Of AI Data Centre Policy Meetings With Business As Investigation Questions Public Consultation

An investigation by Spotlight on Corruption says 84% of ministerial stakeholder meetings on data centres involved businesses or trade groups, raising questions about consultation on AI Growth Zones.

Charlotte Mercer • 27 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Reform UK Falls To Lowest YouGov Poll Rating Since January 2025 As Labour Opens Five-Point Lead

Reform UK is on 20% in a new YouGov Westminster poll, its lowest rating in the tracker since January 2025, while Labour records 27% and the Conservatives 22%.

Charlotte Mercer • 27 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Britain Faces Highest Five-Year Borrowing Costs Since 2008 On Eve Of Chancellor’s Budget

Britain sold £4.5 billion of government bonds at an average yield of 5.036%, the highest for comparable five-year borrowing since 2008, ahead of Wednesday’s Budget.

Charlotte Mercer • 27 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Two Men Charged Under National Security Act Following RAF Fairford Incident As Police Investigate Suspected Iranian Links

Two men have been charged under the National Security Act after an investigation near RAF Fairford. Police believe Iran is linked to one alleged intelligence offence.

Charlotte Mercer • 27 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

UK Shop Price Inflation Hits Highest Level Since February 2024 As Retailers Warn Chancellor Ahead Of Budget

Shop price inflation rose to 2.1% in October, the fastest rate since February 2024, as retailers urged the Chancellor to address business costs ahead of the Budget.

Staff member • 27 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Home Office Announces £1 Million Panel To Give Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Say In Government Policy

A new panel hosted by the independent Victims’ Commissioner will enable adult survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation to advise ministers, backed by up to £1 million over three years.

Charlotte Mercer • 27 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Conservatives

Former Tory Government Whip David Morris Selected to Fight for Commons Comeback

Former Conservative MP and government whip David Morris has been selected to contest Morecambe and Lunesdale at the next general election, following his 2024 defeat.

Charlotte Mercer • 27 Oct 2026 • 1 min read

Labour

DWP Activates New Bank Account Checking Powers as Government Targets £1.2 Billion in Savings

DWP has issued its first Eligibility Verification Notice, activating bank-account eligibility checks under new anti-fraud powers. Ministers forecast £1.2 billion in savings by 2030–31.

Staff member • 26 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Britain To Lead Three New AUKUS Underwater Defence Projects As Allies Target 2027 Deployment

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Government Launches Low-Interest Home Energy Loans Of Up To £35,000 As Ten Lenders Join Scheme

Chancellor Announces £15 Million Fund To Tackle Misogyny Ahead Of Budget

Government Held 84% Of AI Data Centre Policy Meetings With Business As Investigation Questions Public Consultation

Reform UK Falls To Lowest YouGov Poll Rating Since January 2025 As Labour Opens Five-Point Lead

Britain Faces Highest Five-Year Borrowing Costs Since 2008 On Eve Of Chancellor’s Budget

Two Men Charged Under National Security Act Following RAF Fairford Incident As Police Investigate Suspected Iranian Links

UK Shop Price Inflation Hits Highest Level Since February 2024 As Retailers Warn Chancellor Ahead Of Budget

Home Office Announces £1 Million Panel To Give Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Say In Government Policy

Former Tory Government Whip David Morris Selected to Fight for Commons Comeback

DWP Activates New Bank Account Checking Powers as Government Targets £1.2 Billion in Savings

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