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British Troops to Join Major Exercise Preparing for Possible Ukraine Deployment

British troops will join multinational exercises in Poland in November to prepare for a possible future mission supporting Ukraine after a ceasefire. No UK deployment into Ukraine has been authorised.

By Charlotte Mercer • 17 October 2026 • 3 min read

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Norwegian Hitman Jailed for 20 Years Over UK Assassination Plot Linked to Iran-Connected Crime Network

Norwegian teenager Johannes Kongsnes Natland has been sentenced to 20 years for a planned UK contract killing linked to the Foxtrot crime network. Police found no direct Iranian connection to this plot.

Staff member • 17 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions as Britain Maintains Pressure on Moscow

Donald Trump has waived major new US sanctions and tariffs against Russia, while existing British sanctions targeting Russian oil, shipping and finance remain in force.

Staff member • 17 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Chancellor Backs Heathrow Third Runway Growth Case Despite Prime Minister's Reluctance

Chancellor John Healey has backed the economic case for a third runway at Heathrow, contrasting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s refusal to endorse the proposal before further decisions.

Staff member • 17 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Government Settles Legal Challenge Brought by Civil Servant Sacked Over Mandelson Vetting

The government has reached an out-of-court settlement with former Foreign Office permanent secretary Sir Olly Robbins following his challenge to his dismissal over Peter Mandelson’s security vetting. The terms remain undisclosed.

Staff member • 17 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Thames Water Secures Creditor Agreement as £1bn Debt Write-Off Moves Closer

Thames Water has secured support from holders of more than 60% of its junior Class B debt for terms that could see around £1bn written off under a proposed rescue. Regulators have not approved the wider plan.

Staff member • 17 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Three Former Reform UK Councillors Resign After ITV Undercover Investigation

Three councillors elected for Reform UK in Castle Bromwich have resigned from Solihull Council after an ITV undercover investigation, prompting three ward by-elections. A fourth vacancy has arisen in Birmingham.

Charlotte Mercer • 17 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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England Drought Incidents Exceed 2022 and 2025 Totals as Reservoirs Remain Critically Low

Environment Agency figures show 403 confirmed drought-related environmental incidents in England so far in 2026, exceeding the full-year totals for 2022 and 2025, with national reservoir storage at 54%.

Charlotte Mercer • 17 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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France and Germany Reach Deal That Could Protect British Car Manufacturers from EU Trade Restrictions

A formal Franco-German automotive agreement could allow British-made vehicles to qualify under proposed EU Made in Europe rules, but wider EU approval and reciprocal conditions remain outstanding.

Charlotte Mercer • 17 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

UK and Nigeria Agree to Strengthen Immigration Returns and Criminal Intelligence Cooperation

Britain and Nigeria have pledged closer cooperation on immigration returns, criminal-data sharing and organised immigration crime following bilateral talks in London.

Staff member • 17 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

IMF Urges Chancellor to Prioritise Welfare and Pension Reform Over Higher Bank Taxes

The IMF has urged Chancellor John Healey to consider welfare, pension and tax-system reforms before increasing taxes on banks ahead of the 28 October Budget.

Staff member • 17 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Thames Water Secures Creditor Agreement as £1bn Debt Write-Off Moves Closer

Three Former Reform UK Councillors Resign After ITV Undercover Investigation

England Drought Incidents Exceed 2022 and 2025 Totals as Reservoirs Remain Critically Low

France and Germany Reach Deal That Could Protect British Car Manufacturers from EU Trade Restrictions

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