Ministers say regulatory reforms and extended tariff suspensions could save British businesses almost £800 million a year, with changes to company reporting and small-business paperwork.
Large-calibre gun barrel manufacturing has returned to Britain after two decades, with Rheinmetall opening a Telford facility supporting around 100 skilled jobs.
A National Audit Office report says HMRC was owed £43.8 billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025–26 and estimates that 46% of the balance may never be recovered.
Ofgem has approved an agreement to preserve gas import capacity through the Britain–Belgium interconnector, while consulting on a proposed charge of around £1.19 per gas customer annually.
The government plans to equip RAF Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft for wildfire response, alongside up to £45 million for specialist firefighting teams and equipment.
Ben Lavender wins the Grantham St Wulfram’s by-election for the Conservatives with 437 votes, defeating Reform UK by 151 votes and gaining a previously independent-held seat.
Amanda Carter has won the Calverley and Farsley by-election for the Conservatives, taking the Leeds City Council seat from Labour by 196 votes.
The government has launched its three-year Be Ready campaign, advising UK households to prepare for three days of disruption to essential services.
Ministers have published proposals for prison sentences of up to 14 years, unlimited fines and new security powers to protect critical undersea cables and pipelines.
Former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has been named as a core participant in the national grooming gangs inquiry, but has not been confirmed as a witness.
Reform UK is recruiting staff for a planned YouTube-based media operation with an estimated initial budget above £10 million, following major donations announced in September.
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