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Treasury Blocks £1bn Mineworkers’ Pension Payout Despite Deal Being Ready, Trustees Say

Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme trustees say a ready-to-sign deal to release approximately £1bn was withdrawn before the Budget, despite concessions on future surpluses.

By Charlotte Mercer • 1 November 2026 • 3 min read

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Rachel Reeves Backs Britain Rejoining EU in First Major Intervention Since Leaving Treasury

Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Britain’s future lies in the EU, backing a renewed debate while Labour’s existing manifesto commitments remain in force.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

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Healey Refuses to Guarantee Labour's Equal Minimum Wage Pledge Before Next Election

Chancellor John Healey declines to guarantee that Labour will equalise adult minimum wage rates before the next election, as the April 2027 hourly gap remains £1.94.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

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Owners of Banned Dog Breeds Face Tougher Child Safety Rules as New Law Takes Effect

New supervision requirements for children under 12 around exempted banned dog types take effect in England and Wales on 1 November 2026.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

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Palestine Action Protest Arrests Rise to 325 Outside US Embassy as Supreme Court Hearing Approaches

Metropolitan Police confirm 325 arrests at a London protest opposing the Palestine Action ban, including 320 on suspicion of support for a proscribed organisation.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

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Government Ends Reduced Asbestos Compensation for Bereaved Families as New Law Takes Effect

New rules effective 31 October 2026 align eligible bereaved families’ asbestos and dust-disease compensation rates with sufferers’ awards under two statutory schemes.

Staff member • 1 Nov 2026 • 3 min read

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Burnham's Council Housebuilding Pledge Faces £7bn Funding Gap, Think Tank Warns

New Economics Foundation analysis says another £7bn could be needed to scale up council and social housebuilding, despite more than £40bn already committed.

Charlotte Mercer • 31 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Starmer Warns US-Europe Defence Relationship Has Permanently Changed and Calls for Closer UK-EU Ties

Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Europe must take greater responsibility for defence and strengthen UK-EU ties as the US relationship changes.

Charlotte Mercer • 31 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Chancellor Confirms Offshore Wind Projects Could Be Rejected Unless They Lower Energy Bills

The Chancellor says offshore wind projects could be refused Government-backed contracts unless they lower electricity bills and can connect to the grid.

Charlotte Mercer • 31 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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England's Drought Crisis Deepens as 13 Reservoir Groups Reach Exceptionally Low Levels

Environment Agency figures show 13 reservoir groups at exceptionally low levels and England’s reservoir storage at 54%, raising concerns about 2027 farming water supplies.

Charlotte Mercer • 31 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Burnham Opens Door to Formal British Apology for Slavery but Rules Out Financial Reparations

Prime Minister Andy Burnham offers structured talks on a possible British state apology for slavery while rejecting financial reparations ahead of the Commonwealth summit.

Staff member • 31 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Treasury Blocks £1bn Mineworkers’ Pension Payout Despite Deal Being Ready, Trustees Say

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Rachel Reeves Backs Britain Rejoining EU in First Major Intervention Since Leaving Treasury

Healey Refuses to Guarantee Labour's Equal Minimum Wage Pledge Before Next Election

Owners of Banned Dog Breeds Face Tougher Child Safety Rules as New Law Takes Effect

Palestine Action Protest Arrests Rise to 325 Outside US Embassy as Supreme Court Hearing Approaches

Government Ends Reduced Asbestos Compensation for Bereaved Families as New Law Takes Effect

Burnham's Council Housebuilding Pledge Faces £7bn Funding Gap, Think Tank Warns

Starmer Warns US-Europe Defence Relationship Has Permanently Changed and Calls for Closer UK-EU Ties

Chancellor Confirms Offshore Wind Projects Could Be Rejected Unless They Lower Energy Bills

England's Drought Crisis Deepens as 13 Reservoir Groups Reach Exceptionally Low Levels

Burnham Opens Door to Formal British Apology for Slavery but Rules Out Financial Reparations

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