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Government moves to tighten controls on chemicals that can be used to make explosives and poisons

The Government is proposing tighter controls on chemicals and natural materials that can be used to make explosives or highly toxic poisons, following recommendations from the Southport Inquiry.

By Charlotte Mercer • 3 October 2026 • 3 min read

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National Audit Office launches fresh review into Capita’s troubled £239m Civil Service pensions contract

The National Audit Office has launched a fresh investigation into Capita’s administration of the £239m Civil Service Pension Scheme contract after repeated service failures and delayed payments to members.

Charlotte Mercer • 3 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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G7 agrees immediate release of 100 MILLION barrels from emergency reserves as fuel-price crisis deepens

G7 countries have agreed an immediate coordinated release of 100 million barrels of emergency petroleum reserves over four months, including a front-loaded diesel release within the first 20 days.

Charlotte Mercer • 3 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder charged with preparing terrorist acts including against Nigel Farage

Joshua Kerry, who is already charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, has now been charged with preparation of terrorist acts, including alleged activity against Nigel Farage MP.

Charlotte Mercer • 3 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Burnham to force MPs to vote on changing pension triple lock BEFORE next General Election

The Government has confirmed it will legislate during this Parliament to change the State Pension triple lock from April 2030, meaning MPs will vote on the reform before the next general election.

Charlotte Mercer • 3 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Two Iranian nationals charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community

Two Iranian nationals have been charged with terrorism offences over an alleged plot targeting the Jewish community in Manchester, Counter Terrorism Policing has confirmed.

Charlotte Mercer • 3 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal scrapped as Paris refuses to renew scheme

The UK-France ‘one in, one out’ Channel migrant pilot is no longer accepting new cases after France decided not to renew the agreement beyond 1 October.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Burnham commits Labour to fighting next election on changing the voting system

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed Labour to contesting the next general election with a manifesto pledge to change the UK's electoral system.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Police send Grenfell files covering 54 people and 20 organisations to CPS for possible charges

The Metropolitan Police has submitted all Grenfell Tower investigation files to the CPS, covering 54 individuals and 20 companies and organisations, for independent charging decisions.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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New £2.20 vaping tax comes into force across the UK today

A new UK-wide excise duty on vaping products has come into force, charging £2.20 for every 10ml of vaping liquid manufactured in or imported into the country.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Burnham says UK has ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in RAF Fairford incident

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the UK has ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in the security incident near RAF Fairford, while stressing that the counter-terrorism investigation remains ongoing.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Government moves to tighten controls on chemicals that can be used to make explosives and poisons

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National Audit Office launches fresh review into Capita’s troubled £239m Civil Service pensions contract

G7 agrees immediate release of 100 MILLION barrels from emergency reserves as fuel-price crisis deepens

Man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder charged with preparing terrorist acts including against Nigel Farage

Burnham to force MPs to vote on changing pension triple lock BEFORE next General Election

Two Iranian nationals charged over alleged terror plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community

UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal scrapped as Paris refuses to renew scheme

Burnham commits Labour to fighting next election on changing the voting system

Police send Grenfell files covering 54 people and 20 organisations to CPS for possible charges

New £2.20 vaping tax comes into force across the UK today

Burnham says UK has ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in RAF Fairford incident

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