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Chancellor Confirms £20.4 Billion Capital Boost for State-Backed Investment Funds

The Treasury has confirmed plans to provide £20.4 billion in additional capital to the National Wealth Fund and British Business Bank over roughly five years, ahead of the Budget.

By Charlotte Mercer • 24 October 2026 • 2 min read

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Conservatives

Former Goldman Sachs Chief Moves to Jersey as Conservatives Warn Over UK Tax Policy

Former Goldman Sachs International co-chief executive Michael Sherwood has confirmed moving to Jersey and becoming tax-resident there, prompting criticism of government tax policy from the Conservatives.

Charlotte Mercer • 24 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Burnham Pressed Trump Over Ukraine Starlink Access Before Kyiv Reported Restrictions Lifted

Downing Street confirms Andy Burnham pressed Donald Trump over Ukraine’s Starlink access on Friday, as Ukrainian officials reported restrictions; Kyiv subsequently said service had been restored on Saturday.

Charlotte Mercer • 24 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Unveils £600 Million AI Package Including New Biosecurity Lab

The Treasury has announced roughly £600 million of AI investment, including a £100 million biosecurity laboratory, cyber-defence programmes and additional funding for the AI Security Institute.

Staff member • 24 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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RAF Typhoons Take Part in First Joint UK–French Nuclear Strike Exercise

RAF Typhoon fighters escorted French Rafale aircraft during Exercise Rummy, the first British participation in a French nuclear air exercise. No nuclear weapons were used.

Charlotte Mercer • 23 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Conservatives

Former Conservative Campaign Chief and Two Others Sentenced Over General Election Betting Scandal

Former Conservative campaigning director Anthony Lee, his wife Laura Lee and Amy Hind received suspended prison sentences for cheating on bets about the date of the 2024 general election.

Charlotte Mercer • 23 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Trump Reveals Fresh Talks With Burnham Over North Sea Oil as Pressure Grows for Further Drilling

Donald Trump has praised Andy Burnham after the two leaders discussed North Sea energy production, days after ministers approved the Jackdaw gas field. No decision has yet been announced on Rosebank.

Staff member • 23 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Lords Advance Bill to Protect British Sovereignty Over Chagos Islands Despite Government Opposition

A DUP peer’s bill restricting any transfer of Chagos Islands sovereignty has passed its House of Lords second reading, despite ministers rejecting its proposed referendum.

Staff member • 23 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Announces £800 Million Business Cost-Cutting Package Ahead of Budget

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.

James Ashcroft • 23 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Britain Restores Tank Gun Barrel Manufacturing After 20-Year Gap

Large-calibre gun barrel manufacturing has returned to Britain after two decades, with Rheinmetall opening a Telford facility supporting around 100 skilled jobs.

Staff member • 23 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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HMRC Owed £43.8 Billion as Watchdog Warns Almost Half of Tax Debt May Never Be Recovered

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.

Charlotte Mercer • 23 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Chancellor Confirms £20.4 Billion Capital Boost for State-Backed Investment Funds

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Former Goldman Sachs Chief Moves to Jersey as Conservatives Warn Over UK Tax Policy

Burnham Pressed Trump Over Ukraine Starlink Access Before Kyiv Reported Restrictions Lifted

Government Unveils £600 Million AI Package Including New Biosecurity Lab

RAF Typhoons Take Part in First Joint UK–French Nuclear Strike Exercise

Former Conservative Campaign Chief and Two Others Sentenced Over General Election Betting Scandal

Trump Reveals Fresh Talks With Burnham Over North Sea Oil as Pressure Grows for Further Drilling

Lords Advance Bill to Protect British Sovereignty Over Chagos Islands Despite Government Opposition

Government Announces £800 Million Business Cost-Cutting Package Ahead of Budget

Britain Restores Tank Gun Barrel Manufacturing After 20-Year Gap

HMRC Owed £43.8 Billion as Watchdog Warns Almost Half of Tax Debt May Never Be Recovered

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