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MI5 Chief Warns Iran Is Increasingly Targeting British Military Sites

MI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallum warns Iran is seeking to target UK military sites, as he reveals more than 50 arrests linked to Iran investigations in the past year.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Neutral

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast but warns of persistent inflation and slower 2027 expansion

The IMF has raised its UK growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, but expects slower growth in 2027 and inflation to remain above the Bank of England target.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Home Office Moves to Restrict Human Rights Claims Used to Challenge Deportation

The Home Office has tabled amendments to tighten family-life human rights claims and tackle last-minute asylum applications used to delay deportation.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

Reform UK

Farage Clarifies Reform Position After Jenrick Suggests Royal Marines Could Use Lethal Force in Channel

Nigel Farage has clarified Reform UK’s position after Robert Jenrick suggested Royal Marines could use lethal force while intercepting small boats in the Channel.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

Neutral

Michelle O'Neill survives Stormont bid to remove her over Drumcree parade protest

Four motions to exclude Michelle O'Neill and three other Sinn Féin ministers over the Drumcree parade protests were defeated at Stormont.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Conservatives

Conservatives Overtake Reform UK in New Poll as Labour's Lead Narrows to One Point

Conservatives rise to 23% in the latest YouGov poll, ahead of Reform UK on 21%, while Labour leads with 24%.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Mahmood orders independent security review following Ann Widdecombe murder

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has ordered an independent review of protection for public figures and expanded police support beyond serving MPs following Ann Widdecombe’s murder.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Government announces public inquiry into Manchester synagogue terror attack

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a public inquiry into the deaths of Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby during the October 2025 attack at Manchester’s Heaton Park synagogue.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Reform UK

Farage says children would not be exempt from deportation under Reform’s asylum plans

Farage says children would not be exempt under Reform’s proposed asylum crackdown, according to live reporting.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Burnham's Manchester City contacts disclosed following opposition pressure

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has disclosed meetings and hospitality involving Andy Burnham and Manchester City during his mayoralty following calls for transparency.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Confirms New Council Tax Enforcement Rules From April 2027

Councils in England will have to issue a reminder and final notice before households lose the right to pay council tax in instalments under reforms due in April 2027.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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