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Labour

UK and Cambodia sign first agreement to target overseas scam centres

The UK and Cambodia have signed a new agreement enabling joint action against overseas online scam centres, including intelligence sharing, financial investigations and support for trafficking victims.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government offers Northern Ireland more than £1.5bn to break budget deadlock

The UK Government has offered the Northern Ireland Executive more than £1.5 billion as ministers seek to break the continuing deadlock over its budget.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Government announces £88m package for Gaza and West Bank

The Government has announced an £88 million package of humanitarian and early-recovery support for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, including previously announced and new funding.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Neutral

Danny Tommo charged with criminal damage after English Channel boat allegation

Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, has been charged with criminal damage and a separate RIPA offence following an alleged incident involving a boat in the Channel.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Neutral

Liberal Democrats gain Cranbrook, Sissinghurst and Frittenden in Tunbridge Wells by-election

Harry Wormington has gained Cranbrook, Sissinghurst and Frittenden for the Liberal Democrats, winning 697 votes to the Conservatives' 590.

Daniel Whitmore • 25 Sep 2026 • 1 min read

Neutral

Conservatives hold Wombourne North as Elizabeth Keeling wins by-election

Elizabeth Keeling has held Wombourne North for the Conservatives in a South Staffordshire District Council by-election, winning 864 votes to Reform UK's 645.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 1 min read

Conservatives

Conservatives gain Blockley from Greens in Cotswold by-election

Conservative Tom Bradley has won the Blockley ward by-election on Cotswold District Council with 431 votes, gaining the seat from the Greens.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 1 min read

Neutral

Labour back on top in first YouGov MRP of Burnham premiership, but Britain still heading for hung Parliament

YouGov's first Westminster MRP since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister projects Labour as the largest party on 241 seats, but 85 short of an overall majority.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government and defence industry agree 50,000 youth opportunities a year

The Government and defence industry have agreed plans to provide 40,000 opportunities a year for young people by 2030, rising to 50,000 annually by 2035.

Charlotte Mercer • 24 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Neutral

UK defence spending with British industry reaches record £34.1bn

Ministry of Defence figures show spending with UK industry and commerce reached a record £34.1 billion in 2025/26, up 3.2% in real terms.

Charlotte Mercer • 24 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

Neutral

Bentley completes £350m UK investment as automotive commitments top £1bn in seven days

Bentley has completed a £350 million investment at its Crewe plant as the Government says automotive investment announcements have topped £1 billion in seven days.

Charlotte Mercer • 24 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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