Ministers have approved the 800MW Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park near Newark, despite objections over farmland and landscape impacts.
The UK will lead three advanced underwater payload projects under AUKUS following trials in San Diego, with availability across allied fleets planned from 2027.
Households across the UK can apply for government-backed low- or no-interest loans for solar panels, batteries and heat pumps, with maximum borrowing of £35,000 for ground-source heat pumps.
The Government has announced £15 million over three years for a new misogyny prevention fund, with additional private funding sought and grants to be awarded through a bidding process.
An investigation by Spotlight on Corruption says 84% of ministerial stakeholder meetings on data centres involved businesses or trade groups, raising questions about consultation on AI Growth Zones.
Reform UK is on 20% in a new YouGov Westminster poll, its lowest rating in the tracker since January 2025, while Labour records 27% and the Conservatives 22%.
Britain sold £4.5 billion of government bonds at an average yield of 5.036%, the highest for comparable five-year borrowing since 2008, ahead of Wednesday’s Budget.
Two men have been charged under the National Security Act after an investigation near RAF Fairford. Police believe Iran is linked to one alleged intelligence offence.
Shop price inflation rose to 2.1% in October, the fastest rate since February 2024, as retailers urged the Chancellor to address business costs ahead of the Budget.
A new panel hosted by the independent Victims’ Commissioner will enable adult survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation to advise ministers, backed by up to £1 million over three years.
Former Conservative MP and government whip David Morris has been selected to contest Morecambe and Lunesdale at the next general election, following his 2024 defeat.