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Labour

France and Germany Back Conditional UK Access to Made in Europe Car Scheme

A provisional Franco-German proposal could bring British automotive products within EU Made in Europe rules, but would require reciprocal trade arrangements and alignment with EU trade defences.

Staff member • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Burnham Challenges SNP Over Devolution as Prime Minister Offers New Powers for Scottish Regions

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited John Swinney to work with Westminster on devolving more decision-making to Scottish regions and cities, as the SNP meets for its conference.

Staff member • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

MPs Urge UK and Scottish Governments to Consider Bridges and Tunnels for Islands Amid Ferry Disruption

A Commons committee says bridges and tunnels could improve transport for Scottish island communities, urging ministers to consider support while warning ferries remain essential.

Charlotte Mercer • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Agrees to Tighter Diplomatic Appointment Checks Following Mandelson Scandal

The Foreign Office has agreed to new due diligence measures for direct ministerial diplomatic appointments following MPs’ scrutiny of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington.

Staff member • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Thames Water Seeks Extra £2.4 Billion in Emergency Funding as Financial Crisis Deepens

Thames Water is asking creditors to support an additional £2.4 billion emergency funding facility as it warns existing liquidity may last only until late 2026 or early 2027.

Charlotte Mercer • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Rejects MPs’ Call to Extend Employer National Insurance Relief to Under-25s

Ministers have rejected a cross-party committee recommendation to extend employer National Insurance relief to all workers under 25, amid concerns over youth employment costs.

Staff member • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government orders statutory investigation into Ben Houchen’s Tees Valley authority

A government-appointed inspector will examine Tees Valley Combined Authority’s finances and governance, with findings expected by March 2027.

Charlotte Mercer • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government proposes commissioners for Bedford Council after critical inspection

The government is considering appointing commissioners for up to three years after inspectors concluded Bedford Borough Council was failing its Best Value Duty.

Charlotte Mercer • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Reform UK

Farage Defends Reform UK Vetting After ITV Undercover Investigation Reveals Racist Remarks

Nigel Farage has defended Reform UK’s vetting procedures during a visit to Chelmsford after an ITV undercover investigation recorded offensive and racist remarks by councillors and candidates.

Charlotte Mercer • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Labour Threatens to End Power-Sharing Agreements With Greens Across 18 Councils

Labour has warned local Green groups that council power-sharing arrangements will end unless they reject the Green Party’s controversial “Zionism is racism” conference motion.

Staff member • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Neutral

Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Jailed for 15 Years for Child Sex Offences

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been jailed for 15 years at Newry Crown Court after his conviction for 18 historical child sexual offences against two victims. Both victims retain legal anonymity.

Staff member • 15 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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