Political claims, statements and decisions examined against the available evidence.
Home Office plans statutory rules for police facial recognition and an independent watchdog with potential court-enforced powers. Proposals are not yet law.
The Visitor Levy (England) Bill would allow English mayors and strategic authorities to charge a percentage-based levy on overnight stays, subject to consultation and local approval.
The Energy Independence Bill proposes removing fixed gas standing charges, tougher Ofgem powers, landlord penalties and an end to new North Sea exploration licences.
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to the Palestine Action proscription as police report further arrests outside the court. Judges will consider freedom of expression and assembly rights.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has formally ordered CMA and Ofcom scrutiny of Sky’s proposed £1.6 billion acquisition of ITV’s broadcasting and streaming business.
Cross-party MPs call for credible special administration powers, tighter sewage pollution rules and stronger customer protections ahead of the Water Bill.
A Commons committee warns each year of delay to Palace of Westminster restoration could add £420m to costs as serious safety risks persist.
Government launches consultations on default retirement-income options and collective pensions for around 17 million private-sector savers.
Britain and France will lead Exercise Koalicja in Poland from 9–22 November, with 2,800 personnel from 11 countries including 300 from the UK, preparing for a possible post-war Ukraine security mission.
Cross-party Justice Committee says the Government’s response to its legal aid inquiry is inadequate, warning that access to representation is deteriorating.
GCHQ’s NCSC warns AI-powered ransomware against UK critical infrastructure is highly likely by 2028, urging urgent cyber resilience investment.
Navantia UK opens the Resurgent Hall at Harland & Wolff Belfast as part of a £157m four-yard investment programme supporting three Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships and 900 jobs and apprenticeships.