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Labour’s Bev Craig has been elected Mayor of Greater Manchester after defeating Reform UK’s Sian Astley in the second stage of voting.
John Charlton says he cannot take ownership of his father Jack Charlton’s 1966 World Cup winner’s medal because of an inheritance tax demand he puts at £200,000.
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has welcomed the announcement that Hamas will disarm, while warning that Israeli withdrawal, the ceasefire and humanitarian access must also be delivered.
Chancellor John Healey will present the Government's next Budget on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, alongside a new economic and fiscal forecast from the OBR.
Reform UK has retained Castle Ward on Scarborough Town Council after Susan Rumford defeated Labour candidate Fiona Stephenson by just one vote.
An Independent candidate has won the Rumworth ward by-election in Bolton, defeating Labour in a closely watched contest triggered by the resignation of Labour councillor Abdul Atcha.
The Government has announced plans to give English mayors a share of locally raised income tax as part of one of the biggest transfers of power away from Westminster in decades.
BP has launched a formal process to sell its UK North Sea oil and gas business, which operates five production hubs and employs around 1,100 people.
Plaid Cymru has retained the Bro'r Llynnoedd seat on the Isle of Anglesey County Council after Jon Paul Taylor defeated Reform UK in the 30 July 2026 by-election.
The Conservatives have gained the Great Dunmow North seat on Uttlesford District Council after Will Church defeated Reform UK and Residents for Uttlesford in the 30 July 2026 by-election.
The Liberal Democrats have retained the Hedge End South seat on Eastleigh Borough Council after Jim Paine secured victory in the 30 July 2026 by-election.
Reform UK’s Robbie Woods has won the Long Sutton by-election for South Holland District Council, securing approximately 56% of the vote.