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Andy Burnham says he received confirmation of Russian interference after entering Downing Street. He has not disclosed the supporting evidence or established an effect on the result.
Wes Streeting reaffirms Britain’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and urges unity between allies after Donald Trump calls for Ukraine to choose a new leader.
Wes Streeting reaffirmed UK defensive assistance after the Riyadh airport attack. Saudi authorities reported 12 deaths and more than 300 injuries.
The Government is broadening its floods taskforce to cover drought, with more than 50 organisations due to meet on 14 October. Funding commitments remain existing allocations.
MOD and QinetiQ launch Project Safari to improve access to testing facilities. A Hebrides agreement covers initial design work for expanded hypersonic testing.
Burnham and Zelenskyy have urged Russia to halt infrastructure and Black Sea shipping attacks. The leaders plan to meet, but no ceasefire has been agreed.
The Orange Order’s challenge to Chris Bryant’s Drumcree parade ban has been adjourned until 12 October. No ruling on the ban’s lawfulness has been made.
Britain and seven allies oppose US sanctions against the ICC in a joint declaration published on 9 October, warning of consequences for its work and staff.
Downing Street reaffirms sanctions and support for Ukraine after Donald Trump announces a Russian diesel agreement and the US issues a related licence.
A £48 million government-industry partnership will support dementia research, with £33 million of public funding and a focus on clinical trial recruitment.
Ministers plan wider regulation of ADHD and autism assessments, a review of advertising and national NHS prices following the Fonagy review.
Sagal Abdi-Wali wins Holborn and St Pancras for Labour with 12,292 votes, defeating Green leader Zack Polanski by a majority of 3,364.