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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.
The 10-year gilt yield touched 5.527% on 8 October amid a global bond sell-off, adding pressure ahead of John Healey’s 28 October Budget.
Andy Burnham says Britain is open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme, with further discussions to involve existing partners Italy and Japan.
Britain has added 26 individuals and entities and 12 ships to its Russia sanctions regime, targeting oil revenues, financial networks and military supply chains.
Signs were removed from Britain’s East Jerusalem consulate as Israel’s closure deadline expired, but the Foreign Office says the building remains operational as UK Mission, Jerusalem.