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Cyclospora Cases Rise Sharply Among UK Travellers Returning from Mexico

UK health officials are urging holidaymakers to take additional food and water precautions following a sharp rise in cyclospora infections, with most cases linked to travel in Mexico.

Staff member • 1 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Rayner Approves Brick Lane Data Centre Despite Calls for Housing-Led Truman Brewery Scheme

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has approved a data centre and wider redevelopment around Brick Lane despite demands for a housing-led future for the former Truman Brewery estate.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

Labour

First 46 New Homes Completed for British Military Families in Cyprus

The first 46 of 138 new homes for British armed forces personnel and their families have been completed at Dhekelia Station in Cyprus.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Labour’s Bev Craig Wins Greater Manchester Mayoral Election

Labour’s Bev Craig has been elected Mayor of Greater Manchester after defeating Reform UK’s Sian Astley in the second stage of voting.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Aug 2026 • 3 min read

Neutral

Jack Charlton’s Son Says £200,000 Tax Demand Prevents Him Inheriting World Cup Medal

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.

Charlotte Mercer • 1 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

Labour

Miliband Welcomes Hamas Disarmament Announcement as Focus Turns to Gaza Deal

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.

Charlotte Mercer • 31 Jul 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Treasury Confirms Budget Will Take Place on 28 October 2026

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.

Charlotte Mercer • 31 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Reform UK

Reform UK Wins Scarborough Castle Ward By-Election by One Vote

Reform UK has retained Castle Ward on Scarborough Town Council after Susan Rumford defeated Labour candidate Fiona Stephenson by just one vote.

Staff member • 31 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Independent

Independent Candidate Wins Rumworth (Bolton) Council By-Election

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.

Staff member • 31 Jul 2026 • 1 min read

Labour

Government unveils plans to give English mayors a share of income tax in major devolution reform

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.

Charlotte Mercer • 31 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

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On This Day

1 August in political history

1944

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On This Day: The Warsaw Uprising Began – 1 August 1944

The Warsaw Uprising began on 1 August 1944 as the Polish Home Army launched a 63-day battle to liberate Warsaw from German occupation during the Second World War.

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2003

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On This Day: Hutton Inquiry into Dr David Kelly's Death Opens – 1 August 2003

The Hutton Inquiry opened on 1 August 2003 to investigate the death of government weapons expert Dr David Kelly and the events surrounding the Iraq weapons dossier controversy.

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