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UK Economy Grows by 0.4% but Autumn Slowdown Threatens Burnham

Britain’s economy grew by 0.4% between April and June, but the Bank of England expects underlying growth to slow to around zero as renewed Middle East conflict, higher energy costs and Budget uncertainty test Andy Burnham’s new government.

By Charlotte Mercer • 13 August 2026 • 5 min read

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Reform UK

Zia Yusuf Threatens Vodafone Directors With Prison Over Care4Calais SIM Cards

Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf has warned Vodafone chief executive Margherita Della Valle and the company’s directors that they could face prison under a future Reform government if SIM cards continue to be supplied through Care4Calais.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Aug 2026 • 6 min read

Labour

Households Near New Pylons Offered Up to £2,500 Off Electricity Bills

Households within 500 metres of eligible new electricity transmission infrastructure could receive £250 a year off their electricity bills for ten years, with 43 expected projects named across England, Scotland and Wales.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

Labour

Fifty Police Chiefs Urge Burnham to Stop Early Release of PC Andrew Harper’s Killers

Fifty policing and law-enforcement leaders have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to examine every lawful option to prevent the earlier release of two men convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Aug 2026 • 6 min read

Reform UK

Zia Yusuf Keeps ‘Traitor’ Posts Online After Farage Calls Attack ‘Over the Top’

Zia Yusuf’s posts accusing former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace of treachery remained online after Nigel Farage publicly called the language ‘over the top’ and promised his Reform UK spokesman a ‘ticking off’.

Charlotte Mercer • 12 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

Conservatives

Chris Philp Attacks £662m France Deal After Record 230-Person Channel Crossing

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has attacked the Government's £662 million border agreement with France after a record 230 people crossed the Channel in a single overcrowded inflatable boat.

Staff member • 10 Aug 2026 • 6 min read

Neutral

State Pension Age Rise: When Do You Reach 67?

The UK State Pension age is in the middle of a phased rise from 66 to 67, a change that began affecting people earlier this year and continues month by month through to 2028.

Staff member • 10 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

Labour

Andy Burnham Begins UK ‘Listening Tour’ Focused on Cost of Living and High Streets

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will begin a month-long tour of the UK on Monday, promising to listen to communities and announce further measures addressing living costs, consumer practices and struggling high streets.

Charlotte Mercer • 9 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

Labour

Wes Streeting Says Scotland Is Powering Britain’s Defence During Rosyth Visit

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has visited the Rosyth shipyard and forces housing in Edinburgh, highlighting Scotland’s role in Royal Navy shipbuilding, skilled employment and national security.

Peter Jackson • 9 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

Neutral

Charity Commission Issues Guidance After Beacon CRM Cyber Security Incident

The Charity Commission has urged charities affected by the Beacon CRM cyber security incident to assess the risks and report serious incidents, while the ICO leads on data protection concerns.

Peter Jackson • 9 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

Reform UK

Heacham By-Election Result 2026: Reform UK Gains Conservative Seat

Reform UK’s Paul Powers has gained the Heacham ward from the Conservatives with 289 votes, completing a double West Norfolk by-election victory for the party.

Staff member • 8 Aug 2026 • 4 min read

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Zia Yusuf Threatens Vodafone Directors With Prison Over Care4Calais SIM Cards

Households Near New Pylons Offered Up to £2,500 Off Electricity Bills

Fifty Police Chiefs Urge Burnham to Stop Early Release of PC Andrew Harper’s Killers

Zia Yusuf Keeps ‘Traitor’ Posts Online After Farage Calls Attack ‘Over the Top’

Chris Philp Attacks £662m France Deal After Record 230-Person Channel Crossing

State Pension Age Rise: When Do You Reach 67?

Andy Burnham Begins UK ‘Listening Tour’ Focused on Cost of Living and High Streets

Wes Streeting Says Scotland Is Powering Britain’s Defence During Rosyth Visit

Charity Commission Issues Guidance After Beacon CRM Cyber Security Incident

Heacham By-Election Result 2026: Reform UK Gains Conservative Seat

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