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Government Orders Mandatory Bird Housing Across England as Avian Flu Risk Escalates

Mandatory poultry housing begins across England on 13 November as Defra introduces nationwide bird flu controls and immediate biosecurity requirements for all bird keepers.

By Charlotte Mercer • 11 November 2026 • 3 min read

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Lords Warn Britain Must Accelerate Defence Preparations to Meet 1,000-Day Military Readiness Target

A House of Lords committee urges ministers to speed up defence procurement, support UK manufacturers and prepare to scale up drone production to meet a 1,000-day readiness target.

Charlotte Mercer • 11 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

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Government Confirms £12 Billion Offshore Wind Investment as Major Projects Get Green Light

RWE and KKR have finalised £12 billion in investment for two Norfolk offshore wind farms, with £1 billion in financing from the National Wealth Fund.

Charlotte Mercer • 11 Nov 2026 • 3 min read

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Treasury Launches Investigation Into Suspected Budget Leak That May Have Moved Financial Markets

Cabinet Office investigators are examining a suspected leak of bank tax measures before the October Budget, following concerns over market movements.

Charlotte Mercer • 10 Nov 2026 • 4 min read

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Badenoch Unveils £36 Billion Welfare Cuts Plan Targeting Disability Benefits and Migrant Claims

Kemi Badenoch has published Conservative proposals for £36.1 billion in annual welfare savings, prompting scrutiny of disability benefit changes and migrant eligibility restrictions.

Charlotte Mercer • 10 Nov 2026 • 3 min read

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Burnham’s Christmas Homelessness Pledge Faces Questions as Minister Acknowledges Housing Shortage

Housing shortages and rising rough sleeping raise questions about delivery of the Prime Minister’s pledge to offer everyone a route off the streets before Christmas.

Charlotte Mercer • 9 Nov 2026 • 3 min read

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Government Announces £40 Million GP Programme to Support 300,000 Vulnerable Patients This Winter

The Government has announced £40 million from existing GP budgets to provide additional winter support for up to 300,000 vulnerable patients in England.

Charlotte Mercer • 9 Nov 2026 • 3 min read

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At Least £100 Million Spent on Abandoned and Underused Brexit Border Facilities, Investigation Finds

A Guardian investigation using HMRC disclosures identifies at least £100m spent on abandoned, closed or underused Brexit border infrastructure, with parliamentary records confirming some sites operated temporarily.

Charlotte Mercer • 9 Nov 2026 • 3 min read

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Prime Minister Calls on Councils to House Homeless Veterans Before Christmas

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will ask councils to prepare plans to offer accommodation to veterans sleeping rough before Christmas, alongside £8.7m in specialist funding.

Charlotte Mercer • 8 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

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Lisa Nandy Questions Whether Rejoining EU Is Realistic as Government Prepares for Brussels Summit

Lisa Nandy questions whether Britain should rejoin the EU while acknowledging the trade-offs of closer ties ahead of the 20 November summit.

Charlotte Mercer • 8 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

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Lisa Nandy Warns Sexual Abuse May Still Be Happening in Entertainment Industry as Government Considers Action

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy warns sexual abuse may still be occurring in entertainment and says ministers are considering mandatory safeguards for whistleblowers.

Charlotte Mercer • 8 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

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Government Orders Mandatory Bird Housing Across England as Avian Flu Risk Escalates

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Lords Warn Britain Must Accelerate Defence Preparations to Meet 1,000-Day Military Readiness Target

Government Confirms £12 Billion Offshore Wind Investment as Major Projects Get Green Light

Treasury Launches Investigation Into Suspected Budget Leak That May Have Moved Financial Markets

Badenoch Unveils £36 Billion Welfare Cuts Plan Targeting Disability Benefits and Migrant Claims

Burnham’s Christmas Homelessness Pledge Faces Questions as Minister Acknowledges Housing Shortage

Government Announces £40 Million GP Programme to Support 300,000 Vulnerable Patients This Winter

At Least £100 Million Spent on Abandoned and Underused Brexit Border Facilities, Investigation Finds

Prime Minister Calls on Councils to House Homeless Veterans Before Christmas

Lisa Nandy Questions Whether Rejoining EU Is Realistic as Government Prepares for Brussels Summit

Lisa Nandy Warns Sexual Abuse May Still Be Happening in Entertainment Industry as Government Considers Action

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