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Burnham's Council Housebuilding Pledge Faces £7bn Funding Gap, Think Tank Warns

New Economics Foundation analysis says another £7bn could be needed to scale up council and social housebuilding, despite more than £40bn already committed.

By Charlotte Mercer • 31 October 2026 • 3 min read

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Starmer Warns US-Europe Defence Relationship Has Permanently Changed and Calls for Closer UK-EU Ties

Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Europe must take greater responsibility for defence and strengthen UK-EU ties as the US relationship changes.

Charlotte Mercer • 31 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Chancellor Confirms Offshore Wind Projects Could Be Rejected Unless They Lower Energy Bills

The Chancellor says offshore wind projects could be refused Government-backed contracts unless they lower electricity bills and can connect to the grid.

Charlotte Mercer • 31 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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England's Drought Crisis Deepens as 13 Reservoir Groups Reach Exceptionally Low Levels

Environment Agency figures show 13 reservoir groups at exceptionally low levels and England’s reservoir storage at 54%, raising concerns about 2027 farming water supplies.

Charlotte Mercer • 31 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Burnham Opens Door to Formal British Apology for Slavery but Rules Out Financial Reparations

Prime Minister Andy Burnham offers structured talks on a possible British state apology for slavery while rejecting financial reparations ahead of the Commonwealth summit.

Staff member • 31 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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England's New Lifelong Learning Loan System Opens for Applications

Applications open for England’s Lifelong Learning Entitlement, offering eligible learners tuition-fee loans up to £39,160 for courses starting in 2027.

Staff member • 31 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Government Approves Major 2GW Undersea Power Link Despite Local Opposition

Ministers have granted development consent for National Grid’s 2GW Sea Link between Suffolk and Kent, prompting criticism from Suffolk County Council over environmental and construction impacts.

Charlotte Mercer • 31 Oct 2026 • 5 min read

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Meta, TikTok and X Lose High Court Challenge Against Britain’s Online Safety Regulator

The High Court has rejected challenges by Meta, TikTok and X to Ofcom’s information demands under the Online Safety Act 2023.

Charlotte Mercer • 30 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Competition Watchdog Launches Investigation into Meta Over Use of Publishers’ Content for AI

The CMA has opened a competition investigation into Meta’s proposed terms for using publishers’ and businesses’ website content to develop AI services. Meta disputes the concerns and has paused the changes.

Charlotte Mercer • 30 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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MPs Say They Have “No Faith” in Government’s Obesity Strategy and Demand Prime Minister Takes Charge

A cross-party Commons committee says it has no faith in the Government’s obesity strategy and calls for the Prime Minister to lead a Cabinet committee and publish targets within three months.

James Ashcroft • 30 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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New Employment Rights Take Effect as Trade Union Powers and Workplace Harassment Protections Expand

New trade union access and recognition rules and stronger workplace harassment protections take effect across Great Britain on 30 October 2026.

Charlotte Mercer • 30 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Burnham's Council Housebuilding Pledge Faces £7bn Funding Gap, Think Tank Warns

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Starmer Warns US-Europe Defence Relationship Has Permanently Changed and Calls for Closer UK-EU Ties

Chancellor Confirms Offshore Wind Projects Could Be Rejected Unless They Lower Energy Bills

England's Drought Crisis Deepens as 13 Reservoir Groups Reach Exceptionally Low Levels

Burnham Opens Door to Formal British Apology for Slavery but Rules Out Financial Reparations

England's New Lifelong Learning Loan System Opens for Applications

Government Approves Major 2GW Undersea Power Link Despite Local Opposition

Meta, TikTok and X Lose High Court Challenge Against Britain’s Online Safety Regulator

Competition Watchdog Launches Investigation into Meta Over Use of Publishers’ Content for AI

MPs Say They Have “No Faith” in Government’s Obesity Strategy and Demand Prime Minister Takes Charge

New Employment Rights Take Effect as Trade Union Powers and Workplace Harassment Protections Expand

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