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New Criminal Offences Covering Harmful Pornography to Take Effect on 6 November

New offences covering possession and publication of specified pornography will take effect in England and Wales on 6 November 2026, with maximum sentences of up to five years.

By James Ashcroft • 16 October 2026 • 2 min read

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Government Accepts Need to Reform Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme Following Covid Inquiry

Ministers accept that the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme needs reform after the Covid-19 Inquiry recommended higher and tiered payments, but have not yet committed to specific changes.

Charlotte Mercer • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Ofcom Report Reveals Concerns Over UAE Influence in Abandoned Telegraph Takeover

Newly released Ofcom findings reveal concerns about possible UAE-linked influence over Telegraph editorial independence under an abandoned takeover proposal.

Staff member • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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UK Competition Watchdog Proposes Tighter Oversight of Microsoft Business Software

The CMA proposes strategic market status for Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, opening consultation on potential competition measures affecting Copilot, security software and cloud licensing.

Charlotte Mercer • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Appoints Sir John Kingman as First Chair of Great British Railways

Sir John Kingman has been appointed the first Chair of Great British Railways as ministers prepare the new public rail body while the Railways Bill progresses through Parliament.

Staff member • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Anglian Water Fined £1.6 Million After Sewage Pollution of Essex River

Anglian Water has been fined £1.6 million after an Environment Agency prosecution over sewage pollution affecting nearly 14km of the River Brain in Essex.

Charlotte Mercer • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Swinney Offers to Work with Burnham on Scottish Devolution as PM Calls for More Local Powers

John Swinney says he will work with Andy Burnham on devolving more power to Scottish regions, but rejects criticism that Holyrood is too centralised.

Staff member • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Ofsted Announces Independent Complaints Pilot That Could Lead to School Reinspections

Ofsted is piloting independent reviews of school inspection complaints, with the Chief Inspector able to order a fresh inspection if grading concerns are upheld.

Charlotte Mercer • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Flintshire People's Voice Wins Higher Kinnerton By-Election with 91% of Vote

Josh Swash of Flintshire People's Voice wins Higher Kinnerton with 566 votes (91.3%), as Reform UK and the Conservatives tie for second place.

Daniel Whitmore • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats Hold Bradninch with 72.6% of Vote in Mid Devon By-Election

Dr Mary Ryan wins the Bradninch by-election for the Liberal Democrats with 476 votes and a 385-vote majority over Reform UK.

Daniel Whitmore • 16 Oct 2026 • 1 min read

Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats Hold Salisbury Milford in Wiltshire Council By-Election

Mac Brown holds Salisbury Milford for the Liberal Democrats with 759 votes, defeating the Conservatives by 154 votes in a Wiltshire Council by-election.

Daniel Whitmore • 16 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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New Criminal Offences Covering Harmful Pornography to Take Effect on 6 November

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Government Accepts Need to Reform Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme Following Covid Inquiry

Ofcom Report Reveals Concerns Over UAE Influence in Abandoned Telegraph Takeover

UK Competition Watchdog Proposes Tighter Oversight of Microsoft Business Software

Government Appoints Sir John Kingman as First Chair of Great British Railways

Anglian Water Fined £1.6 Million After Sewage Pollution of Essex River

Swinney Offers to Work with Burnham on Scottish Devolution as PM Calls for More Local Powers

Ofsted Announces Independent Complaints Pilot That Could Lead to School Reinspections

Flintshire People's Voice Wins Higher Kinnerton By-Election with 91% of Vote

Liberal Democrats Hold Bradninch with 72.6% of Vote in Mid Devon By-Election

Liberal Democrats Hold Salisbury Milford in Wiltshire Council By-Election

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