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UK summons infrastructure and defence chiefs for closed-door briefings on Russian threat

Senior figures from Britain's critical infrastructure and defence sectors are to receive closed-door Government briefings on Russian cyber, sabotage, espionage and hybrid threats.

By Charlotte Mercer • 25 September 2026 • 2 min read

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Burnham rules out snap General Election after reports advisers were pushing for early vote

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has moved to shut down speculation about an early General Election, saying he could 'knock that dead' and that an early vote is not what the country needs.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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Labour's 2024 manifesto writer joins Chancellor's team amid General Election speculation

Ravinder Athwal, the economist closely involved in writing Labour's 2024 manifesto, is joining Chancellor John Healey's Treasury team as a senior special adviser amid continuing speculation over an early General Election.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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British firms given access to Ukraine battlefield data to develop AI drone swarms

British defence firms are to receive access to Ukrainian battlefield data to train and test artificial intelligence systems designed to coordinate advanced drone swarms.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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UK and Cambodia sign first agreement to target overseas scam centres

The UK and Cambodia have signed a new agreement enabling joint action against overseas online scam centres, including intelligence sharing, financial investigations and support for trafficking victims.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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Government offers Northern Ireland more than £1.5bn to break budget deadlock

The UK Government has offered the Northern Ireland Executive more than £1.5 billion as ministers seek to break the continuing deadlock over its budget.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Government announces £88m package for Gaza and West Bank

The Government has announced an £88 million package of humanitarian and early-recovery support for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, including previously announced and new funding.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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Danny Tommo charged with criminal damage after English Channel boat allegation

Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, has been charged with criminal damage and a separate RIPA offence following an alleged incident involving a boat in the Channel.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

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Liberal Democrats gain Cranbrook, Sissinghurst and Frittenden in Tunbridge Wells by-election

Harry Wormington has gained Cranbrook, Sissinghurst and Frittenden for the Liberal Democrats, winning 697 votes to the Conservatives' 590.

Daniel Whitmore • 25 Sep 2026 • 1 min read

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Conservatives hold Wombourne North as Elizabeth Keeling wins by-election

Elizabeth Keeling has held Wombourne North for the Conservatives in a South Staffordshire District Council by-election, winning 864 votes to Reform UK's 645.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 1 min read

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Conservatives gain Blockley from Greens in Cotswold by-election

Conservative Tom Bradley has won the Blockley ward by-election on Cotswold District Council with 431 votes, gaining the seat from the Greens.

Charlotte Mercer • 25 Sep 2026 • 1 min read

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UK summons infrastructure and defence chiefs for closed-door briefings on Russian threat

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Burnham rules out snap General Election after reports advisers were pushing for early vote

Labour's 2024 manifesto writer joins Chancellor's team amid General Election speculation

British firms given access to Ukraine battlefield data to develop AI drone swarms

UK and Cambodia sign first agreement to target overseas scam centres

Government offers Northern Ireland more than £1.5bn to break budget deadlock

Government announces £88m package for Gaza and West Bank

Danny Tommo charged with criminal damage after English Channel boat allegation

Liberal Democrats gain Cranbrook, Sissinghurst and Frittenden in Tunbridge Wells by-election

Conservatives hold Wombourne North as Elizabeth Keeling wins by-election

Conservatives gain Blockley from Greens in Cotswold by-election

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