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Rayner Approves Piddington Asylum Centre for 1,256 Men as Parish Council Threatens Legal Challenge

Angela Rayner has approved planning permission for accommodation for up to 1,256 male asylum seekers near Piddington, but the Home Office says its final decision is pending as residents threaten legal action.

By Charlotte Mercer • 13 November 2026 • 3 min read

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Government Launches Review of Water Bosses’ Pay Amid Fears Bonus Ban Is Being Circumvented

The Government and Ofwat are reviewing whether retention payments and salary increases undermine the water company executive bonus ban. Nine firms triggered restrictions in 2025–26.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

UK Government Announces Extra £5 Million for Gaza as Ministers Warn of Sanctions Over Blocked Aid

The UK has announced an additional £5 million for UNICEF’s winter response in Gaza and warned that expanded sanctions powers could be used against those obstructing humanitarian aid. No new sanctions were announced.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Nov 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Treasury Examines Emergency Energy Bill Support as Middle East Crisis Threatens Further Price Rises

Chancellor John Healey has indicated that Treasury officials are examining contingency energy bill support as the Middle East crisis threatens further price rises. No new package has been announced.

Staff member • 13 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

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Royal Navy to Acquire Three New Mine-Hunting Ships in £90 Million UK–Norway Defence Agreement

The UK has committed to buying three Offshore Support Vessels for uncrewed mine-hunting systems under a defence partnership with Norway. The first is expected in 2031.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Labour Holds Huncoat by 43 Votes as Restore Britain Takes Nearly 28%

Labour retained Huncoat in Hyndburn by 43 votes, with Reform UK second and Restore Britain close behind in third.

Daniel Whitmore • 13 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

Reform UK

Reform UK Gains Labour Seat in Cheddleton By-Election as Conservatives Finish Second

Reform UK candidate Su Beardmore wins the Cheddleton by-election with 37.8% of the vote, taking a Staffordshire Moorlands District Council seat from Labour.

Daniel Whitmore • 13 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

Conservatives

Conservatives Gain Bosmere From Reform UK as Greens Finish Just 23 Votes Behind

Conservative Kay Oakes wins the Bosmere county council by-election by 23 votes over the Greens, gaining the Suffolk seat from Reform UK, which finishes third.

Daniel Whitmore • 13 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

Reform UK

Reform UK Wins Failsworth West By-Election by Just 42 Votes as Labour Closes Gap

Reform UK’s Chris Baddeley wins the Failsworth West by-election in Oldham by 42 votes over Labour, with turnout at 19.7%.

Daniel Whitmore • 13 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

Reform UK

Reform UK Gains Labour Seat in Croft Baker By-Election in North East Lincolnshire

Melissa Jade Grice wins Croft Baker for Reform UK with 41.9% of the vote, gaining a North East Lincolnshire Council seat from Labour.

Daniel Whitmore • 13 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Labour Wins Hindley Green By-Election as Reform UK Finishes Second in Wigan

Labour’s John Vickers wins the Hindley Green by-election with 1,201 votes, beating Reform UK by 314 in a Wigan ward where Reform won in May.

Daniel Whitmore • 13 Nov 2026 • 2 min read

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