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Badenoch Accuses Farage of 'Humiliating' Britain Over Chagos and Falklands Proposal

Kemi Badenoch has criticised Nigel Farage over comments suggesting a Chagos-related deal with Donald Trump in exchange for restraint over the Falklands. Reform UK says Farage meant long-term US use of Diego Garcia, not a transfer of the archipelago.

By Charlotte Mercer • 14 October 2026 • 3 min read

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Government's Courts Reform Bill Passes Commons by 301 Votes to 193 Amid Jury Trial Concerns

MPs have approved the Courts and Tribunals Bill at third reading by 301 votes to 193, after ministers dropped a wider plan for judge-only Crown Court trials but retained other changes to trial allocation.

Charlotte Mercer • 14 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

UK to Double French Riot Police Unit Targeting Channel Migrant Boats

The Home Office says 50 additional French riot police officers will reinforce operations against Channel small-boat launches, doubling the specialist unit to 100.

Charlotte Mercer • 14 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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DWP Sets Out New Bank Account Checks for Benefit Claimants Under Fraud Crackdown

New DWP guidance explains how banks may be required to flag accounts receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and New Style ESA under powers to identify benefit fraud and error.

Charlotte Mercer • 14 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

UK Announces £45m Missile Package for Ukraine as Burnham Seeks Further Russia Sanctions

Downing Street has announced £45 million in surface-to-air missile deliveries for Ukraine, including £10 million accelerated for winter, as Andy Burnham asks ministers to prepare further sanctions and support.

Charlotte Mercer • 14 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Government Proposes Attorney General Approval for Troubles Prosecutions as Veterans Question Safeguards

Ministers have proposed Attorney General consent for serious Troubles-related prosecutions alongside new safeguards against repeated investigations, amid debate over protections for veterans and victims’ rights.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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Argentina Seeks International Order to Halt Falklands Oil Project as UK Vows Robust Response

Argentina has asked an international maritime tribunal to halt the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands, while the UK defends the islanders’ rights and announces business protections.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

Labour

Chancellor Faces £8bn Tax Rise Warning as Fiscal Headroom Halves to £12bn

Resolution Foundation estimates the Chancellor’s fiscal headroom has fallen from £24bn to £12bn and recommends around £8bn in tax reforms ahead of the Budget.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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MI5 Chief Warns Iran Is Increasingly Targeting British Military Sites

MI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallum warns Iran is seeking to target UK military sites, as he reveals more than 50 arrests linked to Iran investigations in the past year.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

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IMF upgrades UK growth forecast but warns of persistent inflation and slower 2027 expansion

The IMF has raised its UK growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, but expects slower growth in 2027 and inflation to remain above the Bank of England target.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 2 min read

Labour

Home Office Moves to Restrict Human Rights Claims Used to Challenge Deportation

The Home Office has tabled amendments to tighten family-life human rights claims and tackle last-minute asylum applications used to delay deportation.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

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Badenoch Accuses Farage of 'Humiliating' Britain Over Chagos and Falklands Proposal

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Government's Courts Reform Bill Passes Commons by 301 Votes to 193 Amid Jury Trial Concerns

UK to Double French Riot Police Unit Targeting Channel Migrant Boats

DWP Sets Out New Bank Account Checks for Benefit Claimants Under Fraud Crackdown

UK Announces £45m Missile Package for Ukraine as Burnham Seeks Further Russia Sanctions

Government Proposes Attorney General Approval for Troubles Prosecutions as Veterans Question Safeguards

Argentina Seeks International Order to Halt Falklands Oil Project as UK Vows Robust Response

Chancellor Faces £8bn Tax Rise Warning as Fiscal Headroom Halves to £12bn

MI5 Chief Warns Iran Is Increasingly Targeting British Military Sites

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast but warns of persistent inflation and slower 2027 expansion

Home Office Moves to Restrict Human Rights Claims Used to Challenge Deportation

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