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Labour faces criticism over £21-a-year food tariff savings
Ministers defend food import tax cuts ahead of the Budget, alongside changes to carers’ support, parental pay and tax-free business mileage.
27 October 2026
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PoliticsBurnham opens debate on restoring EU free movement
The prime minister is considering closer ties with the EU ahead of a Brussels summit, while saying fundamental changes would need an election mandate.
25 October 2026
UK NewsTwo men re-arrested in Iran inquiry over RAF Fairford incident
Counter-terrorism police are investigating suspected assistance to Iranian intelligence after an incident near the Gloucestershire airbase.
20 October 2026
WorldUK to send RAF Typhoons to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
British fighters will intercept missiles and drones over Saudi Arabia as ministers expand military support following deadly attacks on airports and energy sites.
20 October 2026
PoliticsBurnham chaired £55.7m loan approvals after Manchester City hospitality
Andy Burnham chaired meetings approving loans to companies owned by Manchester City's owner after accepting hospitality from the club's chairman.
15 October 2026
PoliticsMI5 chief confirms Russian Brexit interference but warns on impact
Sir Ken McCallum says Russia tried to influence the 2016 referendum, but cautions against confusing interference with changing the result.
13 October 2026
UK NewsNo 10 defends RAF Fairford security after US bombers leave
US bombers have returned home from Gloucestershire after fresh threat warnings, while six men arrested in a counter-terrorism investigation remain on bail.
5 October 2026
UK NewsUK-Iranian man arrested in RAF Fairford terrorism investigation
A 27-year-old arrested in Westminster is the sixth man detained over the incident near the Gloucestershire airbase, as police examine possible state involvement.
1 October 2026
UK NewsPrison releases begin as Burnham faces warnings over supervision
About 700 prisoners are expected to leave jails in England and Wales on Thursday, as victims’ groups and MPs raise concerns over safety and support.
1 October 2026
UK NewsBurnham links Iran to RAF Fairford incident as inquiry continues
The prime minister says evidence points towards Iranian involvement, while defending strict police bail for five men arrested near the Gloucestershire base.
30 September 2026
PoliticsBurnham's social care plan could take decades, Dilnot warns
Sir Andrew Dilnot says a fully state-funded care service for England could cost more than £18bn a year, with reforms now tied to the next election.
28 September 2026
PoliticsHealey to back UK-built submarine docks and £115m research ship
The chancellor will set out shipbuilding and skills plans at Labour’s Liverpool conference, a month before his first Budget.
28 September 2026
PoliticsUK reviews Chagos deal as US opposition keeps payments on hold
Wes Streeting says the agreement needs changes to win Donald Trump's backing, with payments to Mauritius on hold as ministers seek to protect the Diego Garcia base.
23 September 2026
PoliticsAndy Burnham cancels two days of engagements after father's death
The prime minister has withdrawn from Monday and Tuesday's engagements after the death of his father, Roy, who had Alzheimer's and lived in a care home.
14 September 2026