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Grenfell Tower community update October 2026: what it covers
The government's October 2026 update sets out how Grenfell Tower is being taken down and includes dust, noise and vibration monitoring. The published summary does not mention rehousing or compensation.
Online sales tax plan could cut high street business rates
A think tank says a 2% levy on large retailers' remote sales could raise £1.5bn to cut business rates for shops, pubs and restaurants. Ministers have not backed it.
Holborn and St Pancras by-election 2026 polls latest: Labour wins
Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali won Holborn and St Pancras with 12,292 votes to Zack Polanski's 8,928, as bookmakers had forecast. Sir Keir Starmer took 18,884 in 2024.
Most UK diplomats leaving East Jerusalem as Israel says consulate has closed
Israel says the British consulate has closed and 20 diplomats are leaving. The UK says the building stays open as the UK Mission, Jerusalem, in a UK-Israel diplomatic row.
National Planning Policy Framework changes: what to know
A ministerial letter on the new framework has been published. It sets out the government's aims, though not a full list of changes for anyone planning to build, extend or develop in England.
Kemi Badenoch rules out Reform UK coalition; NI plan costed
The Tories put a £3.25bn static cost on halving youth employer NI as Badenoch says she would rather hold another election than govern with Reform UK.
UK building safety reforms 2026: new chief adviser appointed
A new independent Chief Construction and Scientific Adviser starts work as the Building Safety Levy takes effect. Here is what both mean for flat owners and buyers.
Syngenta proposes Grangemouth closure, putting almost 400 jobs at risk
Syngenta has proposed ending all operations at its Grangemouth chemical plant by the end of 2027, putting almost 400 jobs at risk. Scottish ministers say they will explore every option.
Can landlords refuse pets in England? Your right to ask explained
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 gives English tenants the right to request a pet, and landlords cannot refuse unreasonably. New Propertymark guidance explains the 28-day timeframe.
Your First Home scheme first-time buyers help: caps may bar families
Savills says Help to Buy-style regional price caps could leave families with no eligible three-bedroom homes. The caps and income limit are due in the Budget on 28 October.
NHS AI Commission recommendations: government accepts all 44
Ministers have accepted all 44 recommendations on regulating artificial intelligence in the health service. Medical bodies welcome the plan but want safety, transparency and staff training to keep pace.
State pension retirement age: UK workers’ petition tops 50,000
A petition to lower the state pension age to 65 has 50,807 signatures, about half the 100,000 needed for debate consideration. The government must already respond.
UK government stockpiling advice 2026: what to keep at home
Ministers want households to hold small supplies of cash, water and tinned food. This is what the government's emergency kit list says, and how much water that means for a family.
