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Labour leads Reform 27% to 22% in YouGov poll, the first significant lead in three months
YouGov's poll for The Times and Sky News, taken 4-5 October, gives Labour 27% and Reform UK 22%, Labour's best YouGov result since January 2025. May's Scottish results show how close the two can be.
State pension triple lock to change from April 2030
Andy Burnham's state pension plan would remove the earnings link from the triple lock from April 2030. A former pensions minister says that leaves pensions about £1,000 a year lower by 2040.
Trump popularity in UK poll falls to net minus 75
YouGov puts Trump's net approval rating in Britain at minus 75. Among the European countries named, only Italy, Germany and Denmark view him more negatively.
Landlord database cost put at £327m a year, NRLA warns
The NRLA says private rental sector database fees will cost landlords at least £327m a year, and warns the bill will fall on tenants. Here is what the £65 charge means.
Petition to stop AI data centres in Scotland rejected as a devolved matter
A petition to stop AI data centres in Scotland was rejected by the UK Parliament petitions site as a devolved matter. The petitioner was pointed to Holyrood's petitions website instead.
John Swinney says he has ‘nothing to explain’ over pensions claim
The First Minister says he has "nothing to explain" after the Scottish Conservatives and Scottish Labour asked him to correct his remarks on the UK triple lock.
