Chancellor John Healey used the Autumn Budget to shore up public finances with targeted business tax measures, while expanding HMRC access to its Advance Tax Certainty Service from early November, a move that could speed large investment decisions but raises compliance questions for companies.
The Bank of England has launched a consultation clarifying how central counterparties could accept tokenised forms of eligible collateral, a step that could speed up cross border collateral flows and reshape UK wholesale markets while raising new operational and legal challenges.
Britain’s energy regulator launched an urgent, country specific consultation on October 31, 2026 proposing activation of market stabilisation tools to protect suppliers and consumers from sharp wholesale gas price swings this winter. The move aims to shore up import capacity and reduce the risk of supplier failures, while prompting debate over costs and the role of state support in Britain’s energy transition.
Arsenal are being linked with Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and Brentford attacker Kevin Schade ahead of the January transfer window, as Mikel Arteta's side considers options for strengthening its attack.
A software defect in Britain's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption at major UK airports, contributing to around 2,000 flight cancellations and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers.
Manchester United's 3–2 League Cup defeat to Brighton after taking a two-goal lead has intensified scrutiny around their difficult start, with Michael Carrick's side now preparing for a crucial Premier League trip to Fulham.
Britain is moving towards restricting social-media access for children under 16, adding to a global push for stronger age checks and online protections as families debate how much of childhood should take place on a screen.
Researchers have demonstrated continuous-wave laser spectroscopy of thorium-229 nuclei inside a crystal, advancing efforts to build nuclear clocks that could eventually provide exceptionally stable timekeeping and new ways to test fundamental physics.
British retailer Next has raised its annual profit forecast after a strong first half, but the company expects slower UK sales growth as inflation, mortgage costs and pressure on household finances weigh on consumers.
King Charles III has brought senior figures from some of the world's leading artificial-intelligence companies together in Scotland, putting AI safety, human control and international cooperation at the centre of a rapidly growing global debate.
A software defect in Britain's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption at major UK airports, contributing to around 2,000 flight cancellations and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers.
King Charles III has brought senior figures from some of the world's leading artificial-intelligence companies together in Scotland, putting AI safety, human control and international cooperation at the centre of a rapidly growing global debate.
Chancellor John Healey used the Autumn Budget to shore up public finances with targeted business tax measures, while expanding HMRC access to its Advance Tax Certainty Service from early November, a move that could speed large investment decisions but raises compliance questions for companies.
The Bank of England has launched a consultation clarifying how central counterparties could accept tokenised forms of eligible collateral, a step that could speed up cross border collateral flows and reshape UK wholesale markets while raising new operational and legal challenges.
Britain’s energy regulator launched an urgent, country specific consultation on October 31, 2026 proposing activation of market stabilisation tools to protect suppliers and consumers from sharp wholesale gas price swings this winter. The move aims to shore up import capacity and reduce the risk of supplier failures, while prompting debate over costs and the role of state support in Britain’s energy transition.
The Bank of England on October 30 published its monthly Decision Maker Panel, giving fresh insight into UK firms’ price and wage expectations ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on November 5. The data will factor into the BoE’s assessment of inflation persistence and the timing of further interest rate increases.
Researchers have demonstrated continuous-wave laser spectroscopy of thorium-229 nuclei inside a crystal, advancing efforts to build nuclear clocks that could eventually provide exceptionally stable timekeeping and new ways to test fundamental physics.
The Victoria and Albert Museum has launched a free trail of eight of Freddie Mercury’s most famous stage looks across its South Kensington galleries, marking the singer’s 80th anniversary year and renewing a debate about fashion, identity and public access to pop cultural heritage.
A one night tribute at Camden’s Roundhouse and a wave of BBC programming have refocused Britain on Amy Winehouse’s landmark album, raising fresh questions about commemoration, cultural memory and how the music industry honours troubled artists.
The Met Office named Storm Austen as it brought heavy rain and damaging gusts to southern England and parts of Wales on October 23, 2026, prompting seafront closures, travel disruption and thousands of power cuts as communities scrambled to protect homes and local services.
The Met Office named the first storm of the 2026 to 2027 season on October 20, warning of gusts up to 70 mph and travel disruption during the October half term. Families and councils face a squeeze as schools, transport operators and coastal communities prepare for heavy rain and strong winds.
Michelle Keegan is back on British television in The Blame, ITV’s new six-part crime thriller about a teenage girl’s murder that exposes disturbing secrets inside the police station investigating her death.
Presley Gerber, the model and eldest child of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died aged 27 in Los Angeles. His family has confirmed his death and asked for privacy as the medical examiner investigates the cause.
Arsenal are being linked with Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and Brentford attacker Kevin Schade ahead of the January transfer window, as Mikel Arteta's side considers options for strengthening its attack.
Manchester United's 3–2 League Cup defeat to Brighton after taking a two-goal lead has intensified scrutiny around their difficult start, with Michael Carrick's side now preparing for a crucial Premier League trip to Fulham.
Arsenal are being linked with Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and Brentford attacker Kevin Schade ahead of the January transfer window, as Mikel Arteta's side considers options for strengthening its attack.
A software defect in Britain's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption at major UK airports, contributing to around 2,000 flight cancellations and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers.
Chancellor John Healey has unveiled a package of AI and cyber security investments ahead of the October 28 Budget, including a government backed AI Biosecurity Lab with model credits from OpenAI and Anthropic and new capital for state lenders. The moves aim to position the UK as a hub for secure AI-driven life sciences while drawing scrutiny from investors and civil society.
British government bond yields climbed to levels not seen since 2007 on October 9, 2026, as a global bond sell off and a rebound in oil prices pushed investors to demand higher compensation for sovereign debt. The move is pressuring bank stocks, lifting mortgage and corporate financing costs, and complicating Treasury plans ahead of the October 28 Budget.
Jaguar Land Rover’s voluntary redundancy programme for salaried and management staff closes on October 4, 2026, marking a key point in the company’s two year plan to cut costs and secure 1.7 billion pounds in savings amid weaker sales, tariffs and intensifying competition.
Michelle Keegan is back on British television in The Blame, ITV’s new six-part crime thriller about a teenage girl’s murder that exposes disturbing secrets inside the police station investigating her death.