October 19, 2026
Reform suspends ‘concentration camps’ activist – but no action over councillors’ execution talk as ITV film airs
Reform UK began suspending people before the credits had even rolled on Undercover: A Year in Reform. By the time
Politics
October 18, 2026
What is NATO Article 5? The collective defence clause explained as Black Sea attacks test the alliance
Two chemical tankers hit by drones in or near Romanian waters. Seven crew missing, at least 23 sailors killed in
October 18, 2026
Healey to slash business rates for pubs, cafes and salons – and make online giants pay
Business rates are about to fall for thousands of small high-street firms. LBC and The Times say John Healey will
October 17, 2026
Reform UK vetting faces fresh questions as ITV documentary nears
A year-long undercover investigation has put Reform UK vetting back at the centre of the political agenda. The full documentary
October 5, 2026
Ministers change course on judge-alone trials: what remains in the courts plan
Part of the proposed expansion of judge-alone trials has been dropped. Other court reforms remain, and the announcement is not yet a change in the law.
October 4, 2026
How a bill becomes law: from parliamentary proposal to implementation
A Commons vote is one stage, not the whole process. Royal Assent and the date a provision starts operating are also distinct.