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.
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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
October 19, 2026
France riots: Macron refused his interior minister’s resignation – and made the crisis his own
The France riots are one of the most violent episodes of unrest the country has seen in years. According to
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 15, 2026
Heating oil protections: government promises reform, not a price cap
Heating oil protections are set for reform after the government accepted recommendations from the competition watchdog, but the announcement does
October 14, 2026
EES border queues: airports and airlines call for reforms
EES border queues are still disrupting journeys, European airport and airline organisations warn, and they are calling for changes to
October 13, 2026
France student protests: schools, staffing and Greta Thunberg
The France student protests continued on Tuesday 13 October, with nationwide demonstrations over school staffing, buildings and study conditions, and
October 13, 2026
Isambard Kingdom Brunel: the Great Eastern beyond the famous portrait
The portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in front of enormous launching chains is a familiar image of Victorian engineering. The
October 13, 2026
John Snow: why the cholera story needs more than a map
History explained: John Snow Image credit: John Snow, historical portrait published in 1887. Wikimedia Commons. Public domain (cropped). John Snow’s