October 6, 2026
The October energy cap has changed. It is still not a ceiling on your bill
Ofgem limits tariff rates and standing charges. The total a household pays still depends on its energy use, location, meter and payment method.
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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
Local library services: beyond the bookshelf and into digital borrowing
Local library services can be useful even when a visit to the shelves is not on the agenda. They include
October 4, 2026
VAR checks: why the referee does not always visit the monitor
Football’s video protocol distinguishes a routine check from a review, and a factual decision from a subjective judgement.
October 4, 2026
Lower inflation: why it does not necessarily mean lower prices
Inflation measures change in prices. A slower rise can leave households paying more than they did a year earlier.
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.
October 4, 2026
NATO Article 5: what collective defence commits members to do
Collective defence creates an obligation to assist an attacked ally. It does not prescribe an identical military response from every member.
October 4, 2026
Flood warnings: understanding alerts, warnings and your flood plan
The Environment Agency’s three warning levels call for different responses. They are guidance for England, not a single UK-wide system.