Governments should target cost-of-living support to poorer households – IMF Cost-of-living crises weigh disproportionately on lower-income households than wealthier ones, a report said. Evening Standard · Oct 6
A Dozen U.S. Bombers Were Evacuated From a Base in The UK. Trump Said They Were Under Iranian Drone Threats. "There was a threat. We moved them around a little bit," Trump said about the decision. International Business Times · Oct 6
When the Tories need to rely on Ed Davey’s school of gimmickry, you know Kemi Badenoch has a problem CONSERVATIVE PARTY CONFERENCE: As this year’s Tory conference struggles to cut through with the public, the party feels like a defeated army – even as a potential early election beckons – writes political editor David Maddox The Independent UK · Oct 6
Small boats ‘set for people smugglers’ seized at UK airport The dinghies could have transported as many as 1,700 migrants, averaging roughly 68 passengers per boat The Independent UK · Oct 6
Major business group piles pressure on Burnham over tax cuts Firms have been facing increased cost pressures for two years including a raised cost of hiring The Independent UK · Oct 6
Badenoch explains what the Tories would do with the state pension triple lock IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 6
Trump making climate progress ‘more difficult’, warns former Australian PM Exclusive: Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard said climate action must not be ignored or postponed, despite internal and external pressure for countries to ditch climate commitments The Independent UK · Oct 6
Fresh blow for Farage as Reform slumps to five points behind Labour in polls IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 6
Badenoch says it would be difficult to reinstate triple lock if Labour scraps it Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to drop the pensions triple lock’s automatic link with increases in average earnings from 2030. Evening Standard · Oct 6
Kemi Badenoch admits it would be ‘difficult’ to reinstate triple lock if Andy Burnham scraps pension policy Andy Burnham plans to drop the pensions triple lock’s automatic link with increases in average earnings from 2030 The Independent UK · Oct 6
Brian May says Queen are retiring from live tours: ‘Maybe 50 years is enough’ Rock guitarist suggested creating an interactive experience for fans similar to the ‘Abba Voyage’ show The Independent UK · Oct 6
Badenoch disowns comparison of Tory missile defence plans to Israel’s Iron Dome The Conservative leader said she would invest £10 billion over 10 years on the radar, missiles and technology system. The Independent UK · Oct 6
Labour opens up five-point gap over Reform UK to take highest poll lead since start of 2025 The Labour Party has gained a five point lead over Reform UK The Independent UK · Oct 6
Holborn by-election: Can Zack Polanski defy Andy Burnham Red tide and pull off shock Green win? Commentary: The omens are not looking good for the Green Party leader Evening Standard · Oct 6
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6 Burnham’s surprise EU-turn could deliver the Tories from a generational mess Badenoch would never have reopened the door on Brexit, but now that the PM has, it suits the Conservatives to let him walk through it, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
The National (Scotland) · Oct 6 Kemi Badenoch unveils £10 billion 'Iron Dome' plan for Britain THE Tories have pledged to invest £10 billion in a new “iron dome” defence system aimed at protecting Britain and its overseas bases in the event of a future military attack ...
Euronews · Oct 6 Trump says US moved their B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford airbase after additional threats were made Trump detailed that additional threats received by Washington prompted their moving of the military aircraft from the UK base they were deployed in.
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Tories pledge to build ‘iron dome’ to stop drones and missiles The so-called ‘Britannia Shield’ would provide a network of radar, command and control systems to detect incoming threats.
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Kemi Badenoch refuses to say if Brexit has benefitted London The Tory leader insisted that voters were not interested ‘in having a row’ over the debate to rejoin the EU
Evening Standard · Oct 5 'Iron Dome' costing £10 billion could protect London from missile attacks, says ex-RAF chief Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is proposing an Israel-style defensive shield to safeguard Britain against missile strikes
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Bridget Phillipson accuses Badenoch of wanting to scrap the minimum wage The Labour chair reignited a feud with Kemi Badenoch after highlighting comments in the Tory leader’s The Right Way pamphlet
Evening Standard · Oct 5 London mayoral hopeful James Cleverly refuses to back Kemi Badenoch's full support for Heathrow third runway A major rift has emerged among senior Tories over expanding the west London airport
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5 Tories unite behind Badenoch, but road to recovery remains long Farage’s woes have given some a reason to hope, but insiders say focus on economy over culture wars is needed to win back centrist voters
The Independent UK · Oct 5 The Tories have found a blueprint that works for them – now they need to sell it to Britain THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andrew Griffith’s promises to cut taxes, reduce red tape and expand Heathrow have boosted the likelihood of a Badenoch administration – but the Conservative leader must do some building up as well as tearing down
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Labour urged to rule out future Green Party coalition deal over Zionism vote row IN FULL