Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.

Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.

Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.

US envoy arrives in Russia ahead of meeting with Putin as Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now'
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Steve Witkoff is in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.

Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla?
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.