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.

Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.

Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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: Undercover filming shows lawyer advising 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.