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10 Sep 2026

Burnham on defence and social security spending

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the Government remains committed to increasing defence spending to 3.5 per cent of GDP by 2035, with a target date…[more...]

09 Sep 2026

Guernsey prison population highest since 2019

Guernsey's prison population is at its highest since early 2019, figures show.
Currently 95 inmates, external are housed at Les Nicolles in St Sampson's, the… [more...]

08 Sep 2026

Local government reorganisation halted

Local Government Secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed there will be a review of local government reorganisation following new legal advice. Reflecting a majority view of the… [more...]

08 Sep 2026

Chancellor calls for 'confidence about Britain' despite 'historic high' borrowing costs

The Chancellor has not ruled out tax increases in next month's Budget. John Healey promised to “balance the books” and “control public spending”. In his first… [more...]

08 Sep 2026

HMCIC says reform is ‘a once-in-a-generation opportunity’ despite ‘divided’ views on force mergers

HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Michelle Skeer believes the Government’s police reform proposals for England and Wales offer “a once-in-a-generation opportunity” for a system under strain,… [more...]