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Don't leave AI to tech bros and oligarchs, UK's AI minister says

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Kanishka Narayan tells the BBC that dealing with the technology requires not only regulation, but "building capability and capacity".

Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m

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Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

Thursday, Oct 22

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UK to draft in military aircraft to fight wildfires, Burnham says

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The prime minister is hosting the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.

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Council vows support for Toxic Town public inquiry

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Martin Griffiths, Reform UK leader of North Northants Council, says: "We have nothing to hide."

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Fahnbulleh says she backs home secretary on migration after comments to journalists

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Energy secretary says she "didn't get it right" over comments she made about a TV interview.

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Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns

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The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.

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UK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cables

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Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.

Four London councils challenge funding reforms

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Three Tory and one Liberal Democrat-led councils are officially challenging government funding changes.

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Police should not be scared to wade in to stop wrongdoing, says Badenoch

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The Tory leader calls for more support for police officers and the public when they step in to help.

15

Ten councillors quit after leader's fraud conviction

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Jason Zadrozny was found guilty of defrauding the county council out of thousands of pounds.

Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years

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The defence secretary says the UK is "back in the business of making weapons" for its armed forces.

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'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister

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'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister

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MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years, newly released files show

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He came to Security Service's attention in the 1930s when he was considered a left-wing firebrand.

Tougher punishments for criminals who refuse to attend sentencing backed by victim's family

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The aunt of Zara Aleena says the new powers for judges will "rebalance the power" from offender to victim.

11

BBC Inside Science

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A Japanese spacecraft could become the first ever to bring Martian samples back to Earth.

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Angry scenes and protests at Senedd as Reform call for ban on Muslim face coverings

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Members of Reform called for Muslim religious face coverings, such as the burka, to be banned.

UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee warns

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A report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.

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Where did Britain’s missing 'trillion pound' oil fund go?

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For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.

Wednesday, Oct 21

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Hull MP has the Labour whip restored

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Karl Turner is back in the parliamentary party after his suspension for criticising the government.

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Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills

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The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.

'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy

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Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".

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How Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costs

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The UK government approves production from Jackdaw amid intense debate about the project's environmental and economic impact.

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Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences

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The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.

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Tory MP questions government advisor's position after wife's Palestine Action post

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A Downing Street spokeswoman tells the BBC Sarah Helm "does not represent the government in any capacity".

Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review

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Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.

Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament

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While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

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Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge

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The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.

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What is happening to UK prices?

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UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.

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Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget

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

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UK government expected to approve Jackdaw gas field

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The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.