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The UK government has introduced no- and low-interest loans to help households install heat pumps, batteries and solar panels without upfront costs, with ten lenders initially participating and up to thirty years to repay in some cases.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has issued an anniversary statement on the Europa XS, G-BZNY, which crashed during takeoff at Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield on 2 November 2025 and is still under investigation.
Some Hong Kong monitoring stations recorded a "Serious" health risk category on October 13 as weak winds and strong sunshine raised pollution levels. A fresh easterly airstream was expected the next day.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the GMB Union have formally signed a Recognition Agreement covering Coastguard Rescue Officers, a step both sides describe as a milestone in their working relationship.
The government says it will provide £100 million over two years from spring 2027 to cut costs at local, lower-powered public electric vehicle chargers, saving drivers around £150 a year on average.
The Planning Inspectorate announced on 27 October 2026 that the Frodsham Solar application has been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, following a six-month examination.
Cabinet Office Minister Mark Ferguson opened the new National School of Government and Public Services on 27 October 2026, with its first regional hub in York and training programmes including AI.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has announced proposals to extend protection from building and fire safety remediation bills to more leaseholders, alongside new powers for government to recover contributions from construction product manufacturers.
The UK government announced a £15 million misogyny prevention fund to be invested over three years through the Office for the Impact Economy, with the aim of unlocking additional philanthropic and corporate funding.
HM Treasury says Budget 2026 lowers heating oil costs for about 61% of Northern Ireland households, extends the 5p fuel duty cut to 30 June 2027 and adds £270 million for public services.
Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 must send their second Making Tax Digital for Income Tax quarterly update by 7 November 2026, HMRC said, while addressing five common misconceptions about the process.
The UK government announced a 10-year, £2.5 billion joint programme with Rolls-Royce to develop next-generation jet engines, with the aim of supporting 3,300 jobs by the end of 2029 and tens of thousands more in later decades.
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