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UK energy

UK has yet to rule on Jackdaw gas field. Past rulings took weeks or many months.

The public consultation on the Jackdaw gas field closed on 10 August. The government has still not signed the decision letter.

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UK youth

The UK Youth Parliament got £453,000 last year. Ministers won't promise any more.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport will not commit to any more grants for the UK Youth Parliament, which has run since 2000.

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UK tax

House of Lords checks next year's tax law. Will its report come before Christmas?

A House of Lords sub-committee opened its yearly inquiry into the draft tax bill on 18 September. Written evidence closes at 5pm on 11 October.

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UK water

MPs say reject the £10bn Thames Water bid. Will ministers face them?

The Environment Committee told the government to reject the £10bn creditor takeover of Thames Water. Ministers said no to that deal on 16 June.

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US visas

US will deny visas to some South Africans. Past targets rarely hit back with bans.

On 15 September the US said it will refuse visas to South Africans it accuses of treating white citizens unfairly. South Africa voiced concern.

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UK church

Catholic UK leader may advise on bishops. Most bills reach committee in 90 days.

The government introduced a bill on 15 September to end the rule that stops a Catholic or Jewish prime minister advising the King on bishops.

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Germany election

Far-right AfD won Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8%. Will its candidate lead the state?

The far-right AfD won the German state of Saxony-Anhalt on 6 September with 43.8% against 17.2% for the CDU, after leading final polls by 20 points.

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UK tax

England sets a tourist tax for 2028. Most such taxes needed over a year for a Bill.

The Prime Minister told the Commons on 1 September that mayors will get the power to charge a tax on overnight stays from the end of 2027-28.

UK defence

UK sells HMS Bulwark to Brazil with no replacement ready. Past gaps lasted years.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed the sale of HMS Bulwark to Brazil's navy. Sister ship HMS Albion awaits disposal. No replacement has been built.

UK drugs

UK ketamine seizures hit 1,298kg. Ministers have often overruled drug advisers.

7 months after the drug advisers said ketamine should stay Class B, the Home Office has not answered them. Border Force has seized a record 1,298kg.

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UK council tax

Wandsworth plans a 160% council tax rise. Will ministers set a limit after all?

4 London boroughs plan to challenge the government's new funding split. Wandsworth is drawing up a 160% council tax rise for April 2027.

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UK defence

Andy Burnham lets Ukraine see secret UK missile plans. Will Moscow threaten again?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham let missile maker MBDA share secret details of the UK parts of the SCALP missile with Ukraine, on his first foreign visit.

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