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The day's UK news in plain English, each story with a short editor's comment and its source.
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Science & Tech
UKHSA names new chief medical advisor and chief scientific officer
Dr Gail Carson will become the UK Health Security Agency's chief medical advisor in January 2027, while Professor Robin May keeps the chief scientific officer post permanently.
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Money
Free careers advice rolled out through Jobcentres in England
Around 500 qualified advisers have moved into the Department for Work and Pensions, offering guidance to everyone whether they claim benefits or not.
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World
UK presses for budget discipline and reform at UN committee
Britain has set out three priorities for the UN's budget committee, calling for reforms that improve effectiveness, sharpen accountability and deliver value for money.
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World
UK urges accountability as Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine
Britain has told an OSCE conference that evidence of Russian violations continues to mount, warning of a new winter campaign against Ukraine's energy network.
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World
UN core group urges action on Sudan human rights crisis
Britain, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Norway have put forward a draft resolution at the UN Human Rights Council calling for accountability and the renewal of the Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan.
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Money
Youth hub opens in Rossendale to help young people find work
A new Youth Hub in Rossendale will offer CV advice, skills training, mental health and housing support to people aged 16 to 24, as part of a national rollout.
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World
UK backs OSCE election observers as Russia's war on Ukraine tops agenda
Britain has reaffirmed its support for the OSCE's human rights work at a conference in Warsaw, naming Ukraine as its top priority and condemning Russian strikes and sham elections.
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Politics
Civil service pension recovery updates published through 2026
A series of updates to the Civil Service Pension Recovery Plan has been published between March and October 2026, including corrections to dates and figures in earlier versions.
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World
Sir Lindsay Hoyle to attend Inter-Parliamentary Union assembly in Tanzania
The Commons Speaker will join more than 600 parliamentarians in Arusha for the 153rd IPU Assembly, where good governance, climate change and inequality are on the agenda.
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Money
Sole traders and landlords earning over £30,000 told to prepare for digital tax
From 6 April 2027, around 1,077,000 more sole traders and landlords must use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. HMRC says signing up now gives time to choose software and get ready.
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Money
Supported housing residents keep more of earnings under new benefit rules
New rules taking effect today align Housing Benefit with Universal Credit, so more than 325,000 residents in supported housing and temporary accommodation are not left worse off when they work more hours.
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Politics
Government sets out winter weather plans for UK
Ministers promise better flood defences, rail and road upgrades and a household awareness campaign as the country prepares for possible storms linked to a strong El Nino.
