United Kingdom: running stories
The subjects the local press of United Kingdom returned to on two days or more, each kept as one page: what happened, day by day, every source linked.
Running stories
- Companies Poundland faces administration, 12,000 jobs at risk Poundland's owner has filed for administration, risking 12,000 jobs as the retailer struggles with financial difficulties and rejects a rescue bid. 29 Oct 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
- Safety & health Police deployment and unrest during Bonfire Night in Scotland Police Scotland deployed its largest force for Bonfire Night, responding to unrest including fireworks targeting emergency crews and multiple arrests. 28 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
- Politics Chancellor Healey's budget announcement and gas bill changes Chancellor John Healey announced the elimination of gas bill standing charges in his budget, aiming to ease the cost of living for households across the UK. 26 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
Earlier stories
- Disruption Severe weather disruptions from storms Austen and Boelo in the UK Storms Austen and Boelo have caused significant disruptions across the UK, affecting power supply and travel due to severe weather conditions. 20 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 · 5 briefings
- Disruption Storm Boelo disrupts Scotland with high winds and flooding Storm Boelo has hit Scotland, causing major disruptions with high winds and flooding, prompting amber weather alerts and widespread power outages. 24 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Companies Scottish companies enter liquidation amid HMRC actions Two Scottish companies have entered liquidation following court actions by HMRC, highlighting financial pressures in the recycling and logistics sectors. 7 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Markets UK Government borrowing and economic growth updates UK government borrowing rose to £24.5 billion in September, while GDP grew by 0.1% in August, impacting Chancellor Healey's upcoming budget. 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 · 3 briefings
- Disruption University strikes disrupt operations in scotland Staff strikes at the University of Dundee and Edinburgh University are causing significant disruptions to academic schedules and services due to job cuts. 21 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings