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UK government urges citizens to prepare for supply disruptions caused by cyberattacks and climate

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urged the public and businesses to prepare for supply chain disruptions caused by cyberattacks, hostile states, terrorists and extreme weather. The 'Be Ready' campaign was launched with advice to stockpile water, food and essential items for three days. The campaign was originally planned under Keir Starmer but was postponed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Javlon Tursunov
5 min read
World

EU offers Canada 'associated membership': Brussels and Ottawa prepare an 'Alliance of the Future' while London watches

The European Commission has offered Canada the status of the EU's first 'associated member'. The details of the new status are to be defined at the summit in Montreal on 29–30 October and by 2027. The partnership will cover trade, defence, technology, energy and critical raw materials. The EU–Canada rapprochement is taking place against the backdrop of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's efforts to reshape Britain's relations with the EU after Brexit.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
Technology

Governments and companies worldwide take websites offline due to critical PHP vulnerabilities

British, German, French and other government websites were temporarily taken offline as a precaution after two critical vulnerabilities were discovered in the PHP programming language. Developers released updates, and cyber agencies recommended taking sites offline if patches could not be installed in time. Experts call the finding one of the most serious in recent years.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

Pokémon card collection stored in an attic for 15 years sold at auction for £1.56 million

A pensioner from Woking (Surrey) sold at Ewbank's auction house a collection of 42 Pokémon card sets for £1.56 million ($2.09 million) — according to the auction house, the most expensive sale of collectible cards in UK history and a possible European record. The man bought the sets in the late 1990s–2000s and kept them in the attic, unaware of their value.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

Sultan Haitham, on Oman's first state visit to Britain in 44 years, discussed trade, AI and the security of the Strait of Hormuz

Sultan of Oman Haitham arrived on the first state visit to the United Kingdom in 44 years. In the City of London he spoke of growing bilateral investment and trade, and at Downing Street discussed the situation around the Strait of Hormuz with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Over the four-day visit, agreements worth more than £1 billion were signed, including an AI data centre project in Salalah. The Sultan also visited the Here East technology park, where he met British and Omani startups in space, medicine and AI.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
World

Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with the royal family

In an interview with GQ magazine, Prince Harry said he considers reconciliation with the royal family the most important thing, but did not confirm that the conflict with King Charles III and Prince William has already been overcome. In August 2026, Harry's family returned to the UK, and the children started attending a local school. According to the Daily Mail, the Duke is still waiting for apologies from some family members.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Economy

Barclays to cut around 5,000 jobs as it pushes AI adoption

British bank Barclays announced on 22 October 2026 that it would cut around 5,000 jobs — roughly 5% of its global workforce — as part of an AI-driven efficiency programme. About 60% of the cuts will affect support functions, including developers. At the same time, the bank reported higher quarterly profit and announced a £500 million share buyback. British bank Barclays announced on 22 October 2026 that it will cut around 5,000 jobs — roughly 5% of its global workforce — as part of an efficiency programme using AI. About 60% of the cuts will affect support functions, including developers. At the same time, the bank reported growth in quarterly profit and announced a £500 million share buyback.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
World

Former Evin prisoner Anoosheh Ashoori urges UK government to secure release of the Forman couple

British-Iranian Anoosheh Ashoori, released from Evin prison in 2022, held a protest outside the UK Parliament in support of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, arrested in Iran in January 2025 and sentenced to 10 years for espionage. The family submitted a petition with 110,000 signatures demanding the detention be recognised as arbitrary, and is preparing for a meeting with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

UK to toughen penalties for offenders who refuse to attend sentencing

The UK Ministry of Justice has announced new measures against prisoners who refuse to attend sentencing: they can be denied visits and locked in their cells for up to three weeks. The measures were backed by the family of murdered Zara Aleena, whose killer Jordan McSweeney refused to come to court. Critics, including the Prison Reform Trust, warn that the sanctions will also hit prisoners' relatives. The UK Ministry of Justice has announced new measures against prisoners who refuse to attend their sentencing hearings: they could lose visits and be locked in their cells for up to three weeks. The measures were backed by the family of murdered Zara Aleena, whose killer Jordan McSweeney refused to come to court. Critics, including the Prison Reform Trust, warn that the sanctions will also affect prisoners' relatives.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

British graduates increasingly move abroad to work

According to a survey of 15,000 graduates, more than 10% of British students plan to move abroad after university for better opportunities — up from 7.8% two years ago. Competition for graduate vacancies in the UK has reached a thirty-year high: 140 applications per position. Popular destinations are Australia, the US and the EU.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
World

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham defends Palestine Action ban, citing an 'evidence-based process'

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the ban on Palestine Action was adopted after a 'rigorous evidence-based process' and approved by parliament. He declined to comment further due to ongoing legal proceedings. According to the Home Office, terrorism-related arrests rose to 3,867 over the year, with about 94% linked to support for Palestine Action.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Trump welcomed the resumption of gas production at the Jackdaw field in the North Sea and called for wind turbines to be removed

US President Donald Trump welcomed the UK's decision to resume production at the Jackdaw field in the North Sea, calling on London to expand extraction 'at full throttle' and dismantle offshore wind turbines. The gas production licence was confirmed by UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulle; fuel supplies are expected by the end of October after years of legal battles with environmentalists.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read