Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, the Scottish Government is demanding that Chancellor John Healey make a big cut to energy bills and reverse cuts to Scotland. It also wants the benefit cap and the bedroom tax scrapped and Local Housing Allowance unfrozen. We explain what this could mean for families and businesses.
The Polish government has adopted a draft law under which the social insurance institution ZUS will automatically renew entitlement to 800+ for the following year. The change is due to apply from the 2027/2028 period, i.e. from 1 June 2027. A new application will still be needed, among other cases, after a child’s birth and after a family returns to Poland from abroad.
About 13.5 million people use the mObywatel app, with about 2 million logins every day. In 2027 a Support Portal will be added for backing election candidates electronically. Work is also under way on the European Digital Identity Wallet.
Poland’s Sejm has passed an amendment to the act on supporting new investments. A support decision in the Polish Investment Zone may now last up to 20 years, and the income tax exemption remains. This matters for UK companies considering a plant or branch in Poland.
The next round of Russia–Ukraine peace talks is expected to take place, probably in mid-November, in Abu Dhabi with US involvement. Both sides have also agreed to a local ceasefire so that aid can reach a cut-off town in the Kherson region. The obstacles to an agreement remain significant.
The United Kingdom is creating the AI Biosecurity Lab, which will use artificial intelligence to detect biological threats and develop vaccines faster. Up to £300 million is planned to start: £100 million from the government and up to £200 million in commitments from technology companies.
According to press reports, the government is considering sharply restricting Business Asset Disposal Relief, which lowers the tax on selling a business. Today the relieved rate is 18% and the limit is £1 million. We explain who it affects and how to prepare before the Budget.
Almost 1,500 magistrates were appointed in the first half of 2026, almost twice as many as a year earlier. The government wants 21,000 of them. Anyone aged 18–74 who lives permanently in England or Wales can apply. We explain the conditions, duties and how to apply.
The average of independent forecasts compiled by HM Treasury: UK economic growth of 1.3% for 2026 as a whole, CPI inflation of 3.6% and unemployment of 5.1% in Q4 2026. Bank of England rates are expected to fall very slowly. This is the backdrop to the 28 October Budget.
GP surgery staff in 12 areas of England are being trained to recognise domestic abuse and refer patients to specialists. Patients get a dedicated support worker who helps with a safety plan. The government is allocating up to £34.4 million over three years to the first phase, and the programme is to cover all of England by 2029.
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