Until 1 November, Halloween and autumn half-term events are taking place across Wales: from the traditional Calan Gaeaf at National Trust Cymru castles to ghost trains on heritage railways. We have picked suggestions from the official VisitWales round-up and explain how to get home safely after dark.
Winter road maintenance has been running in the Highlands since 14 October: gritters operate from 6am to 9pm, with no overnight service. In early November there will be firework displays in Inverness, Aviemore, Ullapool and Dornoch. We explain how to drive safely after dark and where to check routes.
The UK Blue Badge, the parking card for disabled people, is recognised in Italy – the government updated its list on 28 October. The card is also recognised in countries including Poland. In Spain local authorities decide, and in some countries the rules are limited, so it is worth checking before you travel.
The government has published guidance on the amended package travel regulations. From 6 April 2027 some bookings made separately but at a single point of sale will be treated as a package with full traveller protection. Travel firms will gain a right to a refund from suppliers within 14 days.
The Ministry of Justice is expanding Child Focused Courts, a new way of handling child arrangements cases after parents separate. From 17 November 2026 it will cover areas including Merseyside, Lancashire and Northumbria. In West Yorkshire cases now finish 12 weeks faster on average. All of England and Wales – by March 2029.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is launching a study of tumble dryers sold in the UK, because they often appear in reports of house fires. It will examine heat-pump, condenser and vented dryers. Firms and experts can submit evidence until 1 December 2026.
The UK will lead the development of three new systems for uncrewed underwater vehicles under the AUKUS pact with Australia and the US. A sonar, an anti-submarine sensor and a non-kinetic system are due to join the three countries’ fleets from 2027. The government stresses that the work creates jobs for firms in England.
According to BTG’s Red Flag Alert report, 738,144 British businesses are in significant financial distress – the most since 2004. Most are in support services, construction and property. However, the number of firms in critical distress fell by 20.7%. Businesses owe £27.3bn in tax arrears.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke with Vladimir Putin for 90 minutes and urged him to end the war. It is a rare break in European policy towards the Kremlin. Denmark and Sweden are sceptical, and Prime Minister Tusk calls for vigilance.
From 1 October 2026 household electricity bills carry no VAT, which according to GOV.UK saves about £45 a year on average. Gas still carries 5% VAT, and the Ofgem price cap rose by 4%. That is why the slogan “no VAT on energy” is misleading.
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