The most important news from the UK for Poles.
When applying for a basic DBS check, you can now name your employer straight away. DBS will send them a link to your result online, and you keep control over who sees it. Faster hiring for workers and businesses in England and Wales.
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.
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.
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.
Overnight from 24 to 25 October, clocks in the UK go back from 2:00 to 1:00. Poland changes its clocks the same night, so the difference stays at one hour. Night-shift workers work an extra hour, and it is worth checking that it will be paid.
Almost 130,000 parents using Collect & Pay pay more than 90% of the maintenance they owe – a record. The number paying nothing has fallen by around 19%. The service also answers more calls, and waiting times have fallen to about 11 minutes.
Households are receiving letters confirming a £150 discount on their electricity bill. Anyone who receives a letter asking them to get in touch must call the helpline before 26 February 2027.
The government advises every household to be ready for three days without power, water or internet. This weekend two storms will hit Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Your settled status remains valid after your document expires. But the new document must be linked to your UKVI account and eVisa. We show you how.
Slower spending in Poland, a Companies House deadline, money for families in Scotland, passports in Newport and the UK carbon tax. Everything from today in one place.
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