Local News
Water Surge Pricing
Ofwat is currently considering introducing surge pricing on water ...
17 Aug 2026
National News
Richard Foord
Investment in the Exeter to London Waterloo railway line is now urgent, says Devon MP
The long-neglected West of England line must go to the front of the queue for urgent investment in the face of climate change, a Devon MP has demanded.
CW
17 Aug 2026
Lift London: Childcare Costs
Parents working more. Families seeing less of each other. Across London, families are telling us the same thing.
17 Aug 2026
What on earth is 'Thisisfineism'?
Luke Taylor MP's latest Substack
17 Aug 2026
Treasury
Chris pushes new head of OBR on long term forecasts
I asked the new head of the OBR why he is sceptical about long-term horizon forecasts.
17 Aug 2026
Brentwood
Budget 2026/27 – let the Council have your views.
Brentwood Borough Council is seeking input from residents and businesses as it prepares to set the 2027/28 budget.
17 Aug 2026