Government
England pauses parts of local-government reorganisation for review
Following new legal advice, ministers withdrew or paused several local-government reorganisation plans.
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Fiscal Policy
HMRC sets out 1 October start date for vaping duty
HMRC’s 1 September notice sets a £2.20 duty per 10 millilitres of vaping liquid, with or without nicotine.
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HMRC collects £391.6 billion in tax and National Insurance over five months
The UK tax authority’s monthly statistics show a £24.9 billion increase from the same period a year earlier.
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UK withdraws proposal for some judge-only criminal trials
The Justice Secretary said plans for some criminal trials before a judge alone would be removed from the Bill and wider court changes accelerated.
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England reservoirs remain under strain after sixth dry month
The Environment Agency said on 2 October that reservoirs across England were 55% full, against a usual seasonal level of 74.3%. Drought continues in southern and central England.
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UK population rose to 69.5 million in mid-2025
The ONS estimated the UK population at 69.5 million in mid-2025, an annual increase of 227,700 people or 0.3%.
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UK median household disposable income reached £39,200
The ONS estimated median UK household disposable income at £39,200 in the financial year April 2024 to March 2025, up 3.5% from the previous financial year.
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ONS estimates 974 deaths among people experiencing homelessness
The ONS estimated 974 registered deaths among people experiencing homelessness in England and Wales in 2025, with a 95% confidence interval of 908 to 1,041.
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