Bank of England Weekly Report 7 October 2026
The Bank of England Weekly Report for 7 October 2026 publishes the latest data on the Bank’s assets and liabilities; the series is released every Thursday.
UK policy, filtered.
Everything government, Parliament, the statistical agencies and the major policy institutes published — read, summarised and ranked so you can skim the day in a minute.
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A lovely example of the costs of bureaucracy
Argues that small urban plots under 2,500 sq m (around nine tennis courts) are often unused but could unlock housebuilding; RCKa estimates London has enough small-site land to deliver 850,000 homes and a Lewisham survey found space for about 9,700.
£33.2m to protect public from future epidemics and pandemics
Announces £33.2m funding for eight vaccine projects aimed at strengthening UK pandemic preparedness and protecting against deadly diseases globally, supporting vaccine development and public health resilience.
Sellafield teams empty some of our oldest tanks
Sellafield Ltd has emptied several of the oldest Highly Active Liquor Evaporation and Storage (HALES) tanks that had held radioactive liquor for decades, part of ongoing decommissioning and hazard reduction work on site.
Budget 2026: When Fiscal and Monetary Policy Collide
Ahead of the 28 October Budget, NIESR warns of rising inflation driven by elevated global energy prices and examines tensions between fiscal tightening and monetary policy, exploring implications for growth, inflation and public borrowing.
Further arrest connected with North East illegal waste dumping
A man has been arrested as the Environment Agency continues its investigation into illegal waste dumping in the North East, with enforcement activity ongoing.
Devolution is about more than acquiring powers
Argues strategic local authorities should use devolution not just to acquire powers but to reshape public services, emphasising systems change and inclusion as priorities for combined authorities such as the West Midlands.
Address by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: UK statement to the OSCE
UK Chargé d’Affaires James Ford reaffirms UK support for the ICRC, calls for protection of humanitarian workers and urges Russia to grant immediate ICRC access to all Ukrainian prisoners of war and uphold international humanitarian law.
HMCTS management information - modernised services August 2026
HMCTS management information for modernised services in August 2026, presenting performance metrics used to track progress of digitally reformed courts and tribunals services under the Reform Programme.
HMCTS management information - August 2026
National HMCTS management information for August 2026, detailing workload volumes and timeliness indicators used to monitor courts and tribunals across England and Wales.
Deaths Registered in Northern Ireland - Week ending 9 October 2026
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency releases weekly tables of deaths registered in Northern Ireland up to the week ending 9 October 2026, showing counts by registration date.
Sexually transmitted infections: South East data
Data reports presenting sexually transmitted infection (STI) surveillance for the South East of England, showing case counts and trends from 2020 onwards to inform regional public health planning.
Higher-level learners in England: 2024 to 2025
Statistics for the 2024 to 2025 academic year giving an overview of higher-level learning across further and higher education in England, covering participation in higher-level courses and qualifications.
CAMHS Waiting Time statistics for Northern Ireland (June 2026)
Quarterly Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) waiting-time statistics for Northern Ireland, reporting referral-to-treatment and other wait metrics for June 2026 to track service demand and access.
Hepatitis C in London: annual reports
Annual reports setting out trends in hepatitis C virus epidemiology in London, based on routine surveillance, aimed at informing regional screening, prevention and treatment efforts.
Monthly Decision Maker Panel data - September 2026
Publishes the September 2026 Decision Maker Panel, a monthly survey of chief financial officers across small, medium and large UK firms used to monitor economic developments and businesses’ views.
Registration of stillbirth and baby loss certificates
The Commons Library briefing outlines current legal arrangements for registering stillbirths, examines arguments for changing the law, and considers proposals to introduce baby loss certificates for parents.
Which Health and Wellness Influencers Talk About Medical Topics? Mostly Healthcare Professionals
Influencers who identify as healthcare professionals post substantially more about medical conditions, mental health and clinically supervised treatments than other health and wellness influencers, according to Pew’s content analysis.
Budget 2026
Project page tracking Budget 2026 coverage and analysis, maintained by the Institute for Government to follow fiscal announcements, policy measures and their implementation around the 2026 UK budget.
Religious groups’ midterm preferences
Public opinion polling summarises US religious groups’ midterm voting preferences, noting differences between denominations — for example, Catholics leaning three points towards Democratic House candidates — based on Pew’s recent analyses.
New UK sanctions target Kremlin war chest, propagandists and torturers
Introduces a package of 31 UK sanctions targeting Russian financial assets, propagandists and individuals accused of torture, intensifying economic pressure ahead of the winter season.
Draft legislation: Plastic packaging tax — chemical recycling and adoption of a mass balance approach
HMRC has published draft regulations and supporting documents consulting on a mass balance approach to chemically recycled plastic for the Plastic Packaging Tax, seeking technical views on proposed legislative wording.
Social housing landlord downgraded by RSH
The Regulator of Social Housing has downgraded GreenSquareAccord Limited to governance grade G3 and viability grade V3, signalling that the landlord has material weaknesses requiring improvement under RSH regulatory standards.
2026 financial forecasts of private registered providers
An overview of financial forecasts from private registered providers of social housing for 2026, summarising projected incomes, costs and financial health indicators across the sector to inform regulation and oversight.
Unexplained deaths in infancy, England and Wales: 2024
Annual data are published on sudden infant deaths and infant deaths remaining unexplained after full investigations in England and Wales for 2024, providing counts and breakdowns used to monitor trends and inform prevention work.
In Helping Ukraine, We Protect Ourselves
Argues that supporting Ukraine is in Western self-interest rather than charity, because Russia poses threats beyond Europe and Ukraine's battlefield innovation and civilian resilience offer lessons the West should adopt.
PM speech at the Innovation Nation Summit: 9 October 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech at the Innovation Nation Summit on 9 October 2026, addressing attendees at the national innovation conference and outlining the UK government’s priorities for supporting technological development and commercialisation.
Once again, business rates are a tax upon landlords
The piece argues business rates effectively tax landlords and criticises proposals to shift costs onto large retailers. It highlights John Lewis chairman Jason Tarry warning Chancellor John Healey that a 'warehouse tax' to fund Andy Burnham’s pub and venue cuts would threaten high‑street closures.
Courts and Tribunals Bill
The government formally introduced the Courts and Tribunals Bill to Parliament on 25 February 2026, initiating the legislative process for proposed changes to courts and tribunal structures and procedures (full bill text and details not included).
First ever UK-Germany tech corridor unlocks investment, jobs and opportunity for British business
A first UK‑Germany Industrial Tech Corridor will connect companies across both countries to promote investment, job creation and adoption of advanced technologies through partnerships and cross‑border collaboration.