In numbers
Friday 2 October 2026
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Conservatives promise 50,000 more prison places to end early releases
The party says it would spend £2 billion a year on new prisons in England and Wales. Its timetable and claims about crime remain proposals, while prison leaders warn about staffing.
PoliticsBosses of three British train leasing firms received £3.5m as companies paid £391m in dividends
The Guardian’s review of company accounts puts executive pay and shareholder distributions in focus as the government considers public ownership for future trains.
CultureTraitors-style castle events in Scotland: what the packages cost and include
Organisers report renewed interest as Celebrity Traitors returns. A published castle offer costs £4,388 for two guests, while exclusive hire can run much higher.
BusinessBBC redundancy process raises fears for BBC Three and BBC Scotland
The broadcaster is seeking staff interest in voluntary redundancy as it pursues £500m in savings. It has not confirmed plans to close either channel.
PoliticsZack Polanski proposes three-year cap on private rent rises
The Green leader is expected to call for annual increases to be limited by inflation, wage growth or 2%, whichever is lowest. The plan has not become law.
PoliticsWhite House estimates DSA proposals would add a $48.9 trillion fiscal burden
The Council of Economic Advisers’ projection covers seven policy proposals over 2027–2036. Medicare for All accounts for most of the estimated total, which depends on the administration’s assumptions.
PoliticsTrump’s $500 ACA checks are in the mail. Here’s who gets them
Treasury began mailing payments on September 30 to approximately 950,000 ACA customers across 30 states. Eligibility is limited, and arrival dates remain unclear.
SportsArike Ogunbowale’s 45-point record: the late shots that saved Dallas’ season
A corner three forced overtime, then Ogunbowale scored 11 more points. Dallas’ 108–100 win over Golden State sends their playoff series to a deciding Game 3.
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