Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-09-30
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Tories would keep the triple lock as it is, says party chairman (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-30 07:37:41)
The triple lock, which was introduced but the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition in 2011, ensures state pensions rise by whichever is highest out of average earnings growth, consumer price index (CPI) inflation or 2.5%. -
Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-30 06:04:30)
The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good". -
Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years (BBC News - Politics 2026-09-30 05:27:23)
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.