Ministers approve £750m Marlow Film Studios development after review

Farmers protested in central London by driving tractors to Parliament on Budget day, voicing their concerns over inheritance tax. The demonstration resulted in several arrests, highlighting tensions between the agricultural community and government policies.

Paula Rego, a renowned artist, was inspired by Martin McDonagh's play 'The Pillowman,' which explores dark themes of child torture and murder. After viewing the play in 2004, Rego requested permission to name some of her artworks after it, reflecting her fascination with the interplay of brutality and beauty in storytelling.

The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has introduced a budget that raises taxes to manage debt and support public services, while also downgrading growth forecasts for the coming years. This budget aims to address pressing issues such as National Health Service (NHS) waiting times and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City council in London have been affected by a cyber-attack, prompting both councils to activate emergency plans as they assess potential data compromise. Several systems, including phone lines, have been impacted, leading to the shutdown of various computerized systems to prevent further damage.

Hania Rani premiered two new works at Barbican Hall in London, showcasing her unique blend of classical, jazz, and electronic music. The concert featured 'Shining,' inspired by a short story by Jon Fosse, performed by the Manchester Collective, appealing to a younger audience in a post-minimalist context.

Bahrain is set to argue before the UK Supreme Court that it has sovereign immunity against allegations of placing surveillance software on the computers of two dissidents residing in London. This legal battle follows the country's unsuccessful attempts to assert this immunity in both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is set to announce a new North Sea Strategy during her upcoming Budget speech, which will allow for increased drilling in the North Sea. This initiative reflects the Labour government's approach to energy production and economic growth in the region.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a budget aimed at addressing the UK's cost of living crisis, a pivotal moment for the Labour government led by Keir Starmer. The budget, scheduled for November 26, is expected to include significant tax increases to cover a £20 billion spending gap and to stabilize the economy amidst lower growth forecasts.