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Petrofac files for administration putting 2,000 jobs at risk

Petrofac’s UK business is based in Aberdeen and is involved in the operation of North Sea oil platforms for firms including BP and Shell.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

Thousands of jobs at risk as Petrofac files for administration

Petrofac said it will now enter insolvency after Dutch electricity grid TenneT terminated a major contract

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Pokemon Legends: Z-A beat Battlefield 6 to become the best-selling game in Europe last week, but it's still the smallest Pokemon RPG launch for 7 years

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition was the best-selling version in the UK

GamesRadar · Oct 27, 2025

Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals

Study of Met Office data one of first to show how nocturnal insects affected by factors such as light pollution

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025

The Shark Detect is the most convenient vacuum I've ever tested – it's the perfect everyday cleaner

The Shark Detect Clean & Empty IW4621UKT boasts a slew of intelligent features and comes with an auto-empty dock, for truly low-effort cleaning.

TechRadar · Oct 27, 2025

Shocking 55% Surge in Racist Attacks on UK Nurses – What Is Happening?

A new Royal College of Nursing (RCN) report reveals a shocking 55% surge in racist attacks on UK nurses over the past three years, exposing deep-rooted discrimination in the NHS and urgent calls for reform.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025

Rachel Reeves hints at tax rises in Budget as she heads to Riyadh in search of trade deal

The chancellor is widely expected to use the Budget to increase taxes once again, with the Institute for Fiscal Studies estimating she needs to find £22bn via tax rises or spending cuts to meet her self-imposed fiscal rule

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Reeves signals tax rises being considered at Budget during Saudi Arabia visit

In an indication some form of tax rises could be on the table, the Chancellor suggested the Government needed to ensure its fiscal rules are met.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

UK Supermarkets Warn Rachel Reeves: Tax Hike Would Bring 'Inevitable' Blow to Food Prices

UK leading supermarket chains have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap a planned business rates surtax, warning it would drive up food prices and hit household budgets.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025

UK travellers hit by flight delays and cancellations ahead of ‘catastrophic’ Hurricane Melissa

Holidaymakers stranded in Jamaica as airlines warn passengers not to travel to airports

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025