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After a fire in Heckmondwike in which a 38-year-old man and his 9-year-old daughter died, a coroner warned that as many as 1.6 million Hoover and Candy tumble dryers may have similar design features. The manufacturer rejects the claim of a systemic problem.
Justyna Steczkowska will give two concerts in the UK: on 21 November 2026 in Birmingham and on 22 November in London. Tickets are already on sale, and both performances start at 19:00.
From 30 October 2026, fireworks are banned in selected areas of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Breaching a zone can lead to up to six months in jail or a fine of up to £5,000.
Ryanair wants to add routes and increase flight frequency from Rzeszów. Talks on a base at Jasionka airport could resume in 2028–2029 at the earliest, said Michał Kaczmarzyk, the airline's head in Poland.
On 21 October 2026 the European Commission opened formal proceedings against Booking.com. It will examine whether the platform tackles fake listings and phishing and clearly labels paid promotion of properties.
From 2027 the Polish government wants to raise corporate income tax (CIT) from 19% to 22% for the largest firms. Experts quoted by Rzeczpospolita warn that restructuring rules could also catch small companies.
On 21 October 2026 the government published its response to Sir David Bell's independent review of antisemitism in schools and colleges in England. It promises training, new guidance and a review of Holocaust education.
On 22 October 2026 the government announced new prison sanctions for offenders who refuse to attend sentencing, including up to 21 days in a cell and restricted visits. The rules are due to take effect next year.
Phil Foden scored three goals as Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 at home in matchday three of the Champions League league phase. The match was played on 20 October 2026.
On 21 October 2026 it was 60 years since the Aberfan disaster in Wales, which killed 116 children and 28 adults. The King, the Queen and the Prince of Wales were due to visit the village.
Manchester United lost 4-1 away to Como in the third round of the Champions League league phase on 21 October 2026. Nico Paz scored twice, and the future of head coach Michael Carrick is under scrutiny.
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $25bn for misleading the public over Facebook user data. According to the BBC, it is the largest fine to date against Facebook's owner.
The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for all of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and parts of West Devon. Storm Austen is due late on Thursday into Friday, 23 October 2026.