The Vector
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News of Monday, 26 October 2026
UK
Hundreds of flights delayed as power surge disrupts Stansted
Airport systems were restored on Sunday evening after security and baggage operations failed.
A power surge at London Stansted Airport delayed about 250 flights and cancelled six on Sunday. The airport said its systems were operational again by the evening after security and baggage services were disrupted.
26 Oct 2026, 07:01
Three perspectives
Crown Court trials are being listed as far ahead as 2030
The backlog has reached record levels, with tens of thousands of cases waiting to be resolved.
Criminal trials in England and Wales are being listed as far ahead as 2030 as the Crown Court backlog continues to grow. Official figures show 80,829 cases were open at the end of June, the highest recorded level in the published series.
26 Oct 2026, 07:01
Politics
Three perspectives
Government expected to announce £1bn housing boost as registrations fall
The proposed funding comes as registrations for new homes fall and Labour’s building target faces renewed scrutiny.
The government is expected to announce more than £1bn for social and affordable housing in Wednesday’s Budget. The plan comes after new-home registrations fell sharply in the third quarter, raising questions about Labour’s target of 1.5 million homes.
26 Oct 2026, 07:02
World
Three perspectives
Vučić concedes election defeat to Serbia’s student-backed movement
The projected result would give the student-backed movement a parliamentary majority.
Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat in Serbia’s parliamentary election to the student-backed Students’ List. He said the movement would win between 135 and 140 of the 250 seats, while celebrations were reported in Belgrade and other cities.
26 Oct 2026, 07:03
Media
Few free sources
Three perspectives
BBC reportedly agrees £400,000 settlement with filmmaker
The settlement followed allegations of antisemitic treatment, but the BBC did not admit liability.
The BBC has reportedly agreed a £400,000 settlement with Jewish documentary-maker Lucie Kon over allegations that she was bullied and forced out of the broadcaster. The amount and details have not been independently confirmed.
26 Oct 2026, 07:00