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News of Thursday, 29 October 2026
UK
Three perspectives
UK and Rolls-Royce agree £2.5bn jet-engine programme
The decade-long cooperation could support thousands of existing jobs and future aerospace manufacturing in Britain.
The government and Rolls-Royce have agreed a £2.5 billion, ten-year programme to develop next-generation jet engines in the UK. Ministers say it could support 3,300 existing jobs by the end of 2029 and create tens of thousands more over subsequent decades.
29 Oct 2026, 07:02
World
Spain declares three days of mourning after train crash
At least 68 people died when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain.
At least 68 people have died after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, authorities said. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced three days of national mourning as investigators began examining how one train struck another near Urda in Toledo province.
29 Oct 2026, 07:03
Economy
Three perspectives
Budget raises taxes on banks, property and savings
Chancellor John Healey says targeted increases will fund household support and protect the government’s fiscal plans.
The government will temporarily increase the bank corporation tax surcharge and raise taxes on property and savings income under the 2026 Budget. Chancellor John Healey said the measures would help fund household support while preserving the government’s fiscal rules.
29 Oct 2026, 07:02
Science
Rubin Observatory spots possible dwarf planet beyond Pluto
The object 2026 ED138 is a candidate, not yet a confirmed dwarf planet, and was found in early survey data.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory says astronomers using its data have identified a possible dwarf planet beyond Pluto. The object, provisionally designated 2026 ED138, still requires further observations and confirmation before its status is settled.
29 Oct 2026, 07:01
Tech
NASA and Google test robot for medical support in space
The proof-of-concept system is intended to help astronauts with equipment and basic medical tasks during distant missions.
NASA and Google are testing an AI-powered robotic system that could help astronauts with routine maintenance and medical support. The project is a laboratory proof of concept, not an approved autonomous medical service for spaceflight.
29 Oct 2026, 07:01
Few free sources
Fujifilm plans major expansion of data-tape capacity, reports say
Reports say the company will invest in magnetic tape as demand for long-term data storage grows, but public primary documentation was unavailable.
Fujifilm is reported to be planning a substantial increase in magnetic-tape capacity for data storage. The available reporting links the investment to rising demand from artificial intelligence and other data-intensive workloads.
29 Oct 2026, 07:00
Health
Three perspectives
New UK rules ban nicotine sales to under-18s
Retailers across the United Kingdom must now check the age of customers buying nicotine products, including pouches and nicotine gum.
New rules making it illegal to sell covered non-medicinal nicotine products to anyone under 18 have come into force across the United Kingdom. The restrictions cover products including nicotine pouches, nicotine strips and other non-medicinal nicotine products, alongside vaping products.
29 Oct 2026, 07:01