Emergency Readiness: The government has urged households to keep three days’ worth of cash, water and tinned food as part of a new campaign preparing for severe weather, cyberattacks and other disruptions. Media and AI: The Competition and Markets Authority has opened a probe into Meta’s proposed terms for using publishers’ content in its products, including AI; the company has paused the changes and says it will consult stakeholders. Ukraine War: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted Russia’s Sergei Lavrov at the G20, calling Moscow the aggressor and urging countries to cut revenues funding the war. Energy and Business: BP’s quarterly profits jumped to $8.46bn, an 18-year high, as the Iran conflict disrupted oil and gas supplies. Aerospace Investment: The government pledged up to £1.25bn for Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan engine research, with the project expected to support thousands of UK jobs. Housing: New planning rules taking effect on October 31 aim to speed up routine decisions, while 420 planners have been recruited to support the government’s 1.5 million-home target. Household Bills: Around 20 million households are due a £100 energy payment in January, with a separate £100m fund offering possible help to some who miss out.