UK-EU Politics: Labour conference comments from PM Andy Burnham have reignited the debate on rejoining the EU, with France and Spain responding “welcome back” after he said Brexit has done “more harm than good.” Middle East Security & Sanctions: The UK says it has “strong indications” Iran was behind a suspected plot near RAF Fairford, while Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu claims Israel warned the UK of an “Iranian-sponsored attack” before sanctions were imposed; meanwhile, Britain announced 31 new sanctions targeting Russian propagandists and torturers. Economy & Markets: UK 30-year borrowing costs jumped above 6% for the first time since 1998 as a global bond sell-off intensifies, adding pressure ahead of the budget. Cost of Living & Housing: Nationwide reports house price growth slowed to 0.8% in September; Right to Buy has halved council homes in Nuneaton and Bedworth, worsening shortages. Business & Jobs: Greggs plans to shut four factories and cut about 740 jobs; Volkswagen faces a potential up to £1.5bn bill tied to the motor finance compensation scheme. Local Incidents: A69 in Northumberland remains blocked both ways after a car fire; a motorcyclist was seriously injured in Birmingham after a crash on Bristol Road; Coventry police appeal after a broken-jaw assault outside a city-centre pub. Safety Warnings: Parents are told to stop using certain baby sleeping bags that lack armholes or include a hood for unsupervised sleep.