The Week in UKOGB
Each Monday evening: the bills, elections, share moves and new members of the past week.
26 October to 2 November 2026
Parliament
- Public Safety and Border Security Act 2026 is now law
- Bill 4: Immigration and Border Control (Reform and Enforcement) Bill was defeated
Elections
New members: 8
- Welcome to John Smith MP, Sir Ted Carney KBE MP, Eli Goldsmith MP, David Sterling MP, jason, Jason Smedley, Ronald Eubingheuse, Rt Hon Sir alex KG KT GCB OM GCMG GCVO GBE CH KCB KCMG KCVO KBE CB CMG CVO CBE LVO OBE MVO MBE BEM PC KC.
The economy
- Bank Rate 2.5%, GDP growth 1.8%, Inflation (CPI) 1.9%, Unemployment 4.8%
19 October to 26 October 2026
Biggest rises on the UKOGB Stock Exchange
New members: 4
- Welcome to Owner, Rt Hon Sir Oliver Howard KG KC MP, Daniel Harris, Charlotte Elizabeth Windsor MP.
The economy
- Bank Rate 4.0%, GDP growth 1.2%, Inflation (CPI) 1.3%, Unemployment 4.9%