No. 75 · Thursday, 22 October 2026
Which North Sea gas field did Prime Minister Andy Burnham approve this week, drawing criticism from climate campaigners?
BJackdaw
Why
The Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea was approved by the government on Wednesday despite opposition from environmental groups who argue it undermines climate targets.
BBC UKWhich Italian club inflicted Manchester United's heaviest Champions League defeat this week, winning 4-1?
DComo
Why
Como, playing only their third ever Champions League match, beat Manchester United 4-1 with Nico Paz starring in the performance that piled pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
BBC SportMeta was fined how much this week for violations related to user data privacy, the largest penalty against the company to date?
D$25bn
Why
Facebook's owner Meta received a record fine of $25 billion for breaches of user data privacy rules, exceeding a previous $18 billion settlement with California.
BBC BusinessAccording to National Archives files released this week, Welsh Labour figure Aneurin Bevan, who created what, was monitored by MI5 for over two decades?
DThe NHS
Why
Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan, the Welsh Labour firebrand who spearheaded the creation of the NHS, had his personal security file described as 'remarkably tame' despite MI5 monitoring him for more than two decades.
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