Trending in Politics (the UK) - Week 42, 2026

Weekly archive: 12–18 Oct 2026 (Monday to Sunday). Final ranking by peak daily search volume, as of Oct 18, 2026.

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1. katie zacharia 5000+ searches · 2 days

   • Trump says new White House press secretary Zacharia should 'reconsider' job days after starting role – BBC
   • Katie Zacharia fired after five days as White House press secretary – reports – The Guardian
2. bill murray 200+ searches · 2 days

   • Donegal is par for the course in Bill Murray’s new BBC series – Donegal Daily
   • Bill Murray's TV tour goes to Cork golf course – echo live
3. joe biden 500+ searches · 2 days

   • Former President Joe Biden: Our democracy depends on your generation’s leadership – Udreview
   • Joe Biden pens op-ed in University of Delaware student paper, calling democracy a 'gift you'll inherit' – PhillyVoice
4. bill gates 200+ searches · 2 days

   • Bill Gates Says Despite Elon Musk Being Mean to Him, He’s Still ‘In Awe’ of His Work — ‘He’s Brilliant, He’s Rich, He’s Influential’ – Barchart.com
   • Gates Praises Musk as Nadella Recalls Microsoft Meeting – SuaraGarut.ID
5. european parliament airline luggage regulations 500+ searches

   • Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz and others given date to allow passengers two free bags – Wales Online
   • New EU hand luggage rules confirmed - but UK travellers face a catch – The National Scot
6. bill nighy 200+ searches

   • "Wonderful" period drama with Bill Nighy is now streaming on the BBC – Digital Spy
   • Bill Nighy's BBC period drama is a 'phenomenal adaptation' and free to stream on iPlayer – Wales Online
7. israeli elections 200+ searches

   • If Netanyahu is defeated this month, the Israel-haters won’t let up one bit – The Telegraph
   • The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahu – Al Jazeera
8. volodymyr zelenskyy 2000+ searches

   • Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a 'disgrace' – BBC
   • Zelensky praises ‘real leaders’ in Europe with Trump relationship strained – The Hill
9. reform 100+ searches

   • Police investigate Reform mayor for allegedly sharing ‘naked and sexualised’ images of himself – The Guardian
   • Reform mayor under investigation for ‘cyberflashing’ – The Times
10. mw4 1000+ searches

    • Modern Warfare 4: Campaign Early Access Now Live – Call of Duty® | Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
    • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Review In Progress — Here's What We Think of The Campaign – IGN
11. kimberly guilfoyle 1000+ searches

    • New White House press secretary says Greece envoy Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign – BBC
    • Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign as ambassador after reports she asked Trump donor to pay bill – The Guardian
12. t 500+ searches

    • Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam – WSJ
    • Trump press secretary faces scrutiny over legal credentials – Yahoo
13. oil refinery 500+ searches

    • Zelenskyy defies Trump as Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries – Financial Times
    • Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Starlink satellite services are restored – Axios
14. us gas exploration greenland 500+ searches

    • Trump announces that 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration will begin in 'our' Greenland – Sky News
    • Greenland contradicts Trump’s claim that ‘massive’ oil and gas drilling is about to begin there – CNN
15. bbc donald trump lawsuit deposition 500+ searches

    • BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition as part of his $10bn lawsuit – The Guardian
    • Trump cancels deposition in BBC case, lawyers say – Politico
16. robert jenrick 500+ searches

    • Farage denies Reform would let troops shoot small boats after Jenrick’s ‘lethal force’ claim – The Guardian
    • Nigel Farage rows back on Jenrick’s claim that Reform would let Navy use ‘lethal force’ against migrants – The Independent
17. midterm election 500+ searches

    • Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost – BBC
    • Send us your questions on how the US economy is shaping the midterm elections – The Guardian
18. leonna mayor 200+ searches

    • ‘No reason to be ashamed’ - now find out what came next for the extraordinary Leonna Mayor – Racing Post
    • ‘Riding in this race is another way of giving back to a sport that has given me so much’ says broadcaster and Racing to School Ambassador Leonna Mayor as she prepares for Autism in Racing’s fundraisin – Racing to School
19. salisbury milford by election results 200+ searches

    • Liberal Democrats win 'most important' Salisbury by-election in 40 years – BBC
    • A pair of Liberal Democrat by-election wins – Mark Pack
20. trump midterms 200+ searches

    • Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad – BBC
    • Trump cancels plan to livestream execution after global condemnation – The Guardian
21. mike tyson gambling campaign dispute 200+ searches

    • Mike Tyson sued for £1.5m after refusing to fight giant talking pigeon – The Telegraph
    • Mike Tyson's Wife Jabs At Casino's 'Amateur Hour' Marketing – Law360
22. emma nishigaki 200+ searches

    • Evesham councillor Emma Nishigaki facing 'no confidence' vote – BBC
    • Evesham Town Councillor Emma Nishigaki to face ‘no confidence’ vote – The Evesham Observer
23. m 100+ searches

    • Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump’s ballroom – The Spokesman-Review
    • Leaked list shows what Microsoft, Amazon and other tech giants are giving for the White House ballroom – GeekWire
24. cnn 100+ searches

    • Judge extends White House access to banned media outlets CNN, MS Now and Politico – The Guardian
    • Judge says Trump press ban likely violates First Amendment – CNN
25. trump unavailable for bbc deposition 100+ searches

    • BBC asks judge to force Trump to sit for deposition as part of his $10bn lawsuit – The Guardian
    • BBC demands evidence from Trump’s children in libel case – The Telegraph
26. psni student officer recruitment campaign 100+ searches

    • The Police Service of Northern Ireland launches a new drive for student officers and police staff – Police Service of Northern Ireland
    • PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher launches recruitment drive for student officers – Belfast News Letter