With Halloween just around the corner, a shocking investigation by the Trading Standards Institute has uncovered more than 90 percent of costumes tested, failed safety checks. Kerry Nicol from Trading Standards spoke to Ranvir and Richard about what you can look out for when buying costumes this Halloween. #halloween #costumes #safety

The British public is being urged to prepare for food shortages and widespread disruption in new government guidance designed to make sure that households can survive a weather, cyber or other serious emergency. On October 22, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said: ‘We saw the wildfires this summer. We're likely to see flooding this winter. And it's really important that we ask households and businesses, are they prepared? Are they ready?’ Good Morning Britain Correspondent Ashna Hurynag spoke to Alex Burden, a Director at Household Readiness, about how you can gradually get prepared. #stockpiling #government #emergencies

Storm Austen has hit the south-west of England bringing 80mph winds, power cuts to thousands of homes and warnings of major travel disruption. A second storm, Storm Boelo, will bring more wet and windy weather over the weekend. Good Morning Britain’s Senior Correspondent Jonathan Swain reports from Newquay. #stormausten #weather #storm

The UK is braced for ‘damaging’ winds and heavy downpours, with Storm Austen and Storm Boelo expected to cause disruption on Friday and over the weekend. Amber weather warnings are in place in Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly, where gusts could reach up to 80mph. Storm Boelo will also hit parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England over the weekend, bringing strong wind. Good Morning Britain’s Weather Presenter Laura Tobin explains what you can expect. #stormausten #StormBoelo #weather

After retiring from professional rugby, former England captain Phil Vickery started a new challenge of bodybuilding. He’s spoken to Good Morning Britain about how the training has given him a renewed sense of purpose. #bodybuilding #rugby #philvickery

Offenders who refuse to face their victims' families at sentencing could be stripped of privileges or kept in cells for weeks on end under tough new rules announced by the government. It follows cases in which several notorious murderers avoided facing up to the judge. Ministers hope the new penalties will be a tougher deterrent and give offenders "something more to lose". #prison #justice #sentencing

Storm Austen is set to arrive overnight, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. It’s the first named storm of the season, and will mainly affect southwestern areas. Good Morning Britain’s Weather Presenter Laura Tobin explains. #stormausten #weather #storm

Strictly Come Dancing contestants Cach and Maddie were on the Good Morning Britain sofa where they talked about Cach’s viral Frank ‘Sriracha’ slip-up and also took the chance to show-off some dance moves.

TV star Trisha Goddard gives an update on living with Stage 4 breast cancer, and she wants to spread the message that everyone should check their breasts, even those who have had cancer before. Trisha also shares her concerns around assisted dying after Esther Rantzen called for it again before she passed away last month.

The Government has approved a controversial new gas drilling operation in the North Sea. Jackdaw, about 150 miles east of Aberdeen, is a gas field that will now start to supply gas to British homes and businesses from the end of this month.

The first storm of the season is on its way with yellow weather warnings in place for Friday but how and why do we name our storms? Laura Tobin breaks it down for us:

The Prime Minister has hosted a reception for this year’s Pride of Britain winners. Among them were Zac Howells who steered his mum’s car to safety after her she passed out, Ellen Roome who has campaigned to make the internet safer after losing her son, and the GP Dr Eleanor Prior who helped dozens after a train crash in Bedford. Ashna Hurynag was at Downing Street for the reception

The King, Queen and Prince of Wales will join politicians, survivors and bereaved families in remembering the 116 children and 28 adults killed in the Aberfan disaster as people come together to mark the 60th anniversary. An entire generation was almost wiped out when thousands of tonnes of coal waste slid down the hillside before engulfing Pantglas Junior School on October 21 1966.

A 13-year-old from Wales has won a Pride of Britain Award after steering a car to safety after his mum suddenly passed out behind the wheel. Zac Howells, then 12, and his mum, Nicola Crump, were driving on a highway at about 60 mph on their way to Wellesbourne Market when Nicola started to feel unwell. After she passed out, Zac took over the wheel before calling 999.

The government is moving to close the loophole that allows killers and violent offenders detained in hospital to claim up to £800 a month in taxpayer-funded benefits. It's a move that the parents of Grace O'Malley-Kumar have long campaigned for. Grace was killed by Valdo Calocane, who has schizophrenia, in Nottingham in 2023 alongside Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates. Dr Sinead O’Malley and Dr Sanjoy Kumar joined Good Morning Britain to discuss the loophole

After a week of campaigning and public voting, Irlam in Manchester has been crowned the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion. Following over 150 nominations from across Britain, a judging panel selected 20 stations for the public vote. Irlam progressed to the final alongside Berney Arms, Brookwood, Cardross and Yatton, before securing 4786 votes to take the title.

Yellow weather warnings have been issued across parts of the country for later in the week, with stormy weather due. Alex tells us what to expect from the days ahead

Drivers are set to get new rights to challenge unfair private parking charges, including a guaranteed five minutes to decide whether to park, the Government has announced. Motorists will also be given 10 minutes to leave car parks without facing a penalty once their session ends under a new private parking code of practice. Jasmine breaks down what it means for you

A huge storm has caused flooding at Ibiza airport with torrential rainfall seen across other parts of Spain. Laura looks at what to expect over the coming days