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BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was "delighted" the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people".

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Foreign interference in UK politics to be investigated after jailing of ex-Welsh Reform leader
Communities secretary says the country must learn lessons from the Nathan Gill bribery case.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Former Oxfam boss to sue charity over dismissal
Halima Begum's solicitors say she was "forced to resign" due to the charity's conduct towards her.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing
Critics say government changes to a flagship biodiversity policy could stall nature recovery.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Minister orders probe into foreign interference in politics
Communities Secretary Steve Reed says the country "must learn the lessons" from a recent court case.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Streeting condemns Labour donor's Bondi attack remarks
Businessman Dale Vince has faced a backlash for saying Israel's PM "wants antisemitism to be a thing".

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people"

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Government considers advertising or subscription model for BBC
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Dentists to prioritise urgent care and save some patients more than £200 under plans
New incentives for dentists to offer longer-term packages of treatments for major issues such as gum disease.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

BBC says it will defend Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama speech edit
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
Unemployment rises again as job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Asylum hotel firm hands back almost £14m in profits amid anger over service
Mears, which provides services in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the north of England, made more profit than its contracts allow.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Debate on BBC's future kick-started by government consultation
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

I'm part of Labour's new generation, Welsh FM says
Eluned Morgan says a "new team" will set a "very different agenda" for Labour in Wales.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.1%
Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market"

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Scotland's justice secretary to face no confidence vote in grooming gangs row
Opposition parties have accused Angela Constance of misrepresenting the position of a leading expert on grooming gangs.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

We need more people ready to fight, military chief says
Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what "sacrifice for our nation means" as the threat from Russia worsens.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

Whole-of-society effort needed to deter Russia threat, armed forces chief says
Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what "sacrifice for our nation means" as the threat from Russia worsens.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

UK and South Korea strike trade deal
UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

Five councillors leave Labour for Greens
The Greens now have representation on Brent Council, but Labour still retain political control.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

MI6 chief: 'We are operating in space between peace and war'
Blaise Metreweli's first speech heading the agency focused on the multi-faceted threat posed by Russia.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

I will get to the bottom of these leaks, says Starmer
The PM has faced a succession of embarrassing leaks about the Budget and his leadership in recent weeks.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

Scottish government drops plans to reduce national speed limit
Plans to reduce the national speed limit on single carriageways from 60mph to 50mph were unpopular.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

Ministers finalising definition of anti-Muslim hatred
The draft definition does not include the term Islamophobia, after concerns were raised over freedom of speech.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

Doctors vote to go ahead with this week's five-day strike in England
It comes after ministers made fresh offer amid warning the walkout is risky as NHS battles wave of flu.

BBC Politics
Dec 15, 2025

UK chief rabbi says cousin hid for 15 'terrifying' minutes in Bondi attack
Chief rabbi says "fact that today every public Jewish gathering must be weighed for risk is a sign of something deeply wrong".

BBC Politics
Dec 14, 2025

Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn
Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia".

BBC Politics
Dec 14, 2025

UK events remember Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communities
At least 11 people have been killed and a further 29 injured in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations.

BBC Politics
Dec 14, 2025

King 'appalled and saddened' by Bondi attack on Jewish community
At least 11 people were killed and a further 29 injured in the shooting during Hanukkah celebrations.

BBC Politics
Dec 14, 2025

Bondi attack on Jewish community 'sickening' says Starmer
At least 11 people were killed and a further 29 injured in the shooting during Hanukkah celebrations.

BBC Politics
Dec 14, 2025

Violence against women a national emergency, Mahmood says
Specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams will be introduced to every police force in England and Wales by 2029.

BBC Politics
Dec 14, 2025

Acting Reform UK council leader says it is time to 'move on'
Former leader Ian Cooper had his membership of Reform UK revoked after being accused of making racist comments on social media.

BBC Politics
Dec 14, 2025

Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election
The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".

BBC Politics
Dec 13, 2025

All police forces to get specialist sexual offence teams, Mahmood pledges
It is part of a long-delayed plan aimed at halving violence against women and girls within a decade.

BBC Politics
Dec 13, 2025

'Toilet police' not expected over single-sex space guidance, equality boss says
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said "things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights".

BBC Politics
Dec 13, 2025

2025 was a crazy year in politics. But 2026 could be wild
Reform's rise, Labour's woes and Trump's presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring?

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

No plans to force drivers to report collisions with cats, government says
Nearly 11,000 people have signed a Parliamentary e-petition calling for a new law to report collisions.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine
After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest
The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

Reform claims to now have more members than Labour
Nigel Farage's party says it has overtaken Labour to have more members than any other party in the UK.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

Russia hits back at Europe's big plan to loan Moscow's frozen cash to Ukraine
Russia's central bank says it is suing Belgium's Euroclear in court following an EU bid to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

Reform wins first council by-election in Scotland
David McLennan has been elected as a councillor in West Lothian, taking the seat from Scottish Labour.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

What's happening with the assisted dying bill?
It's more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

'Double whammy' of flu and strikes a risk to patients, Streeting says
Hospitals could struggle with rising numbers of flu patients and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week, says Health Secretary.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

UK economy shrank unexpectedly in October
The economy contracted by 0.1% whereas analysts had expected to see slight growth.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

Councils to get £3bn for thousands more school spaces for Send pupils
The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

The nuclear power station on the front line of an election battle
Scotland's last operational plant, at Torness in East Lothian, is scheduled to cease operating in 2030.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

Boys to be target of UK's violence against women strategy
Changing attitudes among boys and young men will be central to the government's plan, the BBC is told.

BBC Politics
Dec 12, 2025

Schoolboys to be target of UK's violence against women strategy
Changing attitudes among boys and young men will be central to the government's plan, the BBC is told.

BBC Politics
Dec 11, 2025

Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs
It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget.

BBC Politics
Dec 11, 2025

MP breached rules through APPG link to Israel
He fails to carry out due diligence over the funding links of a parliamentary group's secretariat.

BBC Politics
Dec 11, 2025

Swinney stands by Constance in grooming gangs row
The justice secretary is facing calls to resign after being accused of misleading the Scottish Parliament.

BBC Politics
Dec 11, 2025

Workers' rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat
It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.

BBC Politics
Dec 11, 2025

Former Tory MP and council leader joins Reform UK
The former MP for Mansfield confirms he is making the switch to Reform after a year out of politics.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Exiled Hong Kong activist target of sexually explicit harassment campaign
The campaign saw letters containing fake images of Carmen Lau sent to her neighbours.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Last-minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Intensive work continuing on Ukraine plan, European leaders say after Trump call
Ukraine is at a "critical moment", the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies among new peers
Downing Street announced 34 new peers to "correct" an imbalance against Labour in the House of Lords.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

MPs criticise delay to violence against women strategy
The government's strategy to tackle the issue has already been pushed back three times this year.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Palestine Action hunger strikers call for urgent meeting with ministers
Lawyers for eight remand prisoners waiting to go on trial say they could die in prison as part of their protest.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call
"Intensive work" is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Last minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Fine intimidating balaclava wearers £100, MP says
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy says "it's not right" people are avoiding parks because of the youths.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

PMQs: Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label as Badenoch attacks government's record
Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label from Badenoch at PMQs

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Council tax rises not ruled out after Plaid-Labour budget deal
Welsh rates of council tax could still rise, according to a councillor, despite budget deal.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Trump attack on London mayor is wrong, says No 10
Sir Keir Starmer's press secretary says Donald Trump's comments about the London mayor were "wrong".

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Don't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM
The Lib Dem leader criticises US national security strategy, which warns Europe faces "civilisational erasure".

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Reform defends selection of Bangladeshi candidate
Addy Mo Asaduzzaman, 23, has indefinite leave to remain in the UK after studying in Portsmouth.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

European ministers back ECHR plan to tackle illegal migration
Countries in the treaty - including the UK - will negotiate a "political declaration" to make it easier to deport migrants.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

Hundreds of youth centres planned to reach 'isolated' generation
The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.

BBC Politics
Dec 10, 2025

PM urges European leaders to reform human rights laws to tackle illegal migration
It comes as leaders meet in Strasbourg to discuss a potential shake-up of the European Convention on Human Rights.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds
In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds "reactive" government policies moved problems elsewhere.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start
The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

No 10 denies failing to defend Khan against Trump
The US president takes another swipe at Sir Sadiq Khan, describing him as a "disgusting mayor".

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Budget could knock 0.5% off inflation next year, Bank chief says
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Nigel Farage meets French far-right leader in London
National Rally president Jordan Bardella says he believes the Reform UK leader will become the next British PM.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Ex-Reform council leader quits following social media probe
Ian Cooper had already had his Reform UK membership revoked by the party.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Ex-children's boss to lead grooming gang inquiry
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said Baroness Longfield had "devoted her life to children's rights".

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine's war with Russia.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Labour and Plaid Cymru agree Welsh budget deal
Labour and Plaid agree a deal on spending plans, helping avoid a government defeat in January.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch
Badenoch claimed Labour had tipped the balance too far against workers and in favour of welfare.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Much of £10.9bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Rayner urges MPs not to 'blink or buckle' on employment rights
The government U-turned on protection against dismissal from day one last month in a bid to pass the bill.

BBC Politics
Dec 09, 2025

Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.

BBC Politics
Dec 08, 2025

Minister 'disgusted' after soldiers injured in Ajax exercise
Luke Pollard says three investigations are under way after further problems emerged with the beleaguered armoured vehicle programme.

BBC Politics
Dec 08, 2025

Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say
Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of France, Germany and the UK held talks in London to discuss the latest US efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Dec 08, 2025

Tories set out plans for judge-led grooming gang inquiry
Kemi Badenoch says Labour lacks "the political courage" to deliver its delayed national inquiry.

BBC Politics
Dec 08, 2025

Police assess claims Reform overspent on Farage election campaign
The party denies breaking electoral law, saying the "inaccurate claims come from a disgruntled former councillor".

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