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May 23, 2026
The party says its proposed policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through cuts to welfare.
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May 23, 2026
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.
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May 23, 2026
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.
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May 22, 2026
Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.
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May 22, 2026
Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage".
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May 22, 2026
The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
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May 22, 2026
Reform have hit back at the criticisms suggesting they were "politically influenced".
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May 22, 2026
Labour's candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must "get the balance right".
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May 22, 2026
The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
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May 22, 2026
The Welsh Parliament has flown a Ukrainian flag since the full invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
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May 22, 2026
Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.
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May 22, 2026
Cronus achieved internet fame after reports about his life in Westminster alongside his Tory MP owner emerged.
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May 22, 2026
Carla Denyer said she was taking "several weeks" off to recover from burnout
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May 22, 2026
Councillor Jake Austin will represent the Lib Dems in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.
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May 22, 2026
Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.
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May 22, 2026
Kirklees Council remains without a majority - or a leader - after a chaotic annual meeting left some of the newly-elected members confused.
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May 22, 2026
A number of Green councillors are ineligible to take up elected positions, leading to by-elections.
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May 22, 2026
The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
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May 22, 2026
The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons".
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May 22, 2026
Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month.
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May 22, 2026
The Welsh Parliament has flown a Ukrainian flag since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
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May 21, 2026
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
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May 21, 2026
The switch from First Past The Post to the Supplementary Vote had been expected to come into force by May 2027.
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May 21, 2026
How a lottery can change the law
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May 21, 2026
The prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership.
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May 21, 2026
Chris Kennedy withdraws from the contest hours after he was named as the Green Party's candidate.
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May 21, 2026
Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.
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May 21, 2026
City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir.
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May 21, 2026
The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.
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May 21, 2026
Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role".
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May 21, 2026
You might know Naz Shah as the MP for Bradford West. But her journey into politics is far from typical.
Naz grew up in poverty in Bradford in the 1970s, in a home affected by domestic abuse. As a child, she was sent to Pakistan and forced into marriage with her cousin, before returning to the UK.
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May 21, 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
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May 21, 2026
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
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May 21, 2026
Andy Burnham was speaking in a series of interviews with the candidates for the Makerfield by-election.
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May 21, 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?
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May 21, 2026
Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.
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May 21, 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will make a series of announcemenrs aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
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May 21, 2026
The chancellor is announcing measures aimed at easing the cost of living - but no help yet with energy bills.
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May 21, 2026
Chris Kennedy was selected by local party members following a hustings.
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May 21, 2026
Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
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May 20, 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.
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May 20, 2026
Finch now heads Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council as well as Warwickshire County Council
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May 20, 2026
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
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May 20, 2026
The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
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May 20, 2026
The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
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May 20, 2026
Campaigning organisation Searchlight claims Robert Kenyon was friends with a fascist campaigner on a now deleted Facebook page.
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May 20, 2026
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
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May 20, 2026
The government says the system is "broken", with too many people signed off work with no help to return.
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May 20, 2026
The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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May 20, 2026
The government has now shifted to a voluntary digital ID scheme which it says will allow people to access services more easily.
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May 20, 2026
The former first minister said a lack of new powers for Wales was significant in Labour's election defeat.
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May 20, 2026
Britain has had six leaders in 10 years. Why might Keir Starmer be the next forced out?
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May 20, 2026
A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.
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May 20, 2026
The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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May 20, 2026
Until his sudden departure, James Roscoe held one the most senior, high-profile roles in the British diplomatic service
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May 19, 2026
The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters".
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May 19, 2026
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.
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May 19, 2026
The MPs say the current first-past-the-post system for general elections is "broken".
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May 19, 2026
The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.
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May 19, 2026
Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins stood down as MPs after being elected to Holyrood earlier this month
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May 19, 2026
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?
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May 19, 2026
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.
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May 19, 2026
Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers.
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May 19, 2026
Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers.
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May 19, 2026
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents.
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May 19, 2026
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election.
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May 19, 2026
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.
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May 19, 2026
The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection.
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May 19, 2026
Flynn became the MSP for Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine earlier this month.
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May 19, 2026
Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families".
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May 19, 2026
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.
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May 19, 2026
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.
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May 19, 2026
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.
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May 18, 2026
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection
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May 18, 2026
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.
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May 18, 2026
The potential leadership challenger says he is not proposing the UK considers rejoining the EU.
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May 18, 2026
Reform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift.
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May 18, 2026
The prime minister has faced calls from his own MPs to step down and outline a timetable for his departure.
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May 18, 2026
How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?
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May 18, 2026
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.
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May 18, 2026
The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first.
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May 18, 2026
The prime minister has faced calls from his own MPs to step down and outline a timetable for his departure.
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May 18, 2026
In the most extreme cases, parents could face jail if they fail to take action to address their child's behaviour.
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May 17, 2026
The measures aim to prevent reoffending but campaigners say they fall short of the "ambitious action" needed.
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May 17, 2026
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.
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May 17, 2026
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
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May 17, 2026
Liberal Democrats won every single seat in Richmond-upon-Thames at the local election, but is that good for democracy?
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May 17, 2026
Why is the Labour party losing so many Muslim voters?
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May 17, 2026
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".
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May 16, 2026
The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.
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May 16, 2026
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
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May 16, 2026
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
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May 16, 2026
The former health secretary says there must be a 'proper contest' while Burnham says Labour needs to be 'saved from where it's been'.
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May 16, 2026
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.
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May 16, 2026
Reform UK councillor Karl Johnson is set to become the new leader of Wakefield Council following a dramatic shift in power last week. Here's what some of the locals think.
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May 16, 2026
The Reform donor also known as Chakrit Sakunkrit.
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May 15, 2026
Aeralis was hoping the UK government would award it a contract to replace the Hawk jets currently flown by the RAF.
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May 15, 2026
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.
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May 15, 2026
Could a Makerfield by-election decide who the next Labour Prime Minister will be?
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May 15, 2026
If the mayor goes on to win the by-election he would be able to a launch a leadership challenge against the PM.
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