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BBC Politics
Aug 31, 2026

Burnham to face Parliament as prime minister for first time
This may well be the point when his honeymoon period as PM ends and the hard work begins, Damian Grammaticas writes.

BBC Politics
Aug 31, 2026

More cells being built within prisons to help tackle overcrowding
The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.

BBC Politics
Aug 31, 2026

Mel Stride and Priti Patel replaced in major Tory reshuffle
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is shaking up her top team ahead of the party's conference in October.

BBC Politics
Aug 31, 2026

Sir Mel Stride and Priti Patel replaced in major Tory reshuffle
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is shaking up her top team ahead of the party's conference in October.

BBC Politics
Aug 31, 2026

Shadow justice secretary: Prisoner release scheme 'raises more questions than it answers'
The BBC spoke to Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy, who criticised the prime minister's response.

BBC Politics
Aug 31, 2026

Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
The warning comes after the prime minister said some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity.

BBC Politics
Aug 31, 2026

Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.

BBC Politics
Aug 31, 2026

Cleverly accuses Burnham of 'war on London'
Sir James Cleverly resigned from the shadow cabinet on Saturday to run for mayor of London.

BBC Politics
Aug 30, 2026

Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary
Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures.

BBC Politics
Aug 30, 2026

Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems
A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.

BBC Politics
Aug 30, 2026

Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?
The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.

BBC Politics
Aug 30, 2026

PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme
Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.

BBC Politics
Aug 29, 2026

Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament
The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.

BBC Politics
Aug 28, 2026

We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it
Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.

BBC Politics
Aug 28, 2026

PM stands 'full square behind' Good Friday Agreement
Sir Chris Bryant clarifies comments made by the prime minister on Thursday that a border poll is "off the table".

BBC Politics
Aug 28, 2026

Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer
Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.

BBC Politics
Aug 28, 2026

South of France holiday scuppers Davey's blood donation
The Lib Dem leader was unable to give blood due to visiting an area where there is the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.

BBC Politics
Aug 28, 2026

UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines
The Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft.

BBC Politics
Aug 28, 2026

FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published
The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.

BBC Politics
Aug 28, 2026

Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe
Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says
The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents
Scotland's information commissioner wants to challenge the Scottish government's use of exemptions to block the release of information.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

United Ireland poll is 'off the table', says PM
Andy Burnham's visit comes amid calls from Stormont for increased funding.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

The Briefing Room
Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning?

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Family welcomes review of law after driver who killed daughter ruled unfit to stand trial
The UK government says it is considering changing the law around defendants who are considered unfit to stand trial.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Burnham says united Ireland poll is 'off the table' during first NI visit
The prime minister says there has to be a focus on bringing people together.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

I was told I had no right to be at Eisteddfod, says Reform MS
Helen Jenner said she was criticised for attending the festival because of her membership of her party.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Andy Burnham arrives in NI for first visit as prime minister
He is expected to have community engagements in Belfast before meeting the leaders of Northern Ireland's main political parties.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year
Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

MP calls for transparency over drone factory
There are concerns about what protection is in place at a Ukrainian drone plant in the UK.

BBC Politics
Aug 27, 2026

What have Reform achieved in Wakefield in their first three months?
New leader has already repainted road markings - but will he be able to lower council taxes?

BBC Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers
The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.

BBC Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary
Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967, but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000.

BBC Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return
The framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former minister.

BBC Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Reviewing Plaid's first 100 days in charge
Wales political editor Gareth Lewis looks back on Plaid's first 100 days in power.

BBC Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.

BBC Politics
Aug 26, 2026

'Ironing board' train seats to get more cushions, transport secretary says
Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.

BBC Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.

BBC Politics
Aug 26, 2026

What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power?
Plaid ministers say they are making good progress but the opposition say little has been achieved.

BBC Politics
Aug 26, 2026

Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care
Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.

BBC Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Council investigates Reform's 'Farage Fest'
The organisers of "Farage Fest" - a victory party and rally for the Reform UK leader after the Clacton by-election - are being investigated for failing to get permission to hold it.

BBC Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Row breaks out over minister's tribute to all A66 crash victims
Home Office Minister Anna Turley paid tribute to all seven victims initially, sparking a backlash from the shadow justice secretary.

BBC Politics
Aug 25, 2026

DUP MP Gregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breach
The watchdog's investigation concerns the MP's spending against their Office Costs budget.

BBC Politics
Aug 25, 2026

Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.

BBC Politics
Aug 25, 2026

More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.

BBC Politics
Aug 25, 2026

UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says former Russian minister
The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Aug 25, 2026

UK drone factories may face attacks from 'unknown sources', says Kremlin adviser
The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Aug 24, 2026

More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.

BBC Politics
Aug 24, 2026

70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England as part of £39bn plan
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.

BBC Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Scottish National Investment Bank makes 'painful' £138m net loss
The publicly-owned body, which operates independently, has invested in several firms that collapsed last year.

BBC Politics
Aug 24, 2026

UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.

BBC Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Sharing dangerous driving videos is 'truly reprehensible', PM says
His comments come as the government urged TikTok and other social media firms to remove wrong-way driving videos.

BBC Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Reform says it will prioritise British-born workers for social housing
Labour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".

BBC Politics
Aug 24, 2026

The Global Story
The Ukrainian president's challenger is his former close adviser.

BBC Politics
Aug 24, 2026

Burnham to hand long-range missile blueprints to Zelensky as he visits Kyiv
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Aug 23, 2026

Reform says it will prioritise British-born young workers for social housing
Labour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".

BBC Politics
Aug 22, 2026

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

BBC Politics
Aug 22, 2026

Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October
Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.

BBC Politics
Aug 22, 2026

From Our Own Correspondent
Authorities are frustrated by the absence of victory as drone strikes bring the war home.

BBC Politics
Aug 22, 2026

Advisor O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans
Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.

BBC Politics
Aug 22, 2026

Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans
Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Burnham economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job
Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?
As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims
The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Solar farm approved despite public objection
The project has been approved by the government despite opposition from local people and their MP.

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Burnham to send high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices
The prime minister said the scheme would help communities "unleash and unlock their potential".

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

PM challenged to song battle by health campaigner
Ashleigh Harley is being joined for her performance by 1960s star Brian Hyland.

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Wildfire-hit residents remove Greenpeace mural of Burnham from scorched mountain
After wildfires the group painted an image bearing the words "Our house is on fire, Andy".

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikes
It follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Council with no leader faces government takeover
The Greater Manchester authority has been in no overall control since the local elections in May.

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

NI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK region
The figures estimate the amount of money that people have for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and received benefits.

BBC Politics
Aug 21, 2026

The town whose council wants migrants to move in
Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

My life was changed by a terror attack - now survivors like me won't be forgotten
The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Harry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security
Their surprise announcement means a fresh decision will need to be made on the level of publicly funded protection they are entitled to.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Trial of facts over ex-mayor's 'bigoted' tweets
Pat Marsh, a long-serving councillor in Harrogate, has been deemed unfit to stand trial.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Reform's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord reveals cancer diagnosis
Malcolm Offord said he had a procedure last week to remove his prostate and was now "clear" and "raring to go".

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics'
Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Reform suspends councillor ahead of court case
Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, is facing a court case over the post about the Nigerian population.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships
Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says
The prime minister also wishes the Duke and Duchess well after it emerged they are returning to the UK.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Labour leadership: Marra says party must work for stronger Scotland
Scottish Labour leadership candidtate Michael Marra says the party must work for Scotland.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Labour leadership: Fagan says indyref calls and Sturgeon era 'over'
Labour leadership Joe Fagan says the days of calls for an indyref and the Nicola Sturgeon era 'over'.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Asylum seekers told rape and harassment illegal in UK in new Home Office booklet
The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps
The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Greens call for windfall tax on big banks' profits to support small business
Zack Polanski says profits over £800m should be taxed to cut tax bills for a million smaller companies.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Councils turn to AI in attempt to fill £4bn black hole
Councils across the UK are making cuts of £3bn this financial year, despite recent funding reforms.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

AI will not solve council cash crisis, say experts
Councils across the UK are making cuts of £3bn this financial year, despite recent funding reforms.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2026

Wildfire 'overlooked' as it was in the North - MP
Alison Hume says farmers' losses from the Langdale Moor fire had "slipped through the cracks".

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