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BBC Politics
Dec 19, 2025

Government data stolen in hack, minister confirms
The trade minister says information was accessed and an investigation has been launched.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Farage will not face police inquiry into spending
It comes despite a former aide claiming Reform UK overspent on Farage's election campaign.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Elections face further delays over councils shake-up
The prospect of further suspensions to local polls has triggered a blame game between the parties.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps
A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

'Secret bugging' of SNP MSP unacceptable - Swinney
The first minister has responded to reports of a staff member recording an SNP member they worked for.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets
The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

No apology from Welsh secretary over town centre cash row
Jo Stevens spoke after a Labour Senedd member said ministers in Cardiff were being "humiliated".

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

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

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders hold crunch talks on Russia's frozen assets
The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Ajax trial paused after soldier falls ill in another vehicle
Twenty-three vehicles were already taken out of use after soldiers fell ill from noise and vibration.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'
The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' over inheritance tax, report finds
A government-commissioned report into farm profitability says farmers fear what the future might hold.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Bomb disposal robot destroys Labour MPs' Christmas cards
Remnants of Christmas cards intended for Labour MPs and constituency offices were found at the site.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Welsh ministers 'humiliated' by Starmer government, says Labour MS
A Senedd debate heard tensions within Labour between Cardiff and Westminster over how devolution should work.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Starmer faces rebellion over plan to cut jury trials
Nearly 40 Labour MPs send a letter to Sir Keir Starmer warning the proposal will "limit a fundamental right".

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders start crunch talks on Russia's frozen cash
The leaders are deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Zelensky appeals to EU leaders facing crunch decision on Russia's frozen cash
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Jury trial reforms: How did the court backlog get so bad?
The Crown Court backlog is at a record high. BBC Verify takes a look at how we got here.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

How the court backlog became a huge problem - and why it's so hard to fix
The Crown Court backlog is at a record high. BBC Verify takes a look at how we got here.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

79,600 criminal cases are still outstanding in England and Wales. How did we get here?
The Crown Court backlog is at a record high. BBC Verify takes a look at how we got here.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

Boys to be sent on courses to tackle misogyny in schools
The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday.

BBC Politics
Dec 18, 2025

The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK
Why did the people of Whitburn - and nearby Blackburn - choose Nigel Farage's party over others?

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Group of Labour MPs warns Starmer over jury trial limits
Almost 40 send a letter to Sir Keir Starmer voicing concerns that the proposal will "limit a fundamental right".

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

King's Speech set for week after crunch elections
Sir Keir Starmer is set to unveil the agenda for the next phase of his government in the aftermath of May's elections.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Watch: The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK
Reform won a surprise victory in a council by-election in West Lothian - their first win in Scotland.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys
The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence "must be the first priority of any government".

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Streeting rejects calls to stop puberty blocker trial
The health secretary tells MPs he is "uncomfortable" about the use of the drugs but he was following expert advice.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Labour lifts council tax cap in six southern areas
The councils are among those expected to lose out under a move to shift funding to more deprived areas.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Welsh secretary labelled 'dinosaur' for only communicating in English
A Plaid Cymru politician says Jo Stevens showed an "incredible lack of respect" for the Welsh language.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Permanent border facility approved for Kent
The site at Sevington is used to carry out checks on goods going in and out of the UK.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

MP protests in support of hunger strike prisoner
The MP said remand prisoner Qesser Zuhrah, who is on day 46 of her hunger strike, could die.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Ex-Labour mayor joins Green Party
The ex-North of Tyne Mayor describes politics as "a mess", but Labour calls him as a "liability".

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Starmer calls doctors' strike 'dangerous' as five-day walkout begins
The doctors' union, the British Medical Association, said it was time the government came up with "a genuinely long-term plan" on pay and jobs.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Ex-Labour mayor Jamie Driscoll joins Green Party
The former North of Tyne Mayor describes Britain as "a mess".

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Left-wing candidate beats Starmer ally to lead UK's biggest union
Andrea Egan, who was expelled from Labour three years ago, replaces Unison's current general secretary Christina McAnea.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

UK will rejoin Erasmus student scheme in 2027
The UK left in December 2020 as part of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU negotiated by Boris Johnson.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

Lower clothing and food prices help inflation fall by more than expected
The November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.

BBC Politics
Dec 17, 2025

New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Government addicted to making announcements, says PM's enforcer
The government is not doing enough to deliver on the public's priorities, Darren Jones tells MPs.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands
The UK had ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU.

BBC Politics
Dec 16, 2025

Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI
Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London.

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

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

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

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.

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