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BBC Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Young, Welsh and torn on independence
A body has been set up to consider the case for Welsh independence as well as more devolved powers.

BBC Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Military base asylum plans granted planning approval
The Home Office's application to house up to 1,256 men at the site near Bicester was fast-tracked.

BBC Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Can Burnham avoid another Labour welfare rebellion?
Any revolt among MPs is likely to be smaller than the one that badly damaged Keir Starmer's government.

BBC Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Some childhood offenders may no longer have to reveal convictions to employers
The proposals would change how crimes committed by children are disclosed to bosses in England and Wales.

BBC Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Parliament date set for 'summer of sex' debate
South Derbyshire MP Samantha Niblett is campaigning for lifelong sex education.

BBC Politics
Nov 12, 2026

MPs urge Labour ministers to get on with trophy hunting ban
It has been over two years since Labour promised to ban imports of the parts of animals hunted for sport.

BBC Politics
Nov 12, 2026

UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years
?The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures.

BBC Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership'
PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.

BBC Politics
Nov 12, 2026

Why has a Reform MS been banned from speaking in the Senedd?
Joe Martin has been banned from speaking until he apologises for his comments, as Gareth Lewis explains.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Burnham's push for closer EU ties causes ripples in his party and others
Ahead of a week which will focus minds on the UK's relationship with the bloc, the prime minister's stance on Europe is causing MPs to think about their leaders' individual strategy.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Some under-25s should get less benefits, Milburn review to say
The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

How would you describe your ethnicity on the census?
A group of MPs wants the census to include more ethnicity options to allow people to define themselves as black English or Asian English.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

'Not the answer': Labour MPs speak out against Rosebank as decision looms
There is a growing expectation among senior Labour figures that drilling in the oil field will be given the green light.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Former minister calls for phone tech to block live-streamed child sex abuse
New technology would block the live-streaming of child sexual abuse on phones, tablets and laptops.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Burnham signals backing for more ethnicity options on next census
It comes after a Lib Dem MP said black English or Asian English should be specific options for respondents.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Reform boycotts Senedd after member banned for saying white people are being replaced
Party members withdrew from most of Wednesday's Senedd proceedings over Joe Martin's speaking ban.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

MPs jostle for slice of £14.6m from axed leisure centre
Over £14m is available to be spent due to the cancellation of a new leisure centre in Bradford.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive
Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.

BBC Politics
Nov 11, 2026

Acquitted 'China spy': I was fall guy for security services
Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.

BBC Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Census should include black English and Asian English options, says MP
Josh Babarinde's proposal is also supported by other MPs, including David Lammy and Sir James Cleverly.

BBC Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Scottish Labour leader says the UK should re-join EU
Michael Marra said he wanted "solidarity, not separation" and accepted that "re-joining the EU won't be easy".

BBC Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Shopping centre will 'make Wakefield the city to be in'
Shopping centre will 'make Wakefield the city to be in'

BBC Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Tories pledge to cut benefits for children with 'milder cases' of ADHD
Conservative shadow minister Helen Whately says the system risks putting children on a "conveyor belt" towards a "lifetime on benefits".

BBC Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Tories pledge to restrict benefits for children with ADHD
Conservative shadow minister Helen Whately says the system risks putting children on a "conveyor belt" towards a "lifetime on benefits".

BBC Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

BBC Politics
Nov 10, 2026

Hundreds more offenders leaving jail on Tuesday
At least 1,350 offenders have been released from jail early under the scheme so far.

BBC Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Hundreds more offenders to leave jail on Tuesday
At least 1,350 offenders have been released from jail early under the scheme so far.

BBC Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.

BBC Politics
Nov 09, 2026

How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.

BBC Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Why are hundreds of prisoners being released early?
More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early.

BBC Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Action on energy costs is my overriding aim, says Fahnbulleh
The energy secretary says reducing bills is key to maintaining public support for climate action.

BBC Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Man jailed over racist Badenoch death threats
Kieran Kyle sent emails to the Tory party leader in which he made racist references, a court hears.

BBC Politics
Nov 09, 2026

Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week
New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission.

BBC Politics
Nov 08, 2026

'Time is up': Minister warns media industry to take abuse seriously in wake of Brand case
Lisa Nandy tells the BBC "many people" in the media industry have come forward to her.

BBC Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Society needs to act to help white working-class pupils, inquiry says
The education secretary says she is backing the inquiry to "get to the heart of the barriers holding children back".

BBC Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Government 'looking seriously' at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
The culture secretary confirms reports they could be in the list of platforms set to be banned next March.

BBC Politics
Nov 08, 2026

Nandy rejects claims of politicising Remembrance Sunday after Erasmus row
The culture secretary says the UK rejoining the EU's study and work scheme will help honour wartime sacrifice.

BBC Politics
Nov 07, 2026

UK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC
The former Brexit negotiator says EU countries would reject any British attempts to follow economic rules "a la carte".

BBC Politics
Nov 07, 2026

Parliament restoration delays 'frustrating', says Commons Speaker
Sir Lindsay Hoyle urges action after a committee warns it is "crunch time" for the ailing building.

BBC Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Why smoky bacon crisps threaten to reignite rows over EU rules
A post-Brexit deal on food standards has raised questions over the future naming of the classic British snack.

BBC Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand
The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.

BBC Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Burnham says he was not aware of Brand's 'horrific' crimes
The prime minister told the BBC that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.

BBC Politics
Nov 06, 2026

PM tells firms to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law
The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

BBC Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Policing needs reform to cope with modern criminals, Met Police chief warns
The Met Police chief used a speech to argue that the current policing system in England and Wales is "heading for failure" without urgent change.

BBC Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Algorithm allocates Highland 'significant increase' in asylum-seeking children
Highland Council says the formula fails to take into consideration housing challenges it is facing.

BBC Politics
Nov 06, 2026

Reform councillor's post branded racist by Labour
Carl Johnson writes that "no foreigner" should be allowed to stand in elections.

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

Met chief warns policing 'heading for failure' without reform
Sir Mark Rowley will argue that the current system is unable to cope with the sophistication of modern criminals.

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

Thatcher's Right to Buy created a generation of homeowners - did it also fuel the housing crisis?
Labour is weakening Margaret Thatcher's landmark housing policy. Will it really fix Britain's social housing woes?

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

Thatcher's Right to Buy split my estate. Now its days could be numbered
Labour is weakening Margaret Thatcher's landmark housing policy. Will it really fix Britain's social housing woes?

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

Firms told to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law
The goverment argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

More Mandelson papers set to be published before Christmas
Documents were published in March and June - but others were withheld because they were part of a police investigation.

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

'Not my job to set a budget,' says secretary of state
Sir Chris Bryant is understood to have asked parties to commit to raising an extra £200m in income.

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

Chris vs Chris: Who's running and what's at stake this New Zealand election
New Zealanders will head to the polls on 7 November to elect a new government, with rising cost of living a key concern for voters.

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

No budget resolution reached yet, says O'Neill
Sir Chris Bryant is understood to have asked parties to commit to raising an extra £200m in income.

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

Farage says he is worried Trump will step up Iran war after midterm 'disaster'
Donald Trump "broke a promise" to the American electorate by launching the war, Reform UK leader adds.

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

Swinney criticises UK move to ban new North Sea drilling
The first minister has told Holyrood fossil fuels will be required "for some years to come".

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

Putin not invited to G20 summit in Manchester, says Burnham
The prime minister has said sanctions against Russia mean Putin will not attend the summit in November 2027.

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

Could this be the last Bonfire Night for noisy fireworks?
About 20 million people enjoy fireworks at home every year, but some campaigners want quieter displays.

BBC Politics
Nov 05, 2026

Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown
A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp
MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology
British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift
The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

Palestine Action ban undermined confidence in anti-terror laws, Supreme Court told
Co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, is challenging the government's decision to proscribe the group.

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

Power deal between Labour and Greens in Sheffield
Fran Belbin tells a council meeting to expect the current Labour - Green administration to continue.

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

Watch: PM and Ed Miliband play steel drums in Antigua
Watch: Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband play steel drums in Antigua

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling
Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

Time to focus on cost of living, says PM after US election results
Andy Burnham says prices won't come down until the US's conflict with Iran is resolved.

BBC Politics
Nov 04, 2026

Children spending too long on maths app TT Rockstars, MP warns
The makers of the popular times table game say they are bringing in curfews and limits to screen time.

BBC Politics
Nov 03, 2026

What the Democratic takeover of the Senate means for Trump
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith explains how Democratic control of both chambers could affect the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.

BBC Politics
Nov 03, 2026

Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers
Speaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".

BBC Politics
Nov 03, 2026

Welsh government mini-budget passes after Plaid-Labour deal
The original version fell in July in a row over spending on additional learning needs education.

BBC Politics
Nov 03, 2026

King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address
The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.

BBC Politics
Nov 03, 2026

What next for the DUP following Carla Lockhart's resignation?
Lockhart said she was leaving the party on a "point of principle" and would continue as an independent unionist MP.

BBC Politics
Nov 03, 2026

Americans on the value of their votes
The BBC asked voters from across the US what voting means to them and whether they think it matters in the midterm elections.

BBC Politics
Nov 03, 2026

Reform UK councillor charged with rape and sexual assault
The Crown Prosecution Service has charged George Madgwick with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.

BBC Politics
Nov 03, 2026

Mahmood refuses to put cost on care worker settlement climbdown
The home secretary says the full cost of dropping plans to extend the wait for settlement will be laid out in future.

BBC Politics
Nov 03, 2026

Voter voices: Trump's influence on US midterm voters
We asked voters whether they supported Trump in 2024, and how his performance in office is shaping their choices this time.

BBC Politics
Nov 03, 2026

Mahmood refuses to detail cost of revised settlement plans
The home secretary says the full cost of dropping plans to extend the wait for settlement will be laid out in future.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports
The food deal, ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, is the most significant part of the so-called Brexit reset agreed so far.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

PM plans debt re-set for Commonwealth nations as slavery apology talks begin
The move comes as the prime minister begins talks about the UK issuing a formal apology for the slave trade in the next year.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

PM plans debt reset for Commonwealth nations as slavery apology talks begin
The move comes as the prime minister begins talks about the UK issuing a formal apology for the slave trade in the next year.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

Trump targets midterm voters with final campaign speech at Reflecting Pool
In his last public speech before crucial midterm elections, the president gave a detailed recounting of the Washington landmark's troubled renovation.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers
The home secretary laid out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

Labour MPs pull their punches on immigration changes
Angela Rayner previously said plans were "un-British" and ministers shouldn't shift "the goalposts".

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

Reform council leader quits after staff comments leaked
Dan Harrison was recorded as saying 76 council solicitors he branded "incompetent" would be made redundant.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

MP Carla Lockhart quits DUP in Drumcree row
Lockhart had called for the DUP to remove First Minister Michelle O'Neill from office.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

What are the planned changes to immigration rules?
The home secretary sets out plans to change requirements for permanent settlement in the UK.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

No10 defends flight to Manchester to collect Andy Burnham
The trip sparked a backlash with some questioning the value for money, but No 10 says security, cost and "operational requirements" were all factored in.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

Labour ends power-sharing with Greens in 11 councils over Zionism row
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee sets out where it is cutting ties with the Greens.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

Chris Mason: Home secretary to face scrutiny over changes to rules for legal migrants
At the heart of the debate around legal migration are contested notions of fairness, our political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

Mahmood to set out changes to settlement rules for legal migrants
The home secretary will lay out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency later.

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 2026

Government making up China policy as it goes along, say MPs
A report by the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee said decision-making had been characterised by "inconsistency".

BBC Politics
Nov 02, 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

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