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BBC Politics
Nov 22, 2024

Farming tax row - BBC Verify on which figures are more reliable and why
Government claims have been hotly contested by farmers, and the BBC has been scrutinised for its analysis.

BBC Politics
Nov 22, 2024

Gordon Brown declares opposition to assisted dying
The bill, proposed by backbench Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, is set to be debated in parliament on Friday.

BBC Politics
Nov 22, 2024

No 10 indicates Netanyahu faces arrest if he enters UK
Downing Street refuses to comment on the case but says the government will fulfil its "legal obligations".

BBC Politics
Nov 22, 2024

Starmer 'determined' to keep Calais border checks
The prime minister wants to ensure the checks continue in France rather than in Dover.

BBC Politics
Nov 22, 2024

Winter fuel payments cut makes sense, Starmer says
The PM was repeatedly pressed on why he was targeting pensioners, in a round of BBC local radio interviews.

BBC Politics
Nov 22, 2024

Winter fuel payments cut make sense, Starmer says
The PM was repeatedly pressed on why he was targeting pensioners, in a round of BBC local radio interviews.

BBC Politics
Nov 22, 2024

People told to shop around as energy bills rise
Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.

BBC Politics
Nov 22, 2024

Police to get new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour
Persistent offenders could be banned from town centres, while those who breach orders could face prison.

BBC Politics
Nov 22, 2024

Energy bills to rise for second time this winter
Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.

BBC Politics
Nov 22, 2024

Steve Rosenberg: After days of escalation, what will Putin do next?
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg assesses the Russian leader's next move.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays
Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

Essex Police drops Allison Pearson investigation
The investigation is closed, but there will be a review of the force's handling of the matter.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

Seven memorable moments in the life of John Prescott
Lord Prescott spent a decade as Tony Blair's deputy and was seen as a custodian of traditional Labour values.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

Blair leads tributes to Labour giant John Prescott
The former deputy prime minister, who was major figure in the New Labour project, has died aged 86.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

John Prescott: Constituents remember former MP
John Prescott represented Hull East for 40 years after first being elected in 1970.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

The Sex Pistol, ex-MP and the fight for live music
The legendary punk band founder tells how he and an MP found a common interest: keeping music live.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

Defence secretary to seek 'missing' nuclear test records
Men who witnessed nuclear tests in the 1950s are demanding answers over alleged secret monitoring programme.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

Chris Mason: How Prescott blazed a trail for Rayner
Angela Rayner sought inspiration from John Prescott's rise to the near top of the Labour Party and the country.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

No one was quite like John Prescott, says Blair
Sir Tony Blair pays tribute to his former deputy prime minister, who has died aged 86.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing
Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

Prescott most 'talented and unusual' politician - Blair
John Prescott who served under Tony's Blair's Labour government has died aged 86.

BBC Politics
Nov 21, 2024

John Prescott: Political bruiser who played vital role in Labour comeback
As deputy prime minister for 10 years, he was part of the team that won three successive elections.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying
Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for first time
The BBC understands the long-range missiles have been fired into Russian territory by Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

MPs raise questions about Rachel Reeves's CV
Claims the chancellor embellished her work achievements were seized on by Tory and Reform MPs at PMQs.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Watchdog 'largely satisfied' after cronyism row review
The Civil Service Commission launched a review amid concerns about Labour's civil service appointments.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Rise in hotels used by asylum seekers, says minister
The Home Office minister says seven more hotels were in use than before the election, taking the total to 220.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

MP calls for ban on auction sales of human remains
Labour's Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas".

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

More tenants could be excluded from Right to Buy
The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

£500m defence cuts as ships, drones and helicopters scrapped
Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

MPs raise questions about Rachel Reeves' CV
Claims the chancellor embellished her work achievements were seized on by Tory and Reform MPs at PMQs.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

UK to decommission ships, drones and helicopters to save £500m
The move will help with the implementation of the strategic defence review, due to report next year, the government says.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Police must not investigate free speech, Tories say
The shadow home secretary says officers should look at non-crime hate incidents only if the risk of a crime is imminent.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Faisal Islam: The cost-of-living crisis isn't over
Inflation is easing, but many people are still struggling to afford the basics.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Starmer will struggle to keep his ‘smash the gangs' promise - as I saw firsthand
Keir Starmer says it is his personal mission to defeat the people-smuggling gangs

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Tories accuse government of 'stoking inflation'
But Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner points out inflation was higher under the Conservatives.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Winter fuel cut not easy choice, admits minister
Peter Kyle says the decision to restrict payments this winter was made with a "heavy heart".

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK
The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months
With low temperatures and snow hitting parts of the UK, the cost of heating homes is a concern for many people.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

We must chip away at smuggler business models - border chief
UK's first border security commander says there is no "simple answer" to stopping small boat crossings.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 2.3%
With low temperatures and snow hitting parts of the UK, energy bills will become the focus of many households.

BBC Politics
Nov 20, 2024

Councillor 'concerned' by new asylum hotel
Councillor Richard Brown says the decision was made "without any consultation with the council".

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says
The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

Chris Mason: What the farmers' protest tells us about their argument with the government
Why has the inheritance tax for farmers argument got so noisy, so quickly?

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

Donald Trump to visit Scotland next year, son says
Thousands of people protested Trump's last visit to Scotland as president in 2018.

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

Russia's nuclear rhetoric won't dent UK support for Ukraine - PM
President Putin has changed his nuclear doctrine in response to the US allowing its missiles to be used by Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

Winter fuel cut to put 50,000 into poverty next year
Government estimates reveal the impact of cuts to the winter fuel allowance, announced earlier this year.

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes
There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget.

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

Cooper vows to end 'postcode lottery' in policing
The home secretary wants more co-ordination between the 43 forces in England and Wales.

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

Watch: Young farmers on why they're protesting
Farmers on why they're protesting about inheritance tax

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

Sarwar pledges to expand winter fuel payment
The Scottish Labour leader says his party will expand eligibility if they form the next government at Holyrood.

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

Farmers say they feel 'betrayed' by inheritance tax changes
Thousands of farmers expected to take part in a march on Whitehall Organisers of Tuesday's protest warn some farmers now "have nothing to lose" in causing disruption.

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

'Betrayed' farmers take protest to London
Organisers of Tuesday's protest warn some farmers now "have nothing to lose" in causing disruption.

BBC Politics
Nov 19, 2024

Warning retail job cuts ‘inevitable' after Budget
Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.

BBC Politics
Nov 18, 2024

How many farms will be affected by Budget tax rises?
Estimates of the number of farms affected range from 100 to 70,000.

BBC Politics
Nov 18, 2024

UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year
Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders.

BBC Politics
Nov 18, 2024

Badenoch ally to question Angela Rayner at PMQs
Conservative frontbencher Alex Burghart will deputise for the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.

BBC Politics
Nov 18, 2024

James Landale: What is behind Starmer's meeting with President Xi?
The PM wants to improve UK-Chinese relations but the re-election of Donald Trump could hinder his efforts.

BBC Politics
Nov 18, 2024

The party is over but not the movement - WEP
Members have backed a proposal to dissolve the party which had been facing financial pressures.

BBC Politics
Nov 18, 2024

We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer
The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Nov 18, 2024

No pressure on MPs over assisted dying vote, says PM
Cabinet ministers are increasingly divided in public over the issue, which will be voted on in the Commons next week.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

'Meet us before it's too late,' nuclear test veterans urge PM
The last of 22,000 personnel who witnessed the UK's nuclear bomb tests want answers from the PM.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

'Exploitative' children's home profits to be curbed
The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

Chris Mason: Farmers head to Westminster as inheritance tax anger grows
Starmer's farmer-alarmer in the Budget could crystalise anger over ministers' perceived ignorance about agricultural life.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi at G20 summit
The first in-person meeting since 2018 will come as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

EV targets 'will not be weakened' despite pressure
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says the rules will remain, but car firms warn they are too strict.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

Flynn: Reaction to 2026 Holyrood bid 'not pleasant'
The SNP Westminster leader intends to stand for the Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

Fixing social care is urgent, says minister, after claims of impasse
Source have told the BBC there is a "genuine impasse" at the top of government over how to reform the system.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

'London-style' bus services promised for England with £1bn boost
The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

'London-style' bus services promised nationwide with £1bn boost
The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

Davey: Welsh Lib Dem leader must reflect on position
Jane Dodds has been criticised in a report into abuse while working for Church of England.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

'London-style' buses promised nationwide with £1bn boost
The Department for Transport (DfT) said funding would be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

Minister urges farmers to 'look calmly' at tax plans
Daniel Zeichner insists the "vast majority of farmers" will not be affected by inheritance tax plans.

BBC Politics
Nov 17, 2024

Bus services across England to share £1bn boost
The government says it wants London-style bus services in every corner of England.

BBC Politics
Nov 16, 2024

Lord Blunkett injured in Tube platform gap fall
The Labour Peer, who is blind is urging Transport for London to do more for visually impaired people.

BBC Politics
Nov 16, 2024

Farmers protest as Starmer defends Budget
Protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax for farms gather outside the Welsh Labour conference.

BBC Politics
Nov 16, 2024

'Genuine impasse' at top of government about social care plan, insiders say
Multiple sources say the Treasury is deeply nervous about the cost of fixing social care, and that the PM is yet to decide how to proceed.

BBC Politics
Nov 15, 2024

I felt enormous guilt, says ex-MP in honeytrap scandal
Earlier this year, William Wragg admitted sharing other MPs' numbers with someone he met on a dating app.

BBC Politics
Nov 15, 2024

Lakeside hotel 'inappropriate' for asylum seekers
Two MPs call on the Home Office to find an alternative location for 146 asylum seekers.

BBC Politics
Nov 15, 2024

UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed
The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

BBC Politics
Nov 15, 2024

UK economy stalls showing challenge for growth
The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

BBC Politics
Nov 15, 2024

No 10 sorry for meat and alcohol at Diwali event
A Tory MP accused No 10 of a "disappointing lack of knowledge" about the traditions of Hinduism.

BBC Politics
Nov 15, 2024

UK economy barely grew between July and September
The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

BBC Politics
Nov 15, 2024

What is COP29 and how will Trump's election affect the climate talks?
World leaders, scientists and activists are attending the UN's annual climate talks in Azerbaijan.

BBC Politics
Nov 15, 2024

Pre-Budget nerves blamed as UK growth slows
Growth was subdued across most industries during the three months, the Office for National Statistics says.

BBC Politics
Nov 15, 2024

Home Office 'cut corners' buying £15m migrant camp
The government watchdog finds the Home Office made "a series of poor decisions" buying the site in East Sussex.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

UK must rebuild post-Brexit relations with EU, says Bank boss
Governor Andrew Bailey will deliver his strongest comments yet on the UK's departure from the EU.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance
Ministers have been told not to take part in the "public debate" on the issue ahead of a Commons vote.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

Gray 'sorry' after chauffeur trips to football
The health secretary, who supports Aberdeen, says he should have gone to a "wider range" of matches.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

'Major supplier' of people-smuggling boats arrested
The arrest in Amsterdam is a "significant piece of the jigsaw" in tackling Channel crossings, says Keir Starmer.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

'Desperate' parents taking baby formula risks - MP
MP Chris Webb, himself a new parent, says the high cost of baby formula is creating a black market.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

Council tax in England set to rise by up to 5%
It means the average household faces an increase of more than £100 to their council tax bill next year.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

What is Rachel Reeves' plan for pension funds?
The chancellor says she wants to "fire up the UK's economy" with a "Canadian-style" pensions model.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

I don't think Trump is racist, says Welsh FM
Welsh first minister says a "hell of a lot of black people and Latinos" voted for president-elect.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

Building more prisons not answer to crisis - Gauke
The man in charge of reviewing sentencing says a more "strategic" approach to prisons is needed.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth
The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

Bid to soften farm tax change rejected by Treasury
The department for rural affairs suggested exempting some older farmers from having to pay, Newsnight is told.

BBC Politics
Nov 14, 2024

Reeves to shake up pensions to try to boost growth
The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

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