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BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions
It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2026

Thousands of teens missing education 'under the radar' of official stats, report warns
The children's commissioner for England says many are enrolled at college but aren't showing up.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2026

Commentator Tim Montgomerie quits Reform following suspension
The political commentator, who defected from the Tories 18 months ago, was suspended from Reform UK last month.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2026

Highest paid world leader to get $1m salary increase
Singapore's government says it will raise the annual salaries of its ministers and other office holders, including its prime minister who is the highest paid political leader in the world.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2026

UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds by shutting the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2026

New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images
The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2026

Reform UK would ban full-face coverings in public
It comes after masked men gathered in Dover to protest against small boat crossings.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2026

Some veterans to be called up to test UK's war resilience
An exercise next year on a scale not seen for a "very long time" will test the UK's preparedness, a minister says.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2026

Public opposed to disability benefit cuts, major survey suggests
Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British Social Attitudes survey.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2026

Support for disability benefits 'remarkably strong' report finds
About 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British Social Attitudes survey.

BBC Politics
Sep 08, 2026

UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to outline the proposals today, in a move which could prompt Israel to retaliate.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2026

Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurt
Sarah Jones told MPs the violence sparked by the arrival of 120 migrants in a single dinghy was "intimidating and thuggish".

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2026

UK begins talks to rejoin EU security missions
The deal could see British officials take part in crisis management operations for the first time since Brexit.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2026

Chancellor calls for 'confidence about Britain' despite 'historic high' borrowing costs
John Healey detailed plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2026

Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises
The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2026

Plans for major overhaul of councils halted
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2026

Chancellor refuses to rule out tax hikes in October Budget
John Healey detailed plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2026

Protesters block roads in Portsmouth after 140 migrants arrive in boat
The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.

BBC Politics
Sep 07, 2026

Chancellor to say UK economy 'turning a corner' despite debt concerns
John Healey will detail plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2026

Protesters block roads in Portsmouth as 140 migrants rescued
The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2026

Protesters block roads in Portsmouth after 140 migrants rescued
The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2026

AfD celebrate projected win in Saxony-Anhalt
AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2026

Jaguar Land Rover boss to meet minister as thousands of job cuts expected
Speaking to the BBC, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds ruled out a bailout for the company.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2026

140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel
They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2026

Government begins paying off council's £2bn debt
Woking Borough Council's leader says it is "important progress" but there is "still much work to do".

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2026

Green Party deputy leader linked to property lets despite opposition to landlords
Mothin Ali, is linked to two rental properties via his company, but does not appear to profit from them.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2026

Swinney suggests Scots will not travel further for health care under reforms
Plans are in motion to cut Scotland's mainland health boards from 14 to two, but questions remain about how they would work in practice.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2026

Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss
The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2026

Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

BBC Politics
Sep 06, 2026

What big issues are on the agenda as Stormont returns after summer?
What challenges face assembly members and ministers as Stormont returns after the summer recess?

BBC Politics
Sep 05, 2026

Farage's family want him to 'pack it in and walk away'
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, says that for the first time in his career his family he doesn't have his family's support,

BBC Politics
Sep 05, 2026

Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover
The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.

BBC Politics
Sep 05, 2026

Why Reform UK undercover donations claims are legally complicated
A look at the key allegations concerning foreign donations and where they sit with the law.

BBC Politics
Sep 05, 2026

Reform UK winded by donations row as insiders call for shift in approach
Nigel Farage's admirers in the party are calling for a stronger operation as the party aims for power.

BBC Politics
Sep 05, 2026

Chris Mason: Reform winded by donations row as insiders call for shift in approach
Nigel Farage's admirers in the party are calling for a stronger operation as the party aims for power.

BBC Politics
Sep 05, 2026

Reform supporters say how Britain could be better
Young supporters give their views as the Reform UK party conference takes place in Birmingham.

BBC Politics
Sep 05, 2026

Do supporters think Reform UK has lost momentum?
Do supporters think Reform UK has lost momentum?

BBC Politics
Sep 05, 2026

Why do ex-MPs join the 'Chiltern Hundreds' list?
Sir Keir Starmer is the latest person to take the office as a means of resigning as an MP.

BBC Politics
Sep 05, 2026

Reform promises to increase tax-free personal allowance to £15,000
The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by £80bn.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder
With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges
The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

Reform has faced a 'campaign of attacks', Farage says
Nigel Farage has been addressing Reform UK members at the party's conference in Birmingham.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

'Loose pub talk': Farage responds to undercover report
The Reform leader was speaking following a news report which raised questions about his party's fundraising.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

Farage says his aides' donor comments were 'loose pub talk'
Two senior Reform aides have stepped down from their roles following a Channel 4 News and Verbatim film about donations.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

'Not what you want on day of the conference,' Farage tells BBC
The Reform leader was speaking to Newsnight after an undercover report raised questions about party fundraising.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

Farage unveils small boats deal with French National Rally party
Reform says it would use the Navy to intercept boats and return migrants to France, if the party wins power.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

'Fate of this country is down to us' - Zia Yusuf
Reform UK's shadow home secretary Zia Yusuf addresses delegates in Birmingham at the party's conference.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

Mason: 'Not what Farage wanted today to look like'
Chris Mason speaks from the Reform UK conference as two of its senior officials step down following a Channel 4 investigation.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister warns
Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says
Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

Two Reform officials step down after undercover donations report
Reform says Dan Jukes and James Orr have left their roles as it launches an investigation into the report.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

Two senior Reform UK officials step down after Channel 4 report
The party has launched an investigation after undercover filming by the broadcaster.

BBC Politics
Sep 04, 2026

Three crucial questions facing Farage at Reform conference
Can the Reform UK leader put his policies into action, and become prime minister?

BBC Politics
Sep 03, 2026

Farage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations law
A film broadcast by Channel 4 shows senior Reform UK figures discussing donations with an undercover reporter.

BBC Politics
Sep 03, 2026

British army told to stop non-essential training exercises to save money
Units in the UK not preparing to be deployed have been told to cut back on training exercises due to cost pressures.

BBC Politics
Sep 03, 2026

Reform UK promises £80bn cuts to public spending
Speaking at the party's conference, economy spokesman Robert Jenrick says Reform will be the "party of fiscal responsibility".

BBC Politics
Sep 03, 2026

Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support
The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.

BBC Politics
Sep 03, 2026

Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats
The leaders also discuss Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.

BBC Politics
Sep 03, 2026

Badenoch accuses Burnham of kicking defence spending into the long grass
Andy Burnham has committed to reaching the Nato target of 3.5% spending by 2035, but not 3% by 2030.

BBC Politics
Sep 03, 2026

Andy Burnham praises UK-EU ties in meeting with Emmanuel Macron
The pair are discussing small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.

BBC Politics
Sep 03, 2026

MoD withheld information about nuclear test veterans' records, ex-minister claims
Cold War veterans who oversaw nuclear tests have claimed they caused lifelong health problems.

BBC Politics
Sep 03, 2026

Zack Polanski seeks to stand for by-election in former PM Starmer's seat
The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.

BBC Politics
Sep 03, 2026

Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election
The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference
The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says
Some MPs have pressed for the government to introduce a cap on UK-based donors.

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge
The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise
Burnham said he had already cut taxes, including VAT on energy bills and hospitality business rates.

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Nigel Farage insists he's 'broken no rules'
The Reform leader has been dogged by questions over his finances after receiving a £5 million sum from Christopher Harborne.

BBC Politics
Sep 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

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics
Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth.

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Reform deputy leader defends unlicensed party
Richard Tice says it was "a private party and it was a good party".

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

'Friendly fire' at Andy Burnham's first PMQs
Andy Burnham had his first session of Prime Minister's Questions in the role on Wednesday.

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night
Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Reform up against 'complainants' society', Farage tells BBC
The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Reform UK's Richard Tice questioned on BBC Local Radio
Richard Tice questioned on Nigel Farage, council tax and migration on BBC Local Radio.

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Watch: What to expect from Burnham's first PMQs
Political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what we might see at Burnham's first PMQs on Wednesday.

BBC Politics
Sep 02, 2026

Chris Mason: Will Burnham find PMQs as 'nail biting' and 'nerve wracking' as Blair did?
Curiously, the questions at lunchtime may well feel like a minor extension of what he faced on Tuesday, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time as PM.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Fatal crash police get £2m to tackle serious crime
The home secretary says the money will help support the force in the aftermath of the A66 crash.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions
The UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a "comprehensive reset" of policy on Israel.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Five takeaways from Burnham's Commons debut as PM
The prime minister's first appearance in Parliament comes more than six weeks after he entered No 10.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first Commons speech as PM
The PM pledges "more substantial change" during his first speech to MPs.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say
Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Why has Keir Starmer quit as an MP?
Why has Keir Starmer quit as an MP?

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

New laws planned to tackle rogue funeral firms
The government plans to regulate undertakers after the jailing of Hull funeral director Robert Bush.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Tice defends Reform UK-led councils over tax rises and cuts
Reform UK's deputy leader says the party has been "financially prudent" in local government.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Laundry rooms to be turned into cells to tackle prison overcrowding
The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Cabinet ministers arrive at Downing Street
Andy Burnham is meeting his cabinet in Downing Street, ahead of his first speech to the House of Commons as prime minister.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Burghart becomes Tory deputy leader in major reshuffle
The move completes a shake-up of Kemi Badenoch's top team ahead of the party's conference in October.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Victims 'desperate' for details on early prison release scheme, commissioner says
The Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales says victims are desperate for more detail on how the early release scheme will affect them.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Government wants to 'get out of prison crisis doom loop'
The justice secretary says the early release of prisoners is part of a bigger plan to reform the prison service.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Concerns over early release from prison and probation organisations
The government's plans to release some prisoners early comes under scrutiny from the professional bodies that would have to implement the scheme.

BBC Politics
Sep 01, 2026

Burnham to tell MPs optimism at heart of his vision for UK
He will promise to "unlock a feeling of positivity and possibility" in every part of the country.

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.

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