The UK's problems will not all go away in 2023, says Rishi Sunak

The PM says 2022 has been tough but promises to focus on people's priorities, in New Year's message.

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Knighthoods for MPs who caused Boris Johnson headaches

Chris Bryant and Julian Lewis are among the political figures recognised in the New Year Honours list.

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China Covid: UK set to require negative test for arrivals

It is understood the decision follows concerns about data being provided by the Chinese government.

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Halifax: Former Labour MP Alice Mahon dies aged 85

Tributes are paid to Alice Mahon, who represented the West Yorkshire constituency for 18 years.

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Researchers warn of rise in extremism online after Covid

Spending so much time online could have created fertile ground for extremism to grow, say researchers.

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MP has SNP whip restored following misconduct ban

Patrick Grady was suspended from the SNP for six months over a sexual advance to a member of staff.

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National Archives: Swindon move for Millennium Dome proposed

Files reveal Tony Blair's government was once offered the chance to move the venue out of London.

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2022: A political year in words from Anti-Growth to Zombie

Looking back over the often surreal moments of another unprecedented year in UK politics.

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NI Protocol: New port facilities needed for goods checks

The UK government says plans to replace the NI Protocol will mean new facilities need to be built.

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North East mayor created as part of £1.4bn devolution deal

The £1.4bn deal will cover councils in Tyneside, Wearside, Northumberland, and County Durham.

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Chris Mason: Reflective images of extraordinary year in UK politics

The BBC's political editor looks back at some of the moments away from the photo-op in a dramatic year at Westminster.

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Jamie Oliver: Sugar tax could fund school meals

The celebrity chef says more pupils could get free food, if money raised by the soft drinks levy was used.

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Could a chatbot answer Prime Minister's Questions?

A robot has given evidence in Parliament, an MP has used a chatbot to write a speech - what next?

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Michael Gove: Better housing design could curb development opposition

Michael Gove says too many planning applications are "indifferent" or "insipid".

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Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests

The Liberal Democrats say the failure to recruit more police officers is letting thieves off the hook.

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Do not reduce UK's modern slavery protections, Theresa May warns

The former PM tells the BBC that Rishi Sunak should avoid creating new loopholes for criminal gangs.

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Migrants: Ninety people cross Channel on Christmas Day

More than 45,000 migrants have made the perilous crossing from France to England so far this year

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Are you in business?, Rishi Sunak asks homeless man during shelter visit

The prime minister has been criticised by some Labour MPs after his chat with homeless man goes viral online.

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Rishi Sunak thanks public servants with surprise Christmas calls

Rishi Sunak calls diplomats, Royal Navy crew and other workers to thank them for their efforts.

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£20 daily bonus for troops covering Christmas strikes

About 1,300 members of the armed forces are covering for ambulance and border staff walkouts.

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Fresh nurse strike dates announced in England

Nurses threaten to strike again on 18 and 19 January, as more ambulance workers join walkout next month.

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Scotland gender reforms: UK ministers threaten to block law

A new law will simplify transitioning but UK ministers say they have concerns and may step in.

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Controversial Scottish gender reforms to become law

Scotland is the first part of the UK to approve a self-identification system for people who want to change gender.

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Rishi Sunak appoints Historic England head as ethics chief

Rishi Sunak appoints boss of Historic England as his adviser on ministerial behaviour.

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Vote on making it easier to change gender delayed

The final vote on the controversial proposals will be held later, after a decision to delay it by a day.

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Firms 'banging heads against wall' over post-Brexit trade

Two years after post-Brexit trading began with the EU, UK businesses feel frustrated, says BCC.

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Lord Watson apologises for promoting false sex abuse claims

Lord Watson apologised to the widow of former home secretary Lord Brittan.

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Ambulance strike: Warning of very challenging days ahead

Thousands of paramedics, call handlers and technicians are taking action in England and Wales until midnight.

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Flawed EU settlement scheme could create illegal migrants says High Court

Home Office rules affecting millions of EU citizens in the UK after Brexit are unlawful, a judge rules.

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Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle opposes Labour's Lords plans

Sir Lindsay Hoyle argues it would undermine the authority of the House of Commons.

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Ambulance strike: Health bosses warn of patient safety risk

People are being asked to use services "wisely" and only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

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Police investigate Conservative MP Bob Stewart's Bahrain comment

Scotland Yard says it received an online report from a man alleging he had been verbally racially abused.

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Conservative MP fails to overturn five-day Commons suspension

Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen was handed the sanction after breaching lobbying rules.

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MSPs to vote on changes to gender reforms

They are expected to sit late into the evening to consider about 150 amendments to the bill.

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Avoid risky activity during ambulance strikes, says minister

Will Quince says disruption should be expected during planned walkouts from paramedics on Wednesday.

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Government to sue Mone-linked PPE firm for £122m

PPE Medpro won contracts to supply PPE after being recommended by then Tory peer Baroness Mone.

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Rwanda migrant plan is lawful, High Court rules

The government's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has been deemed lawful by the High Court.

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Treasury announces date of next Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out the government's tax and spending plans next spring.

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Gary Neville in Qatar/UK workers' rights row

The football pundit is attacked by Tory MPs after comparing the UK government's record to Qatar.

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UK schools must teach about antisemitism, says government adviser

"It is not enough to teach about the Holocaust," says a report on anti-Jewish hatred.

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Ambulance strike cover must be sufficient, says health secretary

Health secretary said there is still a lack of clarity for patients, ahead of this week's walkout.

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Oliver Dowden firm on pay as nurses warn of more strikes

The union says ministers must respond within 48 hours of next week's walkout to avoid more action.

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December strikes: 1,200 army personnel to cover for ambulances and border force

Plans for military personnel to keep front-line services running are in place, the government says.

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