Blair was urged not to let in new EU workers too quickly, files reveal

Newly-released files show ministers had concerns about more workers coming to the UK when the EU expanded.

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Why 2025 promises plenty of political fireworks

We head into 2025 with quite the assembly of cocktail ingredients - a flatlining economy, an impatient electorate and a volatile world.

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Who's dropped in on No 10? Visitors' books made public for first time

Only very special guests were invited to sign - some left detailed and personal messages.

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Sadiq Khan and Emily Thornberry among politicians on honours list

The senior Labour figures are among a number of politicians who have received honours in the latest list.

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UK and EU look to 2025 for reset, but with little room for trade-offs

Sir Keir Starmer is invited to an EU summit in February - the first of its type since the Brexit negotiations.

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Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth

The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth.

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Starmer pays tribute to brother after death aged 60

Nick Starmer has died after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Charities to get £15m to save surplus farm food

Cash could be used for new technology or to provide training to more staff, the government says.

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Reform UK has more members than Tories, Farage says

Reform UK leader Farage says his party has made history and is now the "real opposition".

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Deadline to record forgotten footpaths to be scrapped

Walking campaigners welcome the move, which the government says will help prevent paths from being lost.

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Sex message complaint about council boss last year

A constituent accused former Edinburgh council leader Cammy Day of sending unsolicited nude pictures in March 2023.

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Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out

The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.

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Mauritius hints Chagos talks stuck over money

The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.

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UK economy had zero growth between July and September

It comes as one of the UK's leading business groups said "the economy is headed for the worst".

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No 'quick fix' for Tories, says Kemi Badenoch

The party leader defends not outlining specific policy positions so far in an interview on BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

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'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes

Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered.

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Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approvals to end

Planned legal changes will see three neonicotinoid pesticides completely banned from any future use.

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Waspi women refused payouts - but what other compensation bills are looming?

Billions have been earmarked for victims of the Post Office and infected blood scandals.

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Has Swinney got the SNP 'back on the front foot'?

From fears of an election wipeout to bouncing back with the budget, John Swinney reflects on a chaotic 2024.

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Roadmap to fix England's potholes revealed

Local authorities across England will be given a share of £1.6bn to fix potholes and maintain roads.

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Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US

The former minister and life peer will replace Dame Karen Pierce in early 2025.

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Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year

The higher than proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.

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Harland & Wolff set to be saved in deal with Spanish firm

Spain's state-owned shipbuilder is expected to confirm on Thursday that it is buying Harland and Wolff.

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UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians

Defence Secretary John Healey visits Kyiv to discuss plans to provide more support to Ukraine.

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Chris Mason: Starmer stung by Waspi women but it's least of his worries

Women affected by state pension changes believed Labour was on their side, feeding cynicism about politics.

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Minister tested Ask for Angela scheme undercover

The Labour MP says she conducted her own undercover tests before she became "too well known".

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Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by Christmas

Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims.

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Starmer set to nominate Sue Gray for peerage

The PM's former chief of staff is expected to be among a raft of new peers announced on Thursday.

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Humza Yousaf to step down as MSP at next election

The former SNP leader says it will be the "right time" to leave the Scottish Parliament.

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Plan to register children not in school takes shape

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill is expected to come into force in 2025.

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Government has broken the law on sewage - watchdog

The OEP has ruled that it allowed excessive sewage into England's rivers and seas.

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Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew named as Yang Tengbo

The businessman said the description of him as a spy was "entirely untrue".

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China spy efforts happening in plain view, says ex-Tory leader

Sir Iain says there are "many more involved in exactly this kind of espionage" in the UK.

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Woman sentenced for hurling milkshake at Farage

The Reform UK party leader was drenched in liquid when he started his constituency campaign in June.

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'No nice or easy way of doing it': Labour's small boats dilemma

The PM and his colleagues agree the illegal people smuggling trade in Britain must end - but there's huge disagreement over what should be done.

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Councils to be merged in major local government shake-up

Ministers plan to combine smaller councils across England, prompting warnings of "turmoil" over mergers.

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UK in 'diplomatic contact' with Syrian rebels, says Lammy

The foreign secretary's remarks come as the government announced £50m of humanitarian aid for Syria.

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UK joins Asia's trade club - but what is CPTPP?

It may look like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

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Cooper won't set timetable to cut 'dangerous' boat crossings

The UK home secretary's remarks come after 13,500 people with failed asylum claims were returned to their home country since July.

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Court delays unacceptable for victims and defendants, says ex-judge

Sir Brian Leveson told the BBC radical steps would need to be taken to tackle the growing "crisis".

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UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Starmer's 1.5m homes

Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.

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UK government to review internal market act

The legislation has been long opposed by Holyrood ministers, who branded it a Westminster "power grab".

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UK economy shrinks for second month in a row

The economy had been expected to return to growth but data shows it contracted by 0.1%.

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Miliband unveils new powers to approve large wind farms

The change is part of the government's new action plan for meeting its 2030 clean power target.

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Police chiefs call on ministers to guarantee funding

Police chiefs have warned the government that without further funding neighbourhood police officers - a government priority - could be cut.

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Currys says price rises 'inevitable' after Budget

The retailer says it had not planned for the full impact of recent changes to tax and other government policy.

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Banned LGBT veterans to get up to £70,000 in compensation

Ministers will announce that veterans can apply to have their rank restored and discharge reason amended.

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Rural Kent on the frontline of PM's battle to build

Keir Starmer has vowed to beat building "blockers" but can he override stiff local resistance?

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Savings targets could cost 10,000 civil service jobs

A government source tells the BBC the increasing size of the civil service cannot continue.

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Damp and mouldy housing could see personnel leave military

MPs want to see military housing improved but say they are "not confident" funds will be available.

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Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.

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Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.

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Farage recruits tycoon Nick Candy as Reform UK treasurer

Billionaire former Tory donor is aiming to raise big money to help put Nigel Farage in No 10.

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Birmingham City Council agrees huge equal pay deal

Settling the thousands of long-running claims is a "good day for low-paid women", Unison says.

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Stop non-priority spending, Treasury warns ministers

Rachel Reeves promises to take an "iron fist" to waste, but the Tories say her sums do not add up.

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Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal

The Joint Action Plan sees Germany commit to making it easier to prosecute those facilitating people-smuggling to the UK.

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Assad's fall leaves UK with political dilemma

The overthrow of the Assad regime leaves the UK needing to make some difficult decisions.

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Labour council leader quits over alleged messages

Police are investigating Edinburgh councillor Cammy Day following an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.

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UK could remove Syrian rebel group from terror list

Pat McFadden says any decision should be "swift" after the group led the overthrow of al-Assad rule.

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Government wants state to be more 'like a start-up'

As well as urging a "test and learn" mindset in government, ministers want to bring in tech workers on secondment.

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Council committees to be bypassed in bid to build more homes

The move is part of what ministers say will be a "sweeping overhaul" of England's local planning system.

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Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Clegg

The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.

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Unions pressure ministers to raise worker sick pay

A number of union leaders have written to the PM, concerned that Labour's commitment to strengthen sick pay isn't being honoured.

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Home Office to give refugees more time to find housing

The period for refugees to move out of supported housing will increase from 28 to 56 days.

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Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall

The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.

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Five key takeaways from the Scottish Budget

Scrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year.

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Chris Mason: Is Starmer speech a ‘plan for change’ or ‘emergency relaunch’?

The prime minister is to set out targets in areas including policing, housebuilding the NHS and pre-school education.

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Call to exempt 'working farms' from inheritance tax

Changes announced to inheritance tax rules could see family farms targeted warn the Lib Dems.

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Three rail firms to be renationalised next year

The rail operators will be renationalised in May, as part of the government's manifesto promise.

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Future tax rises won't be needed, insists Reeves

The chancellor has faced pressure to spell out her future tax plans after a pledge made last week.

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Massive Elon Musk donation news to me, says Farage

Claims the X mogul is planning to donate $100m to Reform UK are dismissed by party leader Nigel Farage.

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Stalking victims to get right to know abuser's identity

Victims will be told the identity of online perpetrators at the earliest opportunity, under the new reforms.

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Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe

Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.

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WW2 veteran urges PM to end 'brutal' frozen pension policy

Anne Puckridge is calling on the new government to unfreeze the pensions of some Britons who live abroad.

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Starmer: UK does not need to choose between US and EU

The PM says he will follow Attlee and Churchill in supporting allies, including Ukraine.

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Chris Mason: Ministers know they have to tackle migrant crossings

Immigration, both legal and illegal, via small boat crossings in the Channel, has ballooned in recent years.

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Small boat crossings hit 20,000 under Labour

The Conservatives argue the figures show the need to reinstate their Rwanda deportation scheme.

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New deadlines set for fixing dangerous cladding

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says the pace of remediation had been "far too slow for far too long".

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Backlash from councils over Rayner housing targets

The vast majority of councils in England and Wales believe housing targets are unrealistic, the BBC can reveal.

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Starmer to unveil 'milestones' on election pledges

Vowing Labour is "knuckling down" on meeting its promises, the prime minister outlines a new phase for his government, which will start in the coming week.

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MPs who backed assisted dying bill say concerns remain

The bill faces further scrutiny, during which MPs and peers could choose to amend parts of it.

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Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed

While MPs debated the bill in parliament, supporters and opponents gathered outside.

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Government to review second miners' pension scheme

Former pit miners protested their exclusion from the £1.5bn pensions pot returned to miners.

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Haigh admits pleading guilty to 2014 criminal offence

The transport secretary says she admitted to a criminal offence relating to a police investigation.

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Tories to vote on Welsh leader's future

It follows months of pressure on the Welsh Conservative Senedd leader over a series of rows.

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Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal

The UK foreign secretary dismisses criticism of the agreement as "politicking" before elections.

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Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions

The government is to review the oversight of private prosecutions, after the Post Office Horizon scandal.

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Lib Dem leader Ed Davey in bid for Christmas No 1

The party leader has teamed up with the Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir to release a charity single.

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Ex-PM David Cameron backs assisted dying bill

Lord Cameron previously opposed assisted dying but says the current bill "is about shortening death".

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Electric car targets could be eased as demand flags

The government faces pressure from the industry to make changes to electric vehicle sales quotas.

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MPs back plans for phased smoking ban

The legislation would make it illegal for anyone aged 15 or younger to ever buy cigarettes in the UK.

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New Mauritius PM has reservations about UK's Chagos deal

Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in power for a fortnight, spoke after meeting British envoy Jonathan Powell.

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Is Mary Lou McDonald still Sinn Féin's biggest asset?

The popularity of McDonald and her party appears to have fallen as Ireland prepares for the election.

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MPs brand UK financial regulator 'incompetent'

A report by a group of MPs and peers called for the Financial Conduct Authority to be overhauled.

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New cash for job centres in plan to boost workforce

The government reveals a £240m investment plan to increase the number of people working in Britain.

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Treasury to give Scotland £300m as tax hike compensation

UK government says SNP have "no more excuses", though Scottish ministers claimed the move would cost them £500m.

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Chris Mason: Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clear

This week the House of Commons will make a decision that could have consequences for decades.

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Tax rises will make it harder to hire, says CBI

The head of the CBI will say tax rises seen at the Budget "must never again simply be done to business".

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PM to meet police and hospitality bosses over spiking

Keir Starmer says tackling spiking is "personal", as the government pledges more training for bar staff.

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Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits - minister

Liz Kendall says young people will have a responsibility to take up new opportunities for "earning or learning".

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Assisted dying bill about right to choose, minister says

Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying.

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UK wants to hire EU negotiator to 'reset' relations

The role will “prepare and lead negotiations with the EU on key UK interests”, the job posting said.

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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.

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Steve Rosenberg: After days of escalation, what will Putin do next?

BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg assesses the Russian leader's next move.

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Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays

Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds.

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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.

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Lord Prescott was most 'talented and unusual' politician - Blair

John Prescott who served under Tony's Blair's Labour government has died aged 86.

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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.

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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.

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Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 2.3%

The pace at which prices rise accelerated by more than expected last month, official figures show.

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No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says

The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.

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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?

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Donald Trump to visit Scotland next year, son says

Thousands of people protested Trump's last visit to Scotland as president in 2018.

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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.

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Warning retail job cuts ‘inevitable’ after Budget

Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.

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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.

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'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.

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'Exploitative' children's home profits to be curbed

The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bus services across England to share £1bn boost

The government says it wants London-style bus services in every corner of England.

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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.

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Farmers protest as Starmer defends Budget

Protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax for farms gather outside the Welsh Labour conference.

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'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.

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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.

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Lakeside hotel 'inappropriate' for asylum seekers

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

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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.

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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.

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Building more prisons not answer to crisis - Gauke

The man in charge of reviewing sentencing says a more "strategic" approach to prisons is needed.

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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.

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Met faces service cuts without more cash, says chief

Sir Mark Rowley says he is "deeply troubled" by negotiations so far on the force's funding next year.

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'Too small' pension funds hold back growth - Reeves

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds, but critics worry about the impact on savers.

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League tables to reveal failing NHS trusts

Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service.

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Wales pushes ahead with tourism tax plans

New law would allow councils to charge tourists to stay overnight in Welsh hotels.

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Is this the final chapter of the Sue Gray saga?

The government has confirmed Sue Gray will not take up her post as the PM's envoy to the nations and regions.

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MPs back end of House of Lords hereditary peers

The proposals will now undergo further scrutiny in the Lords, where they are expected to face tough opposition.

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Assisted dying bill: What is it and what's in proposed law?

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

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Flynn aims to stand for SNP at Holyrood election

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf have also applied to be candidates, but are yet to confirm whether they will stand.

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Assisted dying bill has strict safeguards, MP says

Adults expected to die within six months would be eligible under the proposals for England and Wales.

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Fujitsu boss 'does not know' if Horizon is reliable

Paul Patterson raises concerns about the system at the heart of sub-postmasters' wrongful convictions.

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Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

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Starmer set for Trump and Ukraine talks with Macron

The pair are likely to discuss Donald Trump's US election win when they meet for Armistice Day events in Paris.

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Return of unpredictable president puts UK defence spending top of agenda

Politicians say we're living in dangerous times, and Trump is a lot less willing than Biden to pay for Europe's defence.

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UK's Ukraine support 'resolute' after Trump win

Darren Jones says there "shouldn't be an element of conceding to illegal invasions from Russia".

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What's so wrong with Right To Buy?

The Labour government is expected to make major changes to the Right To Buy scheme launched in the 1980s.

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Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisor

Campaigners raise concerns about Alan Milburn's private sector links in his new role overseeing NHS reforms.

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Swinney urges UK to cover NI hike for charities

The first minister wants the Treasury to compensate voluntary bodies, GPs, universities and care providers.

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Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as 'old news'

The foreign secretary previously called Trump a "tyrant" and "xenophobic" when he was a backbench MP.

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Support for Ukraine 'iron-clad', PM tells Zelensky

The leaders met at a European summit in Hungary amid fears President-elect Trump might curb aid to Ukraine.

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Will Trump's victory spark a global trade war?

Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.

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Tenants may not be able to buy new council homes - Rayner

Angela Rayner told the BBC restrictions would be placed on new social homes in England.

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Trump win provokes trade-offs and dilemmas for UK

The president-elect's positions on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade have implications for the UK.

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New deals with Balkan states to target people smugglers

The agreements aim to increase intelligence sharing as part of efforts to tackle small boat crossings.

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What a Trump victory would mean for the UK

How will Keir Starmer, the former north London human rights lawyer, gel with the brash New York billionaire?

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Netanyahu and Starmer lead congratulations to Trump

Hungary's prime minister hails a "much-needed victory for the world", and France's president said it would work with him "with respect and ambition".

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UK shifts from 'big brother' approach to showing Africa more respect

David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.

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Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions

The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.

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Plans to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

Government proposals could mean some places become vape-free too, subject to consultation.

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Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories

Reshuffling Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet is proving tricky, the BBC's political editor writes.

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Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report

Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge".

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Shoplifting levels 'unacceptable', inquiry finds

Cases are underreported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

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Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap

A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".

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Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

Speaking in Nigeria, the UK foreign secretary said he wanted Britain to develop relations with Africa.

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Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

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MP says she faces racist abuse almost every day

Satvir Kaur says she has attracted more misogynists, racists and haters since becoming an MP.

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Watch: MP takes on pro-MMA fighter in charity bout

Watch: Will Stone MP grapples with a pro-MMA fighter to raise money for a mental health charity.

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Kemi Badenoch announced as new Tory leader

The former business secretary is the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.

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Reform UK ousts Labour in local by-election

Anita Stanley secured the win in Bilston North, following the death of Labour councillor Sue Roberts.

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Badenoch is favourite, but will she clinch Tory leadership crown?

BBC political editor Chris Mason gives the run down on how the Tory Party leadership result could play out.

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How many farms will be affected by Budget tax rises?

Estimates of the number of farms affected range from 100 to 70,000.

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Shadow secretary says he hasn't visited NI due to lack of funds

Conservative MP Alex Burghart has defended not visiting Northern Ireland during his time as shadow secretary.

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Tories talk trauma and trust over tikka masala

At their regular curry night, Conservatives say who should lead the party.

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GPs, care homes and hospices voice concern over Budget tax rises

The NHS is exempt from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, but private providers are not.

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Secretary of State triggers protocol vote process

Controversially unlike other Stormont votes, there is no requirement for cross-community support.

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No new freeports in Budget after 'comms cock-up'

The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week.

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Starmer thanks Sunak for hard work, commitment and decency

Starmer thanks Sunak for hard work, commitment and decency

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Government says it became aware of new Southport charges in last few weeks

Axel Rudakubana, 18, is facing two further charges, including one under the terrorism act.

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Reeves' big Budget will set agenda for years to come

Rachel Reeves's historic first Budget will set the agenda for the Labour government for years to come.

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Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy

The TV presenter says the previous Tory administration was "reckless" to scale back climate policy.

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We need answers, says family of murdered MP David Amess

Katherine Amess claims authorities had failed to adequately protect her father who was killed in 2021.

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Budget: 'I earn £1,800 a month and have nothing left at the end'

People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they want from the Budget.

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Badenoch says she may need a softer approach

The Tory leadership frontrunner admits she may need to "calibrate" her approach, see by some as combative.

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Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt

The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".

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No new freeports in Budget after 'comms cock-up'

The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week.

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Education secretary 'open minded' on England smacking ban

Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon".

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No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', vows minister

Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

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MP disturbance 'is matter for police' - Phillipson

The MP for Runcorn appeared to be shouting at a man warning him 'he will never threaten an MP again'.

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Chancellor expected to hike employers National Insurance

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

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Why the next Tory leader needs to go Cornish

Few parts of the country better illustrate the challenges either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will face.

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'We can't change our history' on slave trade - PM

The prime minister says the practice was "abhorrent" but does not commit to making reparation payments.

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Victims concerned over missing Windrush reform

Yvette Cooper announces funding as part of a "fundamental reset" of the Windrush scandal response.

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Budget deals struck with all departments, says Reeves

Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says.

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Labour donor Lord Alli breached Lords rules

The Labour peer has apologised after an investigation found four minor breaches in his register of interests.

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Braverman sent government documents to private email 127 times

The emails, sent while she was attorney general, could amount to a breach of the ministerial code.

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Trump accuses UK's Labour Party of 'foreign interference'

Labour activists volunteering in the US presidential election amounts to illegal "contributions", the complaint alleges.

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Pie 'n' mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP

Richard Holden says Cockney favourite should get the same status as Cornish Pasties and champagne.

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Rayner given security council seat after U-turn

The deputy PM was initially not named among ministers attending the National Security Council.

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Braverman sent government documents to private email 127 times

The emails, sent while she was attorney general, could amount to a breach of the ministerial code.

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Attacks on ex-wife hurt me most, Michael Gove says

The former minister opens up about his most difficult moments in politics, in his new BBC series.

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Labour says it will cut benefits bill in its own way

The government promise a “radical” shake-up of the welfare system to help people out of work due to sickness.

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Labour tiptoes nervously towards a China policy

David Lammy's low-key visit to Beijing shows the party is still trying to work out its China stance.

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No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit

No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.

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Challenged on death of Dawn Sturgess, Russia’s ambassador appears to laugh and dismisses inquiry

In a wide-ranging interview with Laura Kuenssberg, Andrei Kelin also accuses the UK of “waging war” on Russia by supporting Ukraine.

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Senior Unite official loses unfair dismissal claim

Howard Beckett had argued that the claims against him were “baseless”.

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How a communist from the Tata family became one of Britain's first Asian MPs

Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s.

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Faster grid hook-ups planned for some green energy projects

Wind farms ready to be built will be connected to the electricity grid quicker under government plans.

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Badenoch dismisses Tory MP's parenthood remark

Sir Christopher Chope suggested Badenoch would be less able to commit to the demands of being party leader.

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'Bionic lord' takes up seat in Parliament

Former MP Craig Mackinlay becomes the first quadruple amputee to sit in the Lords.

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Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.

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Scottish businessman pays for plane to bring Salmond's body home

The businessman has been revealed as the private donor funding the former first minister's repatriation.

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'Bionic lord' takes up seat in Parliament

'Bionic lord' Craig Mackinlay takes up seat in House of Lords

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'No questions' over McDonald's Sinn Féin leadership

The party has come under pressure over its handling of recent child safeguarding issues.

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Ministers complain to Treasury over spending cuts

Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.

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Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop

His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.

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Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.

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Conservative leadership: Who are the candidates?

The Conservatives are choosing a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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Lammy joins EU ministers meeting in Europe 'reset'

David Lammy becomes the first foreign secretary since Brexit to take part in a regular meeting of EU ministers.

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They're tough-talking and on the Tory right - but how do Badenoch and Jenrick differ?

A look at the political priorities setting the Tory leadership contenders apart.

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Jenrick says he regrets order to paint over murals

Former immigration minister faced criticism after ordering removal of cartoons from asylum centre.

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Budget rule change could mean fewer tax rises

Here is how the chancellor could choose to tweak the government's borrowing rules to free up more cash.

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Firms 'pausing' hiring and investing ahead of Budget

A leading business group says firms are delaying decisions, wanting "more clarity" over the government's policies.

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Welsh Tory in gambling probe returns to front bench

Russell George returns to his job as party spokesman but is unaware if an investigation continues.

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UK-linked firms suspected of busting Russia sanctions

The government is investigating 37 companies - but has yet to hand out any fines, the BBC discovers.

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They're tough-talking and on the Tory right - but how do Badenoch and Jenrick differ?

A look at the political priorities setting the Tory leadership contenders apart.

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Sue Gray will not attend summit in new regions role

The prime minister's ex-chief of staff will not immediately take up a new role as his regional envoy.

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Sunak challenges Starmer on tax and borrowing

The prime minister said he would not be drawn on decisions to be set out in the upcoming budget.

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Reeves 'must find billions more' in time for Budget

Rachel Reeves needs another £16bn to meet pledges, says influential think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

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Amount UK's richest pay in income tax revealed

There is some concern tax rises in the Budget could prompt an exit of the super-rich, hurting UK finances.

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Labour's new deal for workers: A fight postponed?

The government is unveiling a boost for workers' rights - but many of them won't happen right away.

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Watch: Fiery exchange as Boris Johnson asked if he is a 'liar'

Boris Johnson rejects the notion that he is a 'liar'.

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Tory leadership race approaches season finale

The stakes are high as the Conservative Party approaches its biggest single moment yet since its calamitous election defeat in July, says Chris Mason

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HS2 may now run to central London, minister says

The Transport Secretary says it would make "no sense" to have the line terminate in west London.

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Chris Mason: Why it was likely Sue Gray would go

Those working alongside the ex-chief of staff were flipping angry, the BBC's political editor writes.

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Starmer 'pleased' assisted dying vote will take place

The PM says his views are "well known" but he will look at the details of the bill.

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Who is Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's former top adviser?

The prime minister's former chief staff is one of the most experienced operators in Whitehall.

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The chancellor says she needs to raise £20bn. How might she do it?

The chancellor says there is a black hole in the public finances. Evan Davis asks how it might be filled.

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Labour's Harman says 'missteps' to be expected

Former deputy leader Baroness Harman praises Sue Gray after she quits in a government reshuffle.

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UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.

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Conservative leadership hopefuls vow change to win again

Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch try to woo members in conference speeches.

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Kuenssberg 'embarrassed' by Johnson message error

The presenter's scheduled interview with Johnson was pulled after she accidentally sent him her notes.

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Tories search for answers after election drubbing

How to recover from its historic defeat in July dominated the party's annual gathering in Birmingham.

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PM goes to Brussels on mission to rebuild UK-EU trust

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits Brussels, pledging a relationship re-set after Brexit wrangling.

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UK forces involved in response to Iran attacks on Israel

British forces "played their part" in attempts to prevent further escalation, the defence secretary says.

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Ex-Fujitsu boss admits to Post Office meetings

Previous media reports indicated that Michael Keegan only met Paula Vennells once and Horizon was not discussed.

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Former Conservative deputy leader Michael Ancram dies, aged 79

The politician died in hospital following a short illness, surrounded by close family.

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Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech

Rishi Sunak makes a farewell speech as Tory leader to hall packed with cheering party members.

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UK charters flight for British nationals to leave Lebanon

British nationals and their spouse or partner, and children under the age of 18 are eligible.

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Ex-minister suggests Welsh Tory leader should go

Ex-Welsh secretary says his party in the Senedd needs a refresh and suggests its leader should go.

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How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?

The government's plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.

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After 'lacklustre' contest, next Tory leader has five days to prove their worth

As the candidates head to Conservative conference, they face a very public and very gruelling test.

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Kemi Badenoch maternity pay comments spark Tory row

Comments suggesting maternity pay has "gone too far" have been seized on by leadership opponents as Tory conference gets under way.

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Is Reform UK's plan to get Farage into No 10 mission impossible?

The party is trying to professionalise to break the mould of British politics and win real power.

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How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?

The government's plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.

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Not all cultures equally valid, says Kemi Badenoch

Tory leadership contender sets out a "hard-nosed" immigration policy at the start of the party's conference.

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Keir Starmer received more clothes worth £16,000

Downing Street says the way the donations were initially declared has been changed.

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Johnson's 'hopeless' bid to persuade Prince Harry to stay

The ex-PM's memoir describes his meeting to try to keep Prince Harry from leaving royal life.

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NHS must reform or die, says Wes Streeting

The health secretary defends calling the NHS "broken" and warns against "killing" it "with kindness".

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I won't back down on broken NHS claims - Streeting

Health secretary comes out fighting after BBC reveals there is growing unease in NHS about approach.

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Michael Gove appointed new editor of The Spectator

It comes after the magazine was bought by GB News backer Sir Paul Marshall earlier this month.

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'Hillsborough Law' on the table by anniversary - PM

The prime minister promises to introduce a law requiring a duty of candour from public officials.

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Labour’s housing challenge as planning permission at record low

Experts say developers are reluctant to put in planning bids because of costs and lack of confidence

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Labour 'ripping up roots of Thatcherism' on transport

The transport secretary says plans to bring trains and buses back under public control will improve services.

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Starmer to promise 'light at the end of tunnel'

In his first conference speech as PM, Sir Keir will say a "shared struggle" is needed to build a new Britain.

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Scrap law making schools serve meat, urges Labour donor

Dale Vince wants to talk to ministers about getting more vegan meals on to school menus in England.

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Nurses in England say 5.5% pay rise not enough

Nurses are determined to “stand up for themselves”, the head of the Royal College of Nursing says.

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Labour insiders frustrated at Starmer's 'breathtaking' wardrobe row

Sir Keir Starmer's top team have learnt the hard way that in politics, perception matters.

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It is my job to sort out No 10 leaks, says Starmer

The prime minister was speaking ahead of Labour's party conference, which kicks off in Liverpool on Sunday.

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Labour insiders frustrated at Starmer's 'breathtaking' wardrobe row

Sir Keir Starmer's top team have learnt the hard way that in politics, perception matters.

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Reform UK votes to give members more control

Reform UK’s new constitution is approved in a vote at its party conference in Birmingham.

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Bigots not welcome in Reform UK, says Nigel Farage

The Reform UK leader says the party needs to "professionalise" after winning its first MPs in July.

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'Painful' Budget warning spooks people's confidence

Some economists have linked a drop in consumer confidence to officials' warnings of a painful Budget.

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Reform UK votes to give members more control

Reform UK’s new constitution is approved in a vote at its party conference in Birmingham.

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Reform UK’s Trump-style rally fires up new members

The conference is a chance for the party's new MPs and members to get to know each other.

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Labour insiders frustrated at Starmer's 'breathtaking' wardrobe row

Sir Keir Starmer's top team have learnt the hard way that in politics, perception matters.

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Domestic abuse experts to be embedded in 999 control rooms

The plan is part of the government's pledge to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.

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Why UK can't just return migrants to France, as Reform says

Reform UK appears to be wrong to claim Britain can legally turn small boats back in the Channel.

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I'm giving up ownership of Reform UK, says Nigel Farage

Reform UK is overhauling the way the party is run to give members more say at its annual conference.

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The debate: We need new homes, where should they go?

BBC Home Editor Mark Easton hosts a debate with three experts asking whether we should build on the green belt.

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Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters

Chris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters.

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Who is Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's top adviser?

The prime minister's chief staff is one of the most experienced operators in Whitehall.

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Climate a more fundamental threat than terror - Lammy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy vows to put climate change at the heart of the UK's foreign policy.

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Rwanda plan was un-British, says ex-PM John Major

The former Tory leader criticises the previous government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

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Chris Mason: Lib Dems aim to turn election success into influence

The party is celebrating the election of 72 Lib Dem MPs - but turning this into influence won't be easy.

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Soldier, sailor, filmmaker - meet the new Lib Dem MPs

The Liberal Democrats are celebrating a record 72 MPs - and some have fascinating back stories.

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Starmer defends Sue Gray after reports of No 10 rifts

The prime minister's chief of staff has been the subject of numerous media reports since Labour entered government.

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Labour MPs 'shocked' at no full winter fuel assessment

Labour MPs are not speaking out publicly despite concerns, as some hope mitigations will come in the Budget next month.

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Ukraine missile request under discussion - Lammy

Ukraine has been pleading for months for restrictions on using missiles on targets inside Russia to be lifted.

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780,000 eligible pensioners to lose out on fuel payment - DWP

Pensioners aged 80 and over would take the biggest financial hit, a government analysis found

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I regret my party's Stop The Boats slogan, says Tory peer

Lord Kirkhope says inflammatory words used by politicians helped stoke a heated political climate.

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No extra NHS funding without reform, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer promises 10-year plan for England as part of "biggest reimagining" of NHS.

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Ban on rental bidding wars is on the way - but will it work?

Renter groups say the plans are a positive step but warn more action will be needed to tackle unaffordable rents.

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Brexit truce as pro-EU Lib Dems focus on long game

Lib Dems manage expectations of steps towards rejoining the EU ahead of their autumn conference.

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Scotland's only oil refinery confirmed to close next year

Petroineos said the closure of Grangemouth was due to it being unable to compete with more modern foreign sites.

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Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West

Keir Starmer made the comments as he travelled to Washington for talks with US President Joe Biden.

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National debt forecast to treble over next 50 years

An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says.

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UK government confirms £500m Tata Steel subsidy

Ministers say they have reached an "improved deal" to safeguard the future of Tata's Port Talbot plant.

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Chris Mason: How to measure dissent within Labour's landslide majority

The BBC's political editor assesses the fact that around 50 Labour MPs failed to back the party on the winter fuel payment vote.

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'I will miss out on winter fuel payment by £3'

Pensioners are missing out on winter fuel payments by as little as £3, with some saying they will have to continue working well into old age.

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Government to propose ban on no-fault evictions

England's 11 million renters are set to get more security as Labour introduces a new bill.

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Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'

Health bosses warn major change is needed as ministers in England prepare to publish a wide-ranging review.

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A tent city next to Mayfair: Why cutting homelessness might be harder than before

Governments have tackled the problem in the past, but will doing so prove more difficult today?

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UK to send hundreds more missiles to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for more aid to "drive Russian forces off our land".

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1.2% of prison places in England and Wales free

Official figures showed there were 88,521 people imprisoned as of Friday, just days before a policy of early release begins.

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Bill banning no-fault evictions to return to Parliament next week

The bill, which would end no fault evictions, is expected to be introduced to the Commons next week.

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UK working with European police to tackle boat gangs

The meeting with intelligence and law enforcement bodies comes days after 12 people died crossing the Channel.

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Michel Barnier's journey from Mr Brexit to French PM

France's new prime minister is best known even in his native France as the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator.

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Priti Patel knocked out of Tory leadership contest

Former minister Robert Jenrick tops the poll among Conservative MPs on 28 votes, with Kemi Badenoch second.

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Moral imperative to stop small boat gangs - Cooper

The home secretary is hosting a meeting on small boats days after 12 die in the English Channel.

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State pension to rise by over £400 next year

This will take the full state pension for men who have retired since 1951 and women since 1953 to around £12,000 in 2025/26.

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Tory leader hopeful Tugendhat calls for ECHR reform

The former security minister is one of six bidding to take over the leadership of the Conservative party from Rishi Sunak.

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Hunt accuses Labour of cronyism over job for donor

Ian Corfield - a Labour donor - was given a senior civil service role in the Treasury.

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Starmer welcomes Siberian kitten to Downing Street

The new kitten becomes one of three cats living in Downing Street, joining Larry and the Starmer family cat Jojo.

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Corbyn forms new group with four pro-Gaza MPs

The Independent Alliance hopes to gain greater influences becoming the fifth-largest Commons group.

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Minister faces claims he threatened firm in old job

The Tories says there are "serious" questions to answer over Lord Hendy's appointment.

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10,000 homes on ex-military bases were never built

A deal to build houses at seven sites across England was quietly shelved, the BBC can reveal.

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Priti Patel defends record on rising immigration

Tory leadership candidate says as home secretary she made changes allowing ministers to control migration.

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Workers' rights to four-day week could be strengthened

Employees could get greater powers to work their contracted hours over fewer days.

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Will things get worse like Keir Starmer says?

The prime minister says the Autumn Budget will be "painful", so what might be in store?

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John Swinney rules out cuts to universal benefits

The first minister says free tuition and prescriptions are not on the table as the government curbs spending.

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Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan

The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS.

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Outdoor smoking ban at pubs being considered - PM

Health experts welcome plans but some pub owners and hospitality bosses warn of economic pain.

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Under 100 spaces in men's prisons in England and Wales

The government hopes that overcrowding will ease once new measures are brought in this September.

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UK to spend £10.5m on new EU border checks

Travellers from the UK and other non-EU countries will soon have to go through a new digital border system.

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Election betting scandal: Met Police ends investigation

Police say end of their investigation should not be "misinterpreted as an all clear" for those involved.

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Infected blood authority can now pay patients

The first payments to those infected with contaminated blood will start at the end of the year.

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Starmer cancels Sunak's £40m helicopter contract

Labour scraps the ex-PM's 'VIP helicopter service', saying it was a waste of public money.

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PM to say Parliament return not 'business as usual'

The prime minister will make a speech in Downing Street before Parliament returns next week.

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Tories ask who authorised Labour donor's No 10 pass

The Conservatives say it is 'deeply concerning' Labour's biggest donor was given access to No 10.

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Zombie knife amnesty and compensation scheme starts

New legislation closes a loophole and comes into force at the middle of next month.

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Labour donor was given 'temporary' No 10 pass

The Conservatives have accused the government of "cronyism" after it emerged the peer could access No 10.

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PM set to warn: 'Things will get worse'

The Conservatives have disputed leaving a black hole in the public finances, which Labour claims.

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No blank cheques for unions over pay, says Reeves

The Conservatives say Labour has lost control of public sector pay and is "being played by" the unions.

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Infected blood authority can now pay patients

The first payments to those infected with contaminated blood will start at the end of the year.

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Plan to hike windfall tax sparks energy jobs warning

Firms across the supply chain to the oil and gas industry have warned that official plans threaten investment.

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How much are gas and electricity bills going up this winter?

Energy prices will rise by 10% and winter fuel payments will only be paid to pensioners who receive benefits.

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Labour Welsh minister's fuel payment cut warning

Jane Hutt says scrapping universal pensioner winter fuel payments risks pushing some into poverty.

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Move to ease prison overcrowding as more rioters jailed

The government says the move is needed to create space for those being jailed after riots in England.

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Switching off from job boosts productivity - No 10

The right to switch off when outside work could help boost the UK's economic growth, Downing Street says.

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Pensioners urged to claim as winter fuel support cut

Nearly a million people eligible for pension credit do not claim, also excluding them from energy bill help.

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Doug Beattie quits as Ulster Unionist leader

A senior party colleague says Mr Beattie's decision to quit came as a shock.

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Recent violence in NI was intolerable, PM says

Sir Keir Starmer was speaking after meeting injured police officers in east Belfast on Monday.

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Robertson not considering position over Israel meeting

The cabinet secretary has come under fire from SNP colleagues over talks with the deputy ambassador.

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Labour under fire over second top civil service job

The Conservatives are accusing the Labour government of undermining civil service impartiality.

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Public urged to hand in zombie knives ahead of ban

Owners of the weapons will have four weeks from 26 August to surrender them to police.

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We want same pay deal as drivers, says RMT boss

The Conservatives say Labour has been "played" by the unions and lost control of public sector pay.

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Foreign Office official resigns over Israel arms sales

The official resigned over arms sales to Israel, saying the UK government "may be complicit in war crimes".

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Misogyny to be treated as extremism by UK government

The Home Office will look at hatred of women as one of the ideological trends that the government says is gaining traction.

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Farage denies almost £100,000 a month GB News salary

The Clacton MP's company is paid £97,928.40 a month by GB News, for his work as a TV presenter.

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Mason stripped of SNP whip over 'unacceptable' Gaza posts

Writing on X Mr Mason said Israel's actions in Gaza did not amount to "genocide".

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MP Nigel Farage earning more than £1m a year

The Reform UK leader's disclosures were made in parliament's latest Register of Members' Financial Interests.

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Why solid growth complicates the Budget masterplan

Having inherited an economy growing at a normal rate, can the chancellor justify tax rises this autumn?

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Rayner denies UK government is forcing Scottish spending cuts

SNP ministers say they have been left in an "extraordinary position" by the UK Labour administration.

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Unionists 'need to reach out’ to other communities

He was speaking on the BBC Red Lines podcast for an in-depth interview about his political career.

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'I don't live, I just exist': Ukrainian families torn apart by visa changes

The government is facing calls to reverse changes making it harder for Ukrainians to bring family to the UK.

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Riots could have been stopped sooner, says Tugendhat

The Tory leadership hopeful says an "overwhelming police presence" should have been deployed earlier.

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UK unemployment falls slightly as pay growth slows

The UK's unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in the three months to the end of June, figures suggest.

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'I don't live, I just exist': Ukrainian families torn apart by visa changes

The government is facing calls to reverse changes making it harder for Ukrainians to bring family to the UK.

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Cash-strapped council pins hopes on 'family-style' children's home

Somerset Council is opening its own children's homes to avoid relying on private providers.

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UK's Starmer urges Iran to refrain from Israel attack

The UK PM tells Iran's president there is a serious risk of miscalculation if an attack goes ahead.

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Big fall in migrant visa applications after changes

The number of overseas workers, students and their families applying to come to the UK falls by a third.

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Corbyn in talks to form new independent MPs group

A new group could unlock hundreds of thousands of pounds of public funding and access.

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Councillor charged with encouraging violent disorder

Ricky Jones was remanded in custody until a pre trial preparation hearing on 6 September.

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Tory blasts Senedd leader's abolish stunt

Andrew RT Davies warned against going down "blind alley" in trying to debate whether to scrap Senedd.

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PM says swift justice acting as riot deterrent

The PM tells an emergency Cobra meeting police need to remain on "high alert".

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Who is in the running for the Scottish Tory leadership?

The Scottish Tories are looking for a new leader - in which direction will the winner take them?

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Stay on high alert for riots, Starmer tells police

Rapid sentencing and increased police presence is deterring violence, the prime minister says.

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What is Elon Musk's game plan?

X’s owner has chosen to wade in to opine on unrest in the UK. It isn't clear what's driving him.

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Will Rachel Reeves' public sector pensions plans work?

The Chancellor says she wants to “fire up the UK’s economy” with a "Canadian-style" pensions model.

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Drakeford back in government as health secretary

The ex-first minister is given the health job on an "interim basis" by one of his successors.

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Liam Kerr enters race for Scottish Tory leadership

The North East MSP has become the fourth candidate to announce a bid to succeed Douglas Ross.

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Jamie Greene launches Scottish Tory leadership bid

The West Scotland MSP has pledged to oversee a "radical shake-up" of the party's Holyrood strategy.

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Starmer says rioters can expect rapid sentencing

Teenager James Nelson is thought to be the first person to be jailed for their part in the disorder.

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Reeves refuses to rule out capital gains tax rise

It's important to "strike the right balance" when deciding on tax policies, the chancellor says.

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Tories can win next election, says leadership hopeful Jenrick

The ex-Home Office minister says his party must face "hard truths" before it can get back into power.

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Water companies face £168m fines over sewage spills

Thames Water, Northumbrian Water and Yorkshire Water face fines for repeated sewage leaks.

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Six months since Stormont returned, how is it going?

It has been six months since NI's devolved government was restored following a two-year hiatus.

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What taxes might Rachel Reeves raise?

The chancellor says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up?

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Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost the UK £4.1bn

HMRC says billions have been lost through tax schemes designed to encourage research and development.

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'We're watching you,' far-right protesters warned

A home office minster says criminal activity will not be tolerated ahead of expected demonstrations.

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Scottish Tories will elect new leader by end of September

MSPs Russell Findlay  and  Brian Whittle  have both already announced they want the job.

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Government sets record budget for green energy auction

The government says its budget to support a renewable energy auction will rise 50%.

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'No evidence' SNP MSPs misused parliament stamps

Holyrood politicians and their staff were accused of passing stamps bought with expenses to UK general election candidates.

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MP fears abuse of politicians is 'becoming normal'

Robbie Moore says he has had extra protection installed at his home due to threats made against him.

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MP fears abuse of politicians is 'becoming normal'

Robbie Moore says he has had extra protection installed at his home due to threats made against him.

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How 1960s tragedies triggered a life-saving law

Disasters like the Aberfan mining disaster scarred the nation but led to radical changes.

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Tories unveil yellow cards for leadership race

The six leadership candidates will get a warning and public dressing down if they personally attack rivals.

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Ditching of social care plan is a tragedy - Dilnot

The plan would have introduced an £86,000 cap on the amount an older or disabled person would have to pay towards their support.

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Kemi Badenoch announces bid to become Tory leader

The 44-year-old promises to return her party to "first principles" including a focus on sovereignty.

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Puberty blockers ban is lawful, says High Court

Ban on puberty blockers introduced by last government using emergency legislation was lawful, High Court rules.

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Politics to roar back at Westminster in blame game over funding

Expect a pretty noisy argument when the new chancellor addresses the House of Commons, the BBC's Chris Mason writes.

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Stride announces Conservative leadership bid

The former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person to join the race to replace Rishi Sunak.

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Rachel Reeves' promise to be honest is a risky move

Monday's plan seems to be part of a process leading to tax rises in the Autumn Budget.

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Badenoch accuses rival campaign of dirty tricks

The potential Tory leadership contender says "dishonest" and damaging claims are being spread about her.

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Priti Patel vows to unite Tories in leadership bid

The former home secretary is the fifth MP seeking to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader.

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Assisted dying bill introduced in Parliament

Former Justice Secretary Lord Falconer's bill would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives.

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Are the UK's finances really worse than expected?

Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a public finances shortfall of billions on pounds after a snap audit.

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Government delays university free-speech fines

Powers for universities to be fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech have been put on hold.

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Reeves expected to reveal shortfall of billions

The chancellor confirms she will make a statement to Parliament next week on the state of public finances.

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Ex-minister brands Post Office cases 'corrupt'

Management culture was "insensitive and dismissive to the point of abject rudeness", Greg Clark says.

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Stride announces Conservative leadership bid

The former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person joining the race to replace Rishi Sunak.

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Tugendhat joins race to be next Conservative leader

The former security minister became the second Tory MP to enter the contest to replace Rishi Sunak.

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Lammy aims to reset UK-India ties with early trip

The foreign secretary wants to boost relations amid instability among American and European allies.

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We owe public apology, says new Welsh Labour leader

Eluned Morgan confirmed as Welsh Labour leader and Wales' first woman to be first minister.

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Former PM Lord Wilson sold papers to help fund his care

The two-time prime minister agreed to sell his entire archive to fund his care towards the end of his life.

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James Cleverly running for Conservative leadership

The shadow home secretary said the Conservatives must be a "united party" to restore its reputation.

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Fewer HS2 seats could force passengers not to travel

A report by the spending watchdog says new HS2 trains will have less space than existing services.

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Eluned Morgan likely to be Wales' first female FM

She is expected to become Welsh Labour leader unopposed after most of party's Senedd group backed her.

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Labour must deliver or risk populist rise, say cabinet ministers

Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Wes Streeting say Labour must restore faith in mainstream politics.

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Conservatives plan to name new leader by November

A new Tory leader will be announced by 2 November under plans set out by the 1922 committee.

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Inside Labour's first fortnight in power

Laura Kuenssberg follows the story of Labour's first days in office with three key ministers.

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UK to resume funding to UN Gaza aid agency

The UK was among nations to halt funding after Israel alleged UNWRA staff took part in the Hamas attack.

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Reeves hints at above-inflation public sector pay rise

The chancellor says not settling the matter quickly would incur other costs to the wider economy.

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Gething rival backs health secretary for next FM

Eluned Morgan attracts the support of Jeremy Miles, who competed in the last leadership contest.

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Cooper calls Leeds disorder 'audacious criminality'

Yvette Cooper MP has said those who sparked the disturbances will face full force of the law.

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UK government debt highest since 1962

Debt has exceeded the highs reached during the coronavirus pandemic for the first time.

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Halt 'dangerous' disability benefit changes, charities say

The new government has not said whether it supports Tory-era plans to overhaul Personal Independence Payments.

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My victory was never accepted, Gething says

In first interview since he was forced out Vaughan Gething says opponents never accepted him as leader.

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Zelensky: Trump would be hard work, but we are hard workers

The Ukrainian leader tells the BBC in an exclusive interview that he is willing to work with anyone who is in power in the US.

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Keir Starmer pledges growth but warns of 'no quick fix'

There are measures to nationalise rail operators and speed up house building in Labour's first legislative programme since returning to power.

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My victory was never accepted, Gething says

In first interview since he was forced out Vaughan Gething says opponents never accepted him as leader.

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Fourteen measures from the King’s Speech analysed by BBC experts

BBC correspondents examine some of the key policies announced by Keir Starmer’s new government.

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Votes for 16-year-olds fails to make King's Speech

Commons leader Lucy Powell says the measure remains a Labour commitment for the current parliament.

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Why the devil is in the 'devolution desert' detail

Deputy PM Angela Rayner wants to give more powers to local areas but delivery could be tricky.

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Avanti West Coast talks over 'unacceptable performance'

The operator was called in to meet Labour's new transport secretary to discuss its poor performance.

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Woman denies assault after Farage milkshake attack

The Reform UK leader was showered in drink while launching his general election campaign last month.

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Tories accept donation linked to convicted tycoon

Westminster Development Services Ltd, part-owned by Prakash Hinduja, gave the Conservatives £50,000.

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UK politicians react with shock to attack on Trump

UK politicians have reacted with shock to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

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What next for MPs who lost their jobs? - ‘I'm not sure what to do’

The challenges facing former MPs as they move on from a £91,000 salary and life in the public eye.

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Thousands of prisoners to be released in September

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns of a "total breakdown of law and order" unless action is taken.

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UK politicians react with shock to attack on Trump

UK politicians have reacted with shock to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

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Election abuse may have been coordinated - adviser

Yvette Cooper has been urged to set up a short inquiry to investigate the ‘dark underbelly’ of abuse.

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What next for MPs who lost their jobs? - ‘I'm not sure what to do’

The challenges facing former MPs as they move on from a £91,000 salary and life in the public eye.

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Starmer sticks by promise of assisted dying free vote

The prime minister says he will allow a free vote if MPs want it, but it was not a government priority.

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Labour won back working class vote, says McFadden

The Labour Party has won back working class voters despite the challenge from Reform, according to Pat McFadden.

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Keir Starmer says Joe Biden 'on really good form'

The PM rejected concerns about the US president's cognitive ability, after their meeting at the Nato summit.

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Labour MP speaks out on death threats and election abuse

Rushanara Ali tells the BBC she needed police protection during her re-election campaign.

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Labour to set out plans to tackle prison overcrowding

The Justice Secretary warns prison system is on the "brink of total collapse" due to overcrowding.

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Lord Prescott removed from House of Lords

It marks the end of a parliamentary career stretching back more than half a century.

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PM says defence spending commitment 'cast iron'

He is travelling to Washington for a Nato summit where he will meet President Biden for the first time.

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'An amazing sense of excitement' - New MPs take it all in

Hundreds of new MPs get their first taste of Parliament after last week's general election.

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Sunak names new top team as Lord Cameron resigns

The interim shadow cabinet features some new names after 12 former cabinet ministers lost their seats.

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Candidate faced campaign 'intimidation and racism'

Jovan Owusu-Nepaul says his experiences while campaigning "put a fire in my belly".

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Education secretary begins push to recruit 6,500 new teachers

The new education secretary says she is writing to education workforces as her "first priority".

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Children’s choir gets surprise audience with new PM

Pupils set to perform for King Charles were rehearsing when Keir Starmer stopped to listen.

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Steal our ideas, Lib Dem leader urges government

Sir Ed also says his party will continue to argue for "fair votes" despite gaining many more MPs than Reform UK.

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Starmer and Swinney to work together on 'common ground'

The new prime minister wants to establish a "different and better" way of working across the United Kingdom.

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Keir Starmer arriving in NI on first visit as prime minister

The overnight visit will see the Labour leader continue his tour of the UK after travelling to Scotland earlier on Sunday.

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New cabinet meets as Starmer government gets to work

Today is the first full day in power for Labour after its landslide victory, which upended 14 years of Conservative rule.

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Who's in Keir Starmer's new cabinet?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Labour MPs to cabinet positions after landslide election victory.

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Moving into Downing Street: life behind the iconic black door

Rishi Sunak has made way for new Prime Minister Keir Starmer to move into No 10. Here’s how it all happens.

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How to pull off an election all-nighter

You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through.

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How to follow the election on the BBC

Online, on TV, and on Sounds and Radio - the BBC is bringing you full coverage of the 2024 UK general election and its results.

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Parties hammer home key messages as polling day nears

Despite the rhetoric the Conservative campaign is undeniably crouched in a defensive posture.

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Ros Atkins: Why are there so many independent candidates?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at what the number of independent candidates at the general election reveals about our political system.

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I've not given up on winning, says Rishi Sunak

The PM says he understands people's frustrations with him but warns of the "danger" of a Labour government.

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Lib Dems dive head-first into final week of campaign

Sir Ed Davey bungee jumps in a bid to encourage voters to "take the plunge" and vote Lib Dem.

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Parties stress core messages as election nears

As polling day approaches the leaders have been travelling the country in a bid to win votes.

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Scottish election claims fact-checked

BBC Verify examines claims on public spending, the NHS, oil and gas jobs and water quality.

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SNP would work with Labour to boost migration to Scotland

SNP leader John Swinney says a UK-wide approach will not address Scotland's skills shortages.

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Tory candidate was trustee of church that ‘endorsed’ conversion therapy

A report finds St Thomas Philadelphia church in Sheffield had "supported" conversion therapy.

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Watch: Ed Davey bungee jumps in latest stunt

The Lib Dem leader takes part in the extreme activity as part of his election campaign.

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How to rewatch the BBC general election debates

The party leaders have answered questions from the public and been interviewed on Panorama.

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Could Labour 'stop the boats'?

Labour wouldn’t send asylum seekers to Rwanda, but can their alternative plan hope to stop the boats?

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Is this really the TikTok general election?

Snarky jibes and silly memes have been a hit on TikTok but the real social battle is elsewhere.

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Sunday Times newspaper endorses Labour Party

The paper says the Tories had 'forfeited the right to govern' and Britain needs a 'radical reset'.

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Could Labour 'stop the boats'?

Labour wouldn’t send asylum seekers to Rwanda, but can their alternative plan hope to stop the boats?

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How much weight do NI party manifestos really carry?

BBC NI's political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how effective manifestos are in Northern Ireland.

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Farage challenged over canvasser's racist slurs

The Reform UK leader defended his party after footage appeared to show an activist making racial slurs.

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Rail fares, small boats and Brexit - Green and Reform claims tested

Train fares, small boats and Brexit - BBC Verify checks Adrian Ramsay's and Nigel Farage's answers.

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Key takeaways from Green and Reform leaders' Question Time

Adrian Ramsay and Nigel Farage are pressed by the audience on their candidates, tax and the US election.

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Sunak declines to say if aide knew election date

The Metropolitan Police say seven officers are now under investigation over bets on the election date.

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What is the first past the post voting system used in UK elections?

How does the first-past-the-post system work, and what are its pros and cons?

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Tory election volunteer attacked on doorstep

Garry Burchett suffered bruising and a suspected broken nose, candidate Daniel Kawczynski said.

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Second Welsh Tory in election betting probe

A Conservative in the Welsh Parliament is the latest to face inquiries by the Gambling Commission.

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Tory chairman's leaflets sent to wrong constituency

Richard Holden tells the BBC a "few hundred" leaflets were misdirected.

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What is the first past the post voting system used in UK elections?

How does the first-past-the-post system work, and what are its pros and cons?

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Fifth Tory politician in election betting probe

A Conservative in the Welsh Parliament is the latest to face inquiries by the Gambling Commission.

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Tory chairman's leaflets sent to wrong constituency

Richard Holden tells the BBC a "few hundred" leaflets were misdirected.

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More people investigated over election bet claims

The regulator is looking at other people with links to the Conservative Party, Chris Mason writes.

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Ros Atkins: Is Brexit still important to voters?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether Brexit is still a key issue for general election voters.

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Met denies being source of election bet leaks

It follows a claim the force told journalists about those being looking into by the betting regulator.

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Farage defends Ukraine comments after Starmer and Sunak criticism

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals.

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Ros Atkins: Is Brexit still important to voters?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether Brexit is still a key issue for general election voters.

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Attack on candidate's service record sad - Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer criticises Conservative candidate Johnny Mercer who accused his rival of lying.

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Aide to home secretary says Rwanda scheme is 'crap'

The Tory candidate - who used to work for the home secretary - was heard making the remark at an event.

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Tories pledge focus on pubs and clubs in 'first 100 days'

The Conservative Party says it would review licencing laws in a bid to boost the night-time economy.

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Tories pledge focus on pubs and clubs in 'first 100 days'

The Conservative Party says it would review licencing laws in a bid to boost the night-time economy.

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Labour would pass law to end rental 'bidding wars'

Keir Starmer says he wants to stop landlords encouraging higher rent offers to secure properties.

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Families want party pledges on 'terror attack' laws

Survivors and relatives of those killed urge commitments on venue security and caring for victims.

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Can we trust polls predicting a Tory ‘wipeout'?

Are the Conservatives really on course for an election 'wipeout'? Or should we be sceptical about the polls?

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Can we trust polls predicting a Tory ‘wipeout'?

Are the Conservatives really on course for an election 'wipeout'? Or should we be sceptical about the polls?

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Scottish Labour launches 'manifesto for change'

Leader Anas Sarwar says the party will prioritise economic stability and growing the economy.

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Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant

Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services.

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Inflation falls to lowest level in almost three years

Inflation has hit the Bank of England's target for the first time in almost three years.

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Scottish Labour launches 'manifesto for change'

Leader Anas Sarwar says the party will prioritise economic stability and growing the economy.

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Sunak commits to maintaining badger cull

The cull is not in the Tory manifesto, but the PM says it "has to be part of the solution" for bovine TB.

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Voters are being taken for fools on the economy

Do promises to leave various tax rates alone have any credibility, asks the BBC's economics editor.

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Cameron side-steps questions on Sunak's D-Day exit

The PM has apologised for missing an event with US President Joe Biden for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

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