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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