Cleverly returns to Tory front bench as Badenoch reshuffles team

The former foreign secretary becomes shadow housing secretary and will face Angela Rayner in Parliament.

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Four arrests after 7,000 police deployed for Trump visit

The deployment included 6,144 Police Scotland officers and another 1,197 from other UK forces

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Chris Mason: Trump visit provides Starmer with invaluable access

The PM's time with the president helped burnish a relationship as solid as it is improbable.

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Union flag theft on Queen's birthday treated as 'sectarian hate crime'

The union flag was stolen from outside a civil service building in Derry and replaced with the Irish tricolour.

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Trump takes another swipe at London's mayor

Sir Keir Starmer intervened after Trump attacked Khan, saying: "He's a friend of mine, actually."

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Reform-led council scraps diversity training

Durham County Council removes equality, diversity, inclusion and climate change training modules.

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Chris Mason: Trump visit provides Starmer with invaluable access

The PM's time with the president helped burnish a relationship as solid as it is improbable.

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UK condemns Hong Kong cash offer for help in arresting activists

David Lammy and Yvette Cooper describe the bounties as "another example of transnational repression".

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Chris Mason: Trump visit provides Starmer with invaluable access

The PM's time with the president helped burnish a relationship as solid as it is improbable.

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As porn sites apply new age checks, will users hand over personal ID?

All websites hosting pornography will have to check the age of their users from Friday.

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Starmer arrives at Turnberry for talks with Trump

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived to meet US President Donald Trump at the start of a day's talks in Scotland.

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Nurses to 'overwhelmingly' reject pay deal as strike vote looms

The Royal College of Nursing has been holding a consultative vote on their 3.6% pay rise.

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Tories would ban strikes by NHS doctors - Badenoch

Thousands of resident doctors are currently on strike after a dispute with the government over pay.

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Starmer to raise Gaza situation in Trump meeting

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump are expected to meet in Scotland for talks on Monday.

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Pubs and venues to be protected from noise complaints

It will also be easier to open new pubs in disused shops under licensing reforms planned by the government.

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UK condemns Hong Kong cash offer for help in arresting activists

David Lammy and Yvette Cooper describe the bounties as "another example of transnational repression".

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Starmer suggests UK will play role in new Gaza aid air drops

His comments come as he faces calls from 221 cross-party MPs for the UK to recognise a Palestinian state.

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Trump says 'great to be in Scotland', as he lands for four-day trip

The US president will be playing golf as well as meeting the prime minister and first minister for talks.

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Trump takes time out to open Scottish golf course

His private visit is exceptional as US presidents rarely promote their personal interests so publicly while in office.

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Starmer urged by MPs to recognise Palestinian state

A majority of MPs on the foreign affairs committee urge ministers to make the move immediately.

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Suffering in Gaza is indefensible, says Starmer

The prime minister warns of a "humanitarian catastrophe" ahead of emergency talks with France and Germany.

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Use offices or lose them, Welsh government staff told

Less than a fifth of Welsh government staff use the office, as the vast majority work from home.

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Some asylum seekers misusing payment cards for gambling

More than 6,500 payments in gambling settings were attempted by asylum seekers in the past year.

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Tories must 'offer hope' unlike Reform - Badenoch

The Conservative Party leader said Argentinian President Javier Milei was the "template" for her leadership.

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Gang leaders among first to be hit by small boat sanctions

The government sanctions 25 suspected criminals and groups linked to people-smuggling.

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Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed

A Foreign Office report shows the biggest cuts will come in Africa with less spent on women's health and water sanitation.

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The teenager who wanted to be a teacher but now leads a council

George Finch, the UK's youngest council leader at 19, had thought he would become a history teacher.

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AI deepfake porn humiliated me, says Mordaunt

The former Conservative MP told the BBC the deepfake porn was "deliberately humiliating and violent".

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OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services

The US tech firm behind ChatGPT say it will work with the UK government to "deliver prosperity for all".

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Blairs' discount designer clothes caused concern, No 10 files show

Officials worried the discounts would have to be declared and advised them to pay back thousands.

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Security committee launches inquiry into Afghan data leak

The Intelligence and Security Committee says all documents related to the case should be provided for review.

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Farage proposes sending prisoners to overseas jails

Farage sets out plans to create more than 30,000 prison places, but Labour accuses the party of "empty promises".

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Five key takeaways from the landmark water sector review

The wide-ranging review was launched amid growing public concern about sewage spills and rising bills.

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Future pensioners to be worse off, government warns

Future pensioners are set to be worse off than today's with four-in-10 not saving enough for retirement, says the DWP.

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Badenoch and PM spar over 'modest income' tax pledge

A cabinet minister said people on "modest" incomes will be protected from tax rises, but the Tories say ministers can't explain who they are.

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'Great British Energy solar panels' were made in China

A Labour MP says GB Energy should buy British to avoid the risk of forced labour in supply chains.

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Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges

The target is part of plans to improve the water sector following a record number of discharges.

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Who is in charge? The prime minister's authority is in question again

It's been a week of dismissals, disagreements and backbench bust-ups, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Who is in charge? The prime minister's authority is in question again

It's been a week of dismissals, disagreements and backbench bust-ups, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Chris Mason: Why Labour had little choice but to suspend Diane Abbott again

Labour appearing consistent is core to Abbott's second suspension, writes the BBC's Chris Mason.

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More rules being considered to keep children safe online

Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander says age checks will not mark the "end of the conversation".

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MoD offered to speed up resettlement case of Afghan who posted data breach names on Facebook

The BBC understands the individual, an Afghan national, is now living in the UK.

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Labour MP Diane Abbott stands by racism comments

The veteran Labour MP was disciplined by the party last year over comments in a newspaper letter.

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Starmer stamps authority with MP suspensions, but risks appearing vindictive

Senior officials say the sackings came after repeated organising against the government.

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Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK

It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.

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Ben Wallace says he makes 'no apology' for Afghan injunction

The decision to apply for an injunction was "not a cover-up", the former defence secretary says.

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Three key questions after Afghan data leak sparked unprecedented secret evacuation

The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner analyses the leak of Afghan citizens' data and the fallout.

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Reeves inadvertently breached rules on gifts, says MPs' watchdog

The chancellor missed the 28-day deadline for registering free tickets from the National Theatre.

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Antisemitism report finds 'unacceptable' increase in anti-Jewish discrimination

Report includes specific recommendations for NHS, the arts industry and the police.

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Benn accuses Tories of making false promises to veterans

Hilary Benn was speaking during a three-hour debate in Parliament, which saw MPs clash over legacy.

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Freeholders begin High Court challenge over reforms

A group of landowners is challenging the government's attempts to reform the freehold and leasehold system of property ownership.

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Drivers offered up to £3,750 discount to buy electric cars

Government will subsidise prices cuts to encourage a shift away from petrol and diesel.

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Post Office could be owned by its workers, government says

The service could be turned into an employee-owned business, under options set out by the government.

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Trump will be hosted by King at Windsor during second state visit

The US president will be accompanied by his wife, Melania, when he visits the UK from 17-19 September.

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Reporter Reads

BBC Political Editor Chris Mason on the latest defection from Tory to Reform.

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Reporter Reads

A political strategist says there are eight words that resonate with all voters.

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UK pledges to make electric cars cheaper to buy

Heidi Alexander says she will announce measures to cut the cost of buying an electric car.

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More rules being considered to keep children safe online

Heidi Alexander says new age checks will not mark the "end of the conversation" on online safety.

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Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes

The meeting with Wes Streeting will take place next week, the BBC understands.

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Labour not defending workers, says Unite after Rayner row

The union could consider its future relationship with the party, General Secretary Sharon Graham says.

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Never seen that lady in my life, pupils say of FM

There are calls for a stronger focus on politics as pupils fail to recognise politicians.

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Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world

The UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.

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Councillor calls man-made global warming a 'hoax'

The comment came from Nottinghamshire County Council's cabinet member for transport and environment.

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Chris Mason: Reform's momentum is making the political weather

Nigel Farage's party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response

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Ban some foreigners from sickness benefits, Tories urge

Leader Kemi Badenoch will set out her plans to restrict welfare payments in a speech on Thursday.

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Government's watered-down benefits bill clears Commons

The legislation, which implements some cuts to universal credit, could become law in one month.

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Bin strike talks break down as council quits

Birmingham City Council withdraws from talks with union bosses say they have "run out of time".

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Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds

The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise.

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Action urged to halt exodus of firms leaving UK

The boss of the CBI says he would support cutting the allowance on cash ISAs to encourage more people to invest in shares.

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Jury-free trials recommended to save courts from 'collapse'

A senior judge recommends a shake-up of the system, but some barristers argue juries are essential for fair justice.

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Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Discussions ongoing about new party, says Corbyn

It comes after ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana said she was quitting the party to co-found a new party with Corbyn.

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Nursery teachers to get £4,500 to work in disadvantaged areas

A new scheme will see early years teachers offered a financial incentive to work in areas with highest needs.

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Palestine Action banned after judge denies temporary block

A High Court judge refused the group's request to temporarily block the government from proscribing it as a terror group.

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Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks

Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes.

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A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing

With the economy, immigration, education, welfare and health high on the agenda, has Sir Keir Starmer's top team met their pledges?

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In Our Time

On the value of keeping conversations going with opponents, from the Reformation onwards

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Nick Robinson: Starmer told me he'd met every challenge. But things look bad right now - very bad

Nick Robinson sits down with the prime minister to look back at his first year in Downing Street.

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Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Reform MP loses whip over business allegations, party says

He has made the decision amid allegations of business propriety during the pandemic.

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The Briefing Room

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss why the benefits bill for disability has ballooned.

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Labour peer dies while swimming in river

Lord David Lipsey previously worked as a journalist and Downing Street adviser.

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BBC senior staff told to 'step back' from duties following row

No "high risk" music acts will be broadcast live in the future after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set.

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MPs approve plan to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group

The ban means supporting the group could potentially carry a maximum sentence of 14 years.

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Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around

The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.

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Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted

Check whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

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Reeves' tears raise big questions at top of Labour

Whatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.

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Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.

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Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted

Check whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

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