Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare

The health secretary says "it's not happening", as ministers face questions about the prospect of tax rises.

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Fit solar panels to pensioner homes to beat Reform, says Labour MP

Jo White says voters need to see "tangible benefits" from Labour's climate policies to combat Reform.

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Scrapping child benefit cap makes economic sense, Reeves told

Senior Labour MP and leading economist urge the chancellor to scrap the two-child benefit cap.

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Sarwar says 'knackered' SNP has run out of ideas

The Scottish Labour leader also criticised the "bile" of Reform as he addressed delegates at the party's UK conference

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Labour peer calls for Treasury to be abolished

Maurice Glasman, founder of Blue Labour, calls for more "economic radicalism" at a conference event.

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Plaid and Reform 'different poison, same bottle' - FM

Eluned Morgan tells Labour's Autumn conference about Reform "division" and Plaid "fantasy".

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Labour readmits McDonnell and Begum after benefit cap rebellion

Labour has softened its commitment to keeping the two-child benefit cap in recent months.

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Will digital ID cards stop illegal working?

The scheme is being billed by No 10 as a way of cracking down on migrants who do not have the right to earn wages in the UK.

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Ex-Green deputy leader launches new legal action against party

Shahrar Ali, who won his last case against the Greens, has accused the party of continuing to discriminate against him for his gender critical beliefs.

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How much trouble is Labour in - and is the PM the right man for the job?

Ahead of Labour's annual conference, Laura Kuenssberg asks if the PM is the right man for the job.

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Chris Mason: Starmer unflinching as he seeks to take on Reform

The prime minister has stepped up his framing of the "open fight" between Labour and Reform UK.

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No new inquiry into Labour Together, says elections watchdog

The watchdog says it has "found no evidence of any other potential offences" by the think tank.

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Farage urges Bank of England boss to stop bond sales

Reform UK argues the sell-off, started in 2022, is pushing up the government's borrowing costs.

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PM compares Burnham's economic proposals to Truss 'disaster'

Sir Keir Starmer's comments follow criticism of his leadership from the Mayor of Manchester.

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Henry Zeffman: Burnham's provocative challenge to Starmer shows he is serious

The Manchester mayor's comments ahead of Labour's annual conference are a clear sign of his leadership ambitions.

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Chris Mason: Punchy Lib Dems use Reform UK as call to action

The party is taking on Nigel Farage in a way Labour and the Tories either can't or won't, our political editor writes.

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AI tool used to recover £500m lost to fraud, government says

Ministers say software developed by the Cabinet Office has helped to ramp up fraud detection.

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Trump says London wants 'to go to sharia law'

President Trump tells the United Nations London has "been changed" and has a "terrible mayor".

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Chris Mason: Punchy Lib Dems use Reform UK as call to action

The party is taking on Nigel Farage in a way Labour and the Tories either can't or won't, our political editor writes.

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Illegal working and streams of taxis - BBC gains rare access inside asylum hotels

Asylum seekers and hotel staff at four hotels revealed what daily life is like for them.

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Nick Robinson: How the simmering row over freedom of speech in the UK reached boiling point

How did we reach a point where the UK is being compared to a 'tin pot Third World dictatorship'?

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Gatwick second runway plan approved by transport secretary

There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.

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Farron drapes himself in flag as Lib Dems seek to reclaim patriotism

The Lib Dems are urged to stop being squeamish about national pride, at their annual conference.

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Nick Eardley asks if attitudes to migration are shifting in Scotland.

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Phillipson suggests two-child benefit cap could be lifted

The education secretary and Labour deputy leader hopeful signals that the policy could be scrapped.

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Faisal Islam: Will the US tech bromance turn around the UK economy?

In the week the UK hosted Donald Trump for a second state visit, the country also rolled out the red carpet for US tech firms.

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Mixed reaction to UK-Ireland Troubles legacy deal

The new framework was unveiled on Friday by Tánaiste Simon Harris and Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.

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Trump says he didn't want London Mayor Sadiq Khan at state banquet

The mayor of London did not seek or expect an invite to the state banquet, the BBC understands.

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Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence

The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind.

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In conversation with Lib Dem leader Ed Davey

Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey speaks to the BBC ahead of this autumn's party conferences.

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Chris Mason: Delight and relief in government after state visit

Trump's disagreements with Sir Keir were somehow channelled past him, rather than at him, writes the BBC's political editor.

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Musk's language was abhorrent, says home secretary

Shabana Mahmood says the tech billionaire "doesn't get to mess with British democracy" after Musk calls for dissolution of Parliament.

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Is the UK-France migrants returns deal workable?

An Eritrean man managed to temporarily block his removal to France - is the government facing a stumbling block or a more serious problem?

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'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip.

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Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures

The error - affecting England and Wales - raises concerns about the impact on the government's approach to drug deaths.

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Mason: Reform UK amplifies existing jitters for Labour and Conservatives

The BBC's political editor says people at the top of government acknowledge the last few weeks have been dreadful for them.

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Why Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Months of planning have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

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Phillipson urges Labour to remain united

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches her Labour deputy leadership bid in Sunderland.

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No 10 questioned Mandelson on Epstein links before appointment

The fallout is continuing after Peter Mandelson's sacking as UK ambassador to Washington over his links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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Tories demand answers on Mandelson in letter to Starmer

Conservatives call for release of documents showing what and when the PM knew about the former ambassador's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump's coming to Britain. He'll get a spectacular royal welcome but no cheering crowds

If anyone can get the president's attention, King Charles and the Royal Family must be close to the top of the list.

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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

The man who replaced his close friend Angela Rayner as housing secretary joins Nick.

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MP behind assisted dying law 'uncomfortable' with May's suicide claim

The House of Lords begins its scrutiny of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, which was passed by MPs.

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With Trump's state visit days away, blame game begins over Mandelson scandal

There is growing disquiet over the roles of Starmer, his chief of staff and Whitehall vetting in the saga.

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Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands

Sources say that the prime minister was not aware of new emails between Mandelson and Epstein when he defended the former UK ambassador to the US at PMQs.

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In full: Rayner, PM and ethics adviser's letters on her resignation

Rayner says she "deeply regrets" her conduct over Hove property, while PM says he's "very sad".

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Assisted dying bill to be debated in House of Lords

Opponents of the proposed law for England and Wales say there should be further scrutiny before peers discuss the issue.

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Chris Mason: Starmer is losing senior figures at the rate of one a week

Lord Mandelson's departure follows a similar pattern to that of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner.

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Government must deliver workers' rights bill in full, says TUC

The call comes amid fears the bill would be watered down as some of its key backers left the cabinet.

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Chris Mason: Jaws drop in Westminster at Mandelson revelations

There is a drip, drip of revelations about the UK's ambassador's past links to Jeffrey Epstein - and calls for his resignation.

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Starmer facing pressure over Mandelson's Epstein links

The Tories and some Labour MPs have called for Lord Mandelson to be sacked but Sir Keir has stood by him.

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Badenoch 'worried' UK may need IMF bailout

The Conservative leader tells the BBC the UK could be forced to go "cap in hand" unless the government delivers a plan for economic growth.

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Early skirmishes in Labour race highlight government headache

The ripple effects of the Angela Rayner saga roll on as six candidates make their pitch for deputy.

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Healey says more military sites could house asylum seekers

The defence secretary says officials are looking at possible locations to help end the use of hotels.

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Burnham concerned about balance of cabinet after Rayner exit

The Greater Manchester mayor says he would like to see a northerner as deputy leader of the Labour Party.

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Home Office clearout as Starmer reshuffles top team

Keir Starmer is working his way through the ministerial ranks as he puts the finishing touches to a major shake-up.

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We must be ready for early election, Nigel Farage tells party

NIgel Farage announces he is setting up a department to prepare for government at the Reform conference.

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Starmer carries out major reshuffle after Rayner resignation

Angela Rayner's exit has prompted a major shake-up with David Lammy becoming deputy prime minister.

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Healey says more military sites could house asylum seekers

The defence secretary says officials are looking at possible locations to help end the use of hotels.

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Angela Rayner resigns after underpaying tax on Hove flat

Her departure comes after the PM's ethics adviser concludes that she breached ministerial rules.

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The newly elected leader of the Green Party.

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Faced with an almighty mess PM opts for big shake-up

The prime minister knows he needs to be seen to be delivering and quickly - and he has to hope this new team can do it.

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Council outlines new legal action on Epping hotel

It marks the latest development in a court saga involving The Bell Hotel.

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Nigel Farage urges US to oppose UK on free speech laws

The Reform UK leader gives evidence to US lawmakers but gets a rough reception from some Democrats.

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Online speech laws need to be reviewed after Linehan arrest, says Streeting

The health secretary says ministers wanted police to focus on street crime rather than posts on social media.

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Ministers favour merging all UK steel companies into one

The government believes the struggling sector's six companies should be merged together, sources tell the BBC.

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Chris Mason: How Polanski's Green leadership could impact UK politics

Zack Polanski's landslide victory is the latest example of a shake up in the country's politics.

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Clegg accuses Vance of 'hypocrisy' over free speech criticism

Many senior right-wing US figures attack UK free speech laws while "intimidating and bullying" critics, Sir Nick says.

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Chris Mason: Starmer faces pressure to deliver as he tries to strike contrast with Reform

The prime minister is frustrated he hasn't been able to deliver more change up to now.

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Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea

The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".

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MP says team will help Lotus workers find new jobs

MP Ben Goldsborough admits the announcement is a "punch in the stomach" for staff.

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