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BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Walescast Senedd debate
The debate comes as parties look ahead to next May's Welsh Parliament election.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Lib Dems call for farming equivalent of Teach First scheme
The party warns the country is facing a "lost generation of farmers" with only 5% of farmers in the UK under the age of 35.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Politicians thrash out key issues in live TV debate
They clashed over the NHS, the two-child benefit cap and increasing Senedd members.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Labour MP issues plea to Lammy to scrap 'stupid' jury trial plan
Ex-shadow attorney general Karl Turner tells the BBC the plan to cut court backlogs 'won't work".

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Labour MP suspended after rebelling on farm tax plan
Dozens of the party's backbenchers are said to have abstained, amid concerns from rural MPs at the move.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Baby milk can be bought with supermarket loyalty points
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Pubs 'will close' say landlords angry at tax rises
Publicans worry higher business rates will mean pints cost more, or pubs go bust.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Welsh Labour MSs accuse Starmer of rolling back devolution
A letter signed by 11 MSs criticises a programme to fund Welsh councils which bypasses ministers in Cardiff.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

New homes delayed by 'energy-hungry' data centres
The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Boil water warning after Kent and Sussex supply failure
The Prime Minister calls Kent water crisis "shocking" as 24,000 homes are warned to boil water.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

MP calls for more support for children of alcoholics
George Freeman warns the "carnage" of drink dependency is more likely to see children ending up in care.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

PMQs: PM defends Rachel Reeves as Tories call for her to go
PMQs: PM defends Rachel Reeves as Tories call for her to go

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Streeting brands doctors' union 'moaning minnies' over GP online booking
All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October - but the union opposes the move.

BBC Politics
Dec 03, 2025

Rural Labour MPs signal concern at farm tax plans
Dozens of the party's rural backbenchers are thought to have abstained at an initial vote on the plans.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained
The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

MPs warn China spy trial failures could happen again
A damning report finds a "shambolic" system could lead to future espionage cases being dropped.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Reform politician's racist Chinese slur 'caused a lot of hurt'
Members of Wales' Chinese community say seeing a politician use a racist slur is "very upsetting".

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Chinese mega embassy could bring security advantages, says No 10
Some believe China's mega-embassy could be a hub for espionage in the heart of London.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Army fixing 6,000 support trucks grounded over safety issues
Defence Minister Luke Pollard tells MPs fixing safety issues when they are reported is standard practice.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Government plans to scrap some jury trials
The BBC's Henry Zeffman breaks down government plans to scrap Jury trials in England and Wales, for crimes that carry a likely sentence of less than three years.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Ex-ballerina and former minister in race to be next Lord Speaker
Deborah Bull and Michael Forsyth are the two candidates standing to replace Lord McFall of Alcluith.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Plaid Cymru confirms budget talks with Welsh Labour
Talks focus on NHS and councils as Plaid says it is ready to get Wales out of a "hole made by Labour".

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe sets up party
Great Yarmouth First will represent needs of the town only, says founder Rupert Lowe.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Reeves speech did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official
Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years
The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Reeves did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official
Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

Twelve more prisoners released in error, with two still missing, says Lammy
The releases happened in the past three weeks, coming on top of 91 prisoners who were freed by mistake between April and October.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.

BBC Politics
Dec 02, 2025

What scrapping the two-child benefit cap means
Politics South reporter Emily Hudson explains the two-child benefit cap and why it was scrapped.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Jury trial reforms set to be announced
The changes will restrict the right to a jury trial in a bid to reduce the backlog of cases.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Faisal Islam: OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Man cleared of harassing Sir Ed Davey and family
A magistrate was not satisfied Inigo Rowland's behaviour, although unwelcome, was criminal.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error
The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Maccabi fan ban evidence 'changed to fit decision', says antisemitism adviser
West Midlands Police chiefs are providing evidence to MPs about the decision to ban Israeli fans.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

OBR head resigns over Budget leak
The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Maccabi fan ban evidence 'changed to fit decision'
West Midlands Police chiefs are providing evidence to MPs about the decision to ban Israeli fans.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh jail term is 'unfair'
The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Ex-deputy chair among Tory defections to Reform
Jonathan Gullis, a former education minister, lost his Stoke-on-Trent North seat in 2024.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public
The Tories have accused the government of lying about the state of the public finances ahead of the Budget.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Former Tory deputy chair Gullis defects to Reform
Jonathan Gullis, a former education minister, lost his Stoke-on-Trent North seat in 2024.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence
The former minister and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, who received a two-year sentence, says the charges are politically motivated.

BBC Politics
Dec 01, 2025

Children to be taught how to manage their money
Political Reporter Tristan Pascoe looks at how learning about finance impacts young people.

BBC Politics
Nov 30, 2025

Feuds, boycotts and the birth of Your Party
The path to this weekend's founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party.

BBC Politics
Nov 30, 2025

Official name and new constitution: BBC reports from Your Party conference
It has used the slogan "This is Your Party" since its launch in July, but gave members the final choice on the name.

BBC Politics
Nov 30, 2025

Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

BBC Politics
Nov 30, 2025

New party founded by Corbyn adopts Your Party as name
Your Party delegates also vote to be led by a panel of members - avoiding a potentially explosive leadership race.

BBC Politics
Nov 30, 2025

New party founded by Corbyn and Sultana adopts Your Party as name
Your Party delegates also vote to be led by a panel of members - avoiding a potentially explosive leadership race.

BBC Politics
Nov 30, 2025

Corbyn and Sultana will not lead new left-wing party
Your Party delegates vote to be led by a panel of members - avoiding a potentially explosive leadership race.

BBC Politics
Nov 30, 2025

Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.

BBC Politics
Nov 30, 2025

Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances prior to Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

BBC Politics
Nov 29, 2025

Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public
The prime minister will commit the government to going "further and faster" on growth as his chancellor faces questions.

BBC Politics
Nov 29, 2025

Sultana claims new Corbyn party carrying out 'witch hunt' against activists
Zarah Sultana boycotts the first day of Your Party's founding conference after several members were expelled.

BBC Politics
Nov 29, 2025

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

BBC Politics
Nov 28, 2025

Badenoch doesn't rule out Tory-Reform deal in Wales
Polls ahead of next year's Senedd election suggest Reform and Plaid Cymru are competing to be the largest party.

BBC Politics
Nov 28, 2025

No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run-up to Budget
The Conservatives say she was overly gloomy about the public finances as a "smokescreen" to raise tax.

BBC Politics
Nov 28, 2025

Alton Towers boss chosen as Reform council's next CEO
Neil Crittenden is set to take on the role of chief executive at Derbyshire County Council.

BBC Politics
Nov 28, 2025

State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax
The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

BBC Politics
Nov 28, 2025

Talks over UK joining EU defence fund break down
The two sides had been at odds over a fee to allow UK defence firms to access a greater share of loans.

BBC Politics
Nov 28, 2025

France to intercept small boats after pressure from UK
The change in policy comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote to President Emmanuel Macron.

BBC Politics
Nov 28, 2025

Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights
Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.

BBC Politics
Nov 28, 2025

Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign
A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.

BBC Politics
Nov 28, 2025

Ex-Brexit Party MEP named in Nathan Gill messages denies taking pro-Russian payments
A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.

BBC Politics
Nov 28, 2025

Badenoch defends calling chancellor 'spineless' in Budget row
The Conservative Party leader says she was "channelling" public anger when she accused the chancellor of "whining about mansplaining".

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Who are the winners and losers from Rachel Reeves' Budget?
BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Who are the winners and losers from Rachel Reeves's Budget?
BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn
The right will now be introduced after six months, in a breach of Labour's election manifesto.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Sharp fall in UK net migration with drop in arrivals for work and study
Provisional figures for net migration to the UK show levels dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Chris Mason: Starmer could have scrapped child benefit cap last year - why did he wait?
Keir Starmer has always said he wanted to end the benefit cap but the money was not available - until now.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Warnings after young care leavers face increase in homelessness
It follows a trend of homelessness among the youngest care leavers which campaigners say is growing more acute.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth?
Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Ministers insist plans to absorb council Send debts won't hit school budgets
The government says the Office for Budget Responsibility's projections do not take into account upcoming reforms.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS
Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

No independence referendum if SNP wins majority, Reeves says
The chancellor has refused to support a second vote if the SNP wins a majority of seats in May.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Explained: What does the Budget mean for Scotland?
Westminster correspondent Paris Gourtsoyannis explains how the chancellor's tax and spending plans may affect Scotland.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis
Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Properties worth more than £2m in England face mansion tax
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Have Labour broken their promises on tax?
Have Labour broken their promises on tax?

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

'Victory' as Budget promises miners' pension cash
The chancellor announced former mineworkers will get extra payments from a £2.3bn reserve fund.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25
The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.

BBC Politics
Nov 27, 2025

Chris Mason: Reeves chooses to tax big and spend big
In a Budget dogged by months of leaks, Labour hopes its big tax and spend plans pay off.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Extra time for peers to debate assisted dying
The assisted dying bill is allocated further sessions after a record number of amendments in the House of Lords.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Millions to pay more in tax as Reeves says Budget is tackling cost of living
The chancellor says she is "asking ordinary people to pay a little bit more" as she extends the freeze on income tax bands.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Millions to pay more in tax as Reeves defends Budget as 'right thing to do'
Rachel Reeves extends income tax thresholds and ends the two-child benefit cap in a Budget she says will ease the cost of living.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax
This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Reeves unveils £820m funding to support jobless young people
The funding will help guarantee paid work placements for 18 to 21-year-olds "not earning or learning", the Chancellor says.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

OBR apologises over pre-Budget leak
Details of the Budget are supposed to be kept under wraps until the chancellor announces them to MPs.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Reeves unveils tax rises and ends two-child benefit cap
The Chancellor has extended a freeze on income tax and National Insurance thresholds, meaning millions will be dragged into paying higher rates as their wages increase.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped from next year
The policy, introduced under the Tories, means parents can only claim universal credit for their first two children.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Properties worth more than £2m in England face new tax
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Speaker writes to PM about 'worrying' Budget leaks
Speaker of the House of Commons claims leaks are an "appalling" breach of the ministerial code.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Budget 2025: Key points at a glance
Rachel Reeves is delivering her second Budget since Labour's return to power - here's what you need to know.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

UK growth forecasts lowered from next year
Downgrades to productivity means the economy is set to grow at an annual rate of 1.5% on average over the next five years.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax
Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.

BBC Politics
Nov 26, 2025

Properties worth more than £2m face new tax
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

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