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BBC Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Trump threat to Iranian civilians 'wrong', Starmer says
The PM condemns the US president's threat that a "whole civilisation" would die unless Iran agreed to end the war.

BBC Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs
Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.

BBC Politics
Apr 13, 2026

PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe
Keir Starmer's approach has provoked anger from the Conservatives and Reform UK.

BBC Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Sarwar puts NHS at heart of Scottish Labour's election pitch
The party has announced its plans for health, education and taxation ahead of next month's Holyrood election.

BBC Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Plaid Cymru's manifesto explained in a minute
Gareth Lewis explains the key headlines from Plaid Cymru's manifesto for the 2026 Senedd election.

BBC Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Starmer says UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports
UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.

BBC Politics
Apr 13, 2026

PM to scrap spy chiefs' Hillsborough Law veto
Security chiefs will not be able to block spies from giving evidence to future public inquiries.

BBC Politics
Apr 13, 2026

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.

BBC Politics
Apr 12, 2026

UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz
UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.

BBC Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Wider licence extensions for pubs during World Cup
The government had previously announced opening hour extensions in England and Wales for some knockout matches - but has now widened the eligibility.

BBC Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

BBC Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028
The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.

BBC Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Tice £91,000 tax row is 'minor administrative error', party claims
A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.

BBC Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Welsh election not about independence, Plaid Cymru candidate says
Plaid has promised not to hold a referendum if it gets into government, but would commission research into independence.

BBC Politics
Apr 12, 2026

US-Iran talks ending without deal disappointing, Streeting says
The health secretary says the UK - which is not involved in the talks - wants to see a deal that ends Iran's nuclear ambitions.

BBC Politics
Apr 12, 2026

Starmer urges US and Iran to 'find way through' after peace talks falter
The prime minister warns the US and Iran against "escalation", as negotiations end without agreement.

BBC Politics
Apr 11, 2026

Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK
BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.

BBC Politics
Apr 11, 2026

UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

BBC Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over?
The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage.

BBC Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Mandelson faces £300 fine for urinating in street
Lord Peter Mandelson is set to be fined for public urination but the council cannot find an address.

BBC Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Who can I vote for in my area?
Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live and who you can vote for.

BBC Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor
The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division's serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour.

BBC Politics
Apr 10, 2026

Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM
Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is "fragile".

BBC Politics
Apr 10, 2026

SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homes
John Swinney says it would help renters get on the housing ladder but other parties say the SNP is to blame for the housing emergency.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer
The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Israeli strikes on Lebanon are wrong and should stop, PM says
Lebanon's health ministry says more than 300 people died in strikes on Wednesday.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing
Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Payments for children and 100 new GPs in Plaid election manifesto
Rhun ap Iorwerth said a Plaid government would cut waiting times, help with childcare costs and grow economy.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
Rescue efforts remain under way after the incident off the coast of northern France, local media reports.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Conservatives vow to outlaw council four-day week
South Cambridgeshire District Council is the only authority to offer four-day weeks for full pay.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Cooper urges full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The foreign secretary also calls for Lebanon to be "urgently included" in the ceasefire agreement.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Cooper to urge full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will call for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to be toll-free and unhindered.

BBC Politics
Apr 09, 2026

Plaid Cymru promises action on NHS, childcare and economy
Plaid leader says Plaid government to cut waiting times, help with childcare costs and grow economy.

BBC Politics
Apr 08, 2026

Starmer says much work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold
The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.

BBC Politics
Apr 08, 2026

NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme
The Conservatives, Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats faced audience questions in Haverfordwest.

BBC Politics
Apr 08, 2026

Government approves UK's largest solar farm
The Springwell solar farm in North Kesteven would cover an area the size of 1,700 football pitches.

BBC Politics
Apr 08, 2026

Starmer says a lot of work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold
The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.

BBC Politics
Apr 08, 2026

Lib Dems pledge extra £300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch
Leader Jane Dodds says her party can "influence the direction of the next government" after 7 May.

BBC Politics
Apr 08, 2026

Starmer arrives in Saudi Arabia after US-Iran ceasefire deal
The prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire".

BBC Politics
Apr 08, 2026

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Resident doctors in England - the new name for junior doctors - are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.

BBC Politics
Apr 08, 2026

Starmer to visit Middle East after US and Iran reach ceasefire deal
The prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire".

BBC Politics
Apr 07, 2026

Wales Green Party manifesto explained in a minute
Political Editor Gareth Lewis breaks down promises to freeze rent caps, build 60,000 social homes and improve childcare in 60 seconds.

BBC Politics
Apr 07, 2026

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training
A new partnership will provide training for school leaders about knife-crime risk, the government says.

BBC Politics
Apr 07, 2026

Scottish Conservatives pledge tax cuts in election manifesto
Leader Russell Findlay announces his party's plans ahead of next month's Holyrood poll.

BBC Politics
Apr 07, 2026

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

BBC Politics
Apr 07, 2026

Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK, government tells BBC
West was due to headline London's Wireless Festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

BBC Politics
Apr 07, 2026

Reform would deny visas over calls for slavery reparations
The party says it wants to put African and Caribbean countries "on notice" after a vote at the UN last month.

BBC Politics
Apr 07, 2026

Greens promise rent controls and £1 bus fares in Welsh election manifesto
The Greens' set of promises for the Senedd election also include free bus travel for under-22s.

BBC Politics
Apr 07, 2026

Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

BBC Politics
Apr 07, 2026

Kanye offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless controversy
He said his goal was to 'come to London and present a show of change' through his music.

BBC Politics
Apr 07, 2026

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins
The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.

BBC Politics
Apr 05, 2026

Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.

BBC Politics
Apr 05, 2026

Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates
The festival's main sponsor Pepsi has withdrawn its funding from Wireless, it announced on Sunday.

BBC Politics
Apr 05, 2026

Keir Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates
The rapper has drawn significant criticism over his antisemitic and offensive remarks in recent years.

BBC Politics
Apr 04, 2026

Comedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matter
Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks.

BBC Politics
Apr 04, 2026

'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phrase
The four word phrase - first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid - has become a by-word for incompetence.

BBC Politics
Apr 03, 2026

Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal
The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs
Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz
Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

Rising costs are changing shopping habits in one of Wales' poorest areas
Shoppers are paying in cash to keep finances in check, not buying in bulk, and investing in higher-value items.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

Lecturer who called Israel a terrorist state to remain Plaid Cymru candidate
Plaid Cymru says that a university lecturer who called Israel a "terrorist state" will remain a candidate.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soar
The first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

UK says Iran holding world economy 'hostage' with Hormuz attacks
Yvette Cooper is chairing a virtual summit looking at ways to get energy exports moving through the shipping lane.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

Reform UK pledges to cut welfare to keep pensions triple lock
Leader Nigel Farage said the party had reached a "settled position" on the triple lock after debating scrapping it.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

Davey calls for emergency cuts to fuel duty and rail fares
The Liberal Democrat leader says his transport support package would ease the impacts of the war in Iran.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

Reform housing spokesman sacked over Grenfell remarks
A group representing the bereaved of Grenfell call Simon Dudley's comments "ignorant and callous".

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

The town that's lost faith in politics in the cost of living crisis
Shoppers are paying in cash to keep finances in check, not buying in bulk, and investing in higher-value items.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

UK to host talks on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The virtual summit will consider what diplomatic steps can be taken, though the US is not expected to attend.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

Tories pledge to scrap carbon taxes on industry
Kemi Badenoch says carbon taxes have made doing business in Britain "much, much harder than it needs to be".

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

BBC Politics
Apr 02, 2026

The town that's lost faith in politics amid cost of living crisis
Shoppers are paying in cash to keep finances in check, not buying in bulk, and investing in higher-value items.

BBC Politics
Apr 01, 2026

Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead
The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike.

BBC Politics
Apr 01, 2026

Rachel Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with Iran
The chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan" to exit the conflict.

BBC Politics
Apr 01, 2026

CPS giving 'investigative advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes
Police are carrying out inquiries into Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Apr 01, 2026

Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP
No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid.

BBC Politics
Apr 01, 2026

SNP candidate ditched over handling of Linden complaints
Tracy Carragher was a deputy council leader when it was reported that her former colleague had made unwanted advances towards a teenager.

BBC Politics
Apr 01, 2026

Analysis: Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming
The prime minister used a Downing Street news conference to make three big calls on the Iran war and cost of living pressures.

BBC Politics
Apr 01, 2026

UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says
It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

BBC Politics
Apr 01, 2026

Minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it?
Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.

BBC Politics
Apr 01, 2026

Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

BBC Politics
Apr 01, 2026

Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

Pay rise for 2.7 million people as minimum wage increase comes into force
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

Three Reform candidates quit in one Welsh constituency
It is unclear who is standing for Reform in a south Wales constituency, after three candidates quit.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting
Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

Labour suspends outspoken backbench MP Karl Turner
The Hull East MP says he was suspended because of his "robust" criticism of the government's policy on jury trials.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

Green candidate replaced by rival who complained about him
Guy Ingerson was due to top the North East list for the party until he was dropped due to an unresolved complaint.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces
The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

UK and France extend talks over new small boats deal
A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs was due to expire at midnight.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

Reform UK vows to scrap tax for short-haul family flights
The party says the move would "lighten the load" on families amid wider pressures on living costs.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

Outspoken backbench MP suspended by Labour
Labour say they have suspended the whip from Hull East MP Karl Turner over his recent conduct.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

Outspoken Labour MP suspended by party
The BBC understands Karl Turner had the Labour whip removed following his recent conduct.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to US to go ahead in April
Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

UK and France in last-minute talks to renew small boats deal
A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs expires at midnight.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched
There needs to be accountability for the failings that led to this mass exploitation of children in UK, says survivor.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.

BBC Politics
Mar 31, 2026

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?
On the run-up to a landmark election, we look at what Welsh voters could be seeing on social media.

BBC Politics
Mar 30, 2026

Labour to overhaul non-crime hate incident rules
The Home Office says updated guidance will end the policing of "everyday arguments" online.

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