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BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says
A decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Badenoch accuses PM of misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting
It follows a report Lord Mandelson failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador but this was overruled by the Foreign Office.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Supermarket food prices to be capped under SNP manifesto pledge
The cost of "essential" items such as bread, milk and cheese are to be limited under John Swinney's plan.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Party leaders say how they engage young people in politics
Party leaders each face questions from an audience of voters in Llandudno.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Minister considers banning over-the-counter flea treatments for pets
Ministers are considering restricting spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions from vets and medical professionals.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

UK preparing for some food shortages in Iran war worst case scenario
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

What changes people want to see in Swindon
We asked what issues people in Swindon cared about most going into the local elections.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Chris Mason: Ministers have to close asylum loopholes while protecting genuinely vulnerable
There has been a stickiness to the electorate's concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Chris Mason: The challenge of closing asylum loopholes while protecting genuine cases
There has been a stickiness to the electorate's concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.

BBC Politics
Apr 16, 2026

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer
BBC's Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Biometric checks after 179 prisoners released in error in year to March
New data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system
It comes after the BBC revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Stop Welsh space radar station because of Trump's 'contempt', first minister says
Eluned Morgan has called for the UK government to stop working with the US on 27 radar dishes.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay
The prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Starmer 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Ex-Labour councillor pleads not guilty to blackmail in 'honeytrap' case
Oliver Steadman will remain on unconditional bail until the trial in October 2027.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Labour's Sarwar brands Scottish Reform leader 'a liar' over deal claim
Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar brands Malcolm Offord "a pathetic, poisonous, odious little man" after a TV debate clash.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

A simple guide to every new constituency in Wales - and all the election candidates
How we vote is changing Wales - here's what you need to know about the new Senedd constituencies.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Ukraine's military to get biggest-ever shipment of UK drones
With attention on the Middle East, Defence Secretary John Healey said 'Putin wants us to be distracted.'

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Chris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circle
A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken
A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Watch: Legal adviser helps undercover reporter pretend to be gay for asylum claim
A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Watch: Reporter is helped to pose as gay for asylum claim
A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Watch: Reporter told to pose as gay for asylum claim
A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.

BBC Politics
Apr 15, 2026

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds
The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close
The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks.

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

The Lib Dem manifesto in 60 seconds
BBC Wales' Gareth Lewis outlines the key details from the Welsh Lib Dem Senedd election manifesto.

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Criticism of complacency on defence spending will sting government
The government faces tough questions about the ability to defend the UK, writes Jonathan Beale.

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Welsh Lib Dems vow to block independence after Senedd election
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds launched her party's manifesto for the Senedd election on Tuesday.

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Lib Dems vow to stop Welsh government spending money on independence
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds launched her party's manifesto for the Senedd election on Tuesday.

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Lib Dems call for GP guarantee on new housing developments
A new law would require developers to fund, build, or expand existing GP surgeries, the party says.

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Greens pledge to transform Scotland at manifesto launch
Co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay have vowed free bus travel for all, as well as plans to expand funded childcare.

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'
Lord George Robertson will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Welsh Liberal Democrats to unveil manifesto for next Senedd election
Childcare, clean rivers and social care cash are likely to be on the agenda.

BBC Politics
Apr 14, 2026

Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being leveraged
Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes.

BBC Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Chagos deal paused over Trump opposition, minister confirms
Legislation ratifying the agreement will not progress this parliamentary term due to a stand-off with the White House.

BBC Politics
Apr 13, 2026

Lib Dems call for inquiry into Farage Bitcoin deal
The Reform UK leader is a shareholder in British bitcoin company Stack and appeared in a promotional video.

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.

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