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BBC Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Analysis: Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

BBC Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

BBC Politics
Mar 18, 2026

How could assisted dying laws change in England and Wales?
MSPs rejected legalising assisted dying in Scotland, but a separate bill is being considered in England and Wales.

BBC Politics
Mar 18, 2026

Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being 'un-British'
Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Zelensky calls for Trump and Starmer to meet and find common ground
In an exclusive interview with the BBC after talks with Starmer, the Ukrainian president says the pair should meet to "re-load the relationship".

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Iran and Russia are 'brothers in hatred', Zelensky tells MPs
The president highlights how Tehran is selling drones to Moscow that have been used against Ukraine.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Focus must remain on Ukraine despite Iran war, PM says
Starmer says Russia cannot benefit from the conflict in the Middle East, as he meets the Ukrainian leader in No 10.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Ministers still wrangling over delayed defence investment plan
MPs ask defence bosses why a vital investment plan promised before Christmas is still on hold.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
The Chancellor has set out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Reform UK council leader narrowly survives no confidence vote
Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch holds on after predicting he would win the vote.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Unite fined £265k for 'slow walk' bin strike protests
A judge rules the union repeatedly breached an injunction preventing the blocking of waste vehicles.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Unite fined £265k over bin strike protests
A judge rules the union repeatedly breached an injunction preventing the blocking of waste vehicles.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Reform council leader narrowly survives no confidence vote
Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch survived by one vote.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

How could assisted dying laws change in Scotland, England and Wales?
Separate bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered in Westminster and in Scotland.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Zelensky to visit Starmer to sign new Ukraine-UK defence pact
Downing Street says the agreement bring together "Ukrainian expertise and the UK's industrial base".

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Quantum computing and AI to get £2.5bn to stop UK tech 'drifting abroad', Reeves vows
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU.

BBC Politics
Mar 17, 2026

Reform pledges to scrap VAT and green levies on energy bills
There are fears the war in Iran could lead to a surge in household energy bills.

BBC Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

BBC Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'
The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU

BBC Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Trump says UK should 'enthusiastically' join efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the channel.

BBC Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war isn't really an option.

BBC Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Companies offered £3,000 to hire jobless under-24s
It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.

BBC Politics
Mar 16, 2026

PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
It comes after President Trump urged the UK and other countries to send warships to protect the vital shipping channel.

BBC Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

BBC Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Scotland's assisted dying debate reaches final stages on eve of vote
The long-running political battle over assisted dying comes to an end as MSPs get ready to vote.

BBC Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs
More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.

BBC Politics
Mar 16, 2026

Firms to be paid to hire unemployed young people
Payments of £3,000 for each 18-24 year old given a job are among proposals to tackle youth unemployment being announced later.

BBC Politics
Mar 15, 2026

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds
Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

BBC Politics
Mar 15, 2026

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

BBC Politics
Mar 15, 2026

Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

BBC Politics
Mar 15, 2026

Labour calls for tax investigation into Reform's Tice
It follows a newspaper report that Tice had avoided corporation tax worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

BBC Politics
Mar 15, 2026

Starmer to set out support plan for heating oil costs
Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

BBC Politics
Mar 15, 2026

Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz
The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

BBC Politics
Mar 15, 2026

UK looking at all options to secure Strait of Hormuz, says Miliband
The energy secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region.

BBC Politics
Mar 15, 2026

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband
Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

BBC Politics
Mar 15, 2026

UK must build own nuclear missiles to end reliance on US, say Lib Dems
Sir Ed Davey is calling on the government to start work on a "fully independent British nuclear deterrent".

BBC Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Officials could gain police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers
The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

BBC Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being considered
The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

BBC Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

BBC Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Former Labour minister dies after cancer diagnosis
The ex-Oldham MP Phil Woolas battled brain cancer for more than a year, his family says.

BBC Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Drivers could get licence points for fly-tipping
Councils will also be encouraged to seize and crush the vehicles of people caught fly-tipping.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords
The Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment
Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together
The image shows Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Iran war increases importance of good UK-Ireland relations
The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

UK urges allies to keep up pressure on Russia as US eases sanctions
Ministers say the UK will not be following the US by loosening sanctions on some Russian oil.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

First image appearing to show Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together emerges
The image appears to show Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations
They have pulled out of a meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Starmer and Martin agree on infrastructure projects at UK-Ireland summit
The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Towie star's plea for mandatory ice skating gloves rejected
The Only Way is Essex celebrity Chloe Lewis launched her plea when her son lost part of his finger.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Petrol retailers deny price gouging accusations
Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to "rip off" customers.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Farage regrets taking control of 'bankrupt' council
The Reform UK leader says he wishes the party "hadn't bothered" to take control in Worcestershire.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Starmer and Martin discuss cost-of-living and security at UK-Ireland summit
The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Starmer and Martin to tackle cost-of-living and security at UK-Ireland summit
The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Farage regrets move to run 'bankrupt' council
The Reform UK leader says he wishes the party "hadn't bothered" to take control of Worcestershire.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

UK economy flatlines as people cut back on eating out
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Minister in Belgium after migrant boat launches
The visit comes as people smugglers target the Belgian coast, away from main launch sites in France.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Minister in Belgium amid concern over migrant boats
The visit comes as people smugglers target the Belgian coast, away from main launch sites in France.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

UK economy saw zero growth in January ahead of Iran war
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

RAF Typhoon jets in action over Bahrain
Two jets have been allocated to help Bahrain intercept incoming drones.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Premiers to tackle cost-of-living and security at UK-Ireland summit
The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK.

BBC Politics
Mar 13, 2026

Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life'
Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband
Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to "rip off" customers.

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note
Emma Soames rejected Nigel Farage's statement that the currency change was "wokery".

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty
The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Watchdog says he 'can't trust ministers' with Sturgeon inquiry files
The information commissioner has threatened the government with more legal action over the release of files.

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Council leader bullish on no-confidence vote chances
Reform UK's George Finch says he is confident he will stay in charge on Warwickshire County Council.

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

I can survive no-confidence vote - council leader
Reform UK's George Finch says he is confident he will stay in charge on Warwickshire County Council.

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

PM says Mandelson appointment was mistake as No 10 denies cover-up
Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says
British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Swinney seeks UK meeting over US military use of Prestwick Airport
Three American military refuelling aircraft that previously stopped at the airport are believed to be supporting US-Israeli airstrikes.

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

Minister defends PM's handling of Mandelson appointment
Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

I've lost friends since joining Reform, says Lord Offord
The ex-Conservative peer says he has made a "sacrifice" to join Nigel Farage's party as its leader in Scotland.

BBC Politics
Mar 12, 2026

I've lost friends since joining Reform, says Offord
The ex-Conservative peer says he has made a "sacrifice" to join Nigel Farage's party as its leader in Scotland.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates'
The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Starmer vows to crack down on 'profiteering' from fuel crisis
The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files
This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it's far from over
This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

What do the first set of Mandelson files tell us?
The prime minister was warned that Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk" before he was confirmed as US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

PM warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links
Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

PM was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links
Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Polanski stood by breast enlargement hypnosis claim
A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files
A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Polanski stood by breast enlargment hypnosis claim
A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Union cuts Labour funding by 40% over bin strike
The union votes in favour of an "unprecedented" £580,000 cut, due to anger over ongoing action.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM
Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

March organised by Iran-linked group banned after police request
Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

Pro-Palestinian march banned after government approves Met request
Organisers say it is a peaceful pro-Palestinian event but it has been criticised for representing the Iranian regime.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

First Mandelson files to be published on Wednesday
The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.

BBC Politics
Mar 11, 2026

MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate
Charlotte Nichols tells her fellow MPs about the "agony" of having to wait 1,088 days to go to court.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

MPs demand urgent action on London grooming gangs
The government's inquiry into grooming gangs "must look specifically at London as part of its local investigations", says a group of MPs.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

First Mandelson files expected to be published on Wednesday
The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Hereditary peers to be removed from Lords as bill passes
The bill abolishes the 92 seats reserved for peers who inherit their titles through their families.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Dunblane: How Britain Banned Handguns
How grieving parents forced the government to ban handguns after the Dunblane shooting.

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