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BBC Politics
Apr 30, 2025

Anger and indifference collide in unpredictable local elections
The results of the ballots will mould the national political mood, our political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Apr 29, 2025

Chris Mason: A wildly unpredictable local elections
The results of the ballots will mould the national political mood, our political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Apr 29, 2025

Government not taking climate seriously - advisers
The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.

BBC Politics
Apr 29, 2025

Jenkyns at odds with Farage on special needs
The Reform leader has previously said there are too many SEND diagnoses for children.

BBC Politics
Apr 29, 2025

Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'
The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform.

BBC Politics
Apr 29, 2025

Kneecap should give 'real apology', husband of murdered MP says
Brendan Cox, whose wife was killed in 2016, says the band's response was "half an apology".

BBC Politics
Apr 29, 2025

Pylons 'cheapest option' - independent report
The government says it shows pylons make economic sense as a 100-mile cable route is planned.

BBC Politics
Apr 29, 2025

Milkshakes and lattes could be covered by sugar tax
The tax would be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.

BBC Politics
Apr 29, 2025

Sugar tax could be extended to lattes and milkshakes
The tax would be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Badenoch says anonymous critics are 'cowards'
The Tory leader says she is "not worried" about a magazine article calling for her to quit.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Kneecap apologises to families of two murdered MPs
The rap group said an extract of footage "taken out of context" is being "exploited and weaponised".

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes
The tax will be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law
Asylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

More local grooming inquires expected - minister
The Conservatives said the local reviews would "not do" and repeated calls for a national investigation.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

More local grooming inquiries expected - minister
The Conservatives said the local reviews would "not do" and repeated calls for a national investigation.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Knife crime could rise without funding - Met chief
Sir Mark Rowley warns that without more funding, the Met will struggle to meet key crime targets.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Migrant crossings hit 10,000 so far this year
It represents an increase of about 40% compared with the same period last year.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments
Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

When are the 2025 local elections and who can vote?
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

No extra cash for higher pay deals, says Downing Street
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Local elections 2025: Is there an election in my area and where can I vote?
Find out whether there is an election near you in May and where you can vote, using our lookup tool.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Is there a local election in my area and where can I vote?
Find out whether there is an election near you on Thursday and where you can vote, using our lookup tool.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Over 300 quango bosses paid more than the prime minister
Quangos are taxpayer-funded but not directly controlled by central government and include watchdogs.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

MP calls for apology over 'Labour hounding'
Ms Duffield said she was "hounded" from the party because of her views on gender.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Daughter of murdered MP calls for Kneecap apology
Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% the government has budgeted for.

BBC Politics
Apr 28, 2025

Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans
The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.

BBC Politics
Apr 27, 2025

Urgent care worse than pre-pandemic, think tank says
The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was "in distress" this winter with A&E waiting times reaching a record high.

BBC Politics
Apr 27, 2025

Fuels arrive to keep British Steel plant going
Steel workers and their families can "breathe a sigh of relief", says the business secretary.

BBC Politics
Apr 27, 2025

Tories may need to form coalition with Reform, says Ben Houchen
A pact may be needed to keep Labour out of government at next general election, the Tory mayor says.

BBC Politics
Apr 27, 2025

Greens call for single-sex guidance to be withdrawn
Carla Denyer says the equalities watchdog's guidance puts trans people at risk of discrimination.

BBC Politics
Apr 26, 2025

Starmer and Zelensky vow to 'maintain momentum' on Ukraine peace deal
The leaders discussed the 'positive progress' made towards an end to the war in a meeting after the Pope's funeral.

BBC Politics
Apr 26, 2025

Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?
"Slivers" of votes are set to decide the local elections - with the big parties likely to suffer.

BBC Politics
Apr 26, 2025

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces
It follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2025

Eligibility case against Reform candidate dismissed
Dame Andrea Jenkyns is standing as a candidate in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2025

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary
Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2025

MPs limber up for London Marathon
Harriet Cross and Cat Smith will be among sixteen MPs taking part in the 26-mile race on Sunday.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2025

UK claims 90% drop in mail-order cannabis from Thailand
UK Border Force seized 15 tonnes of cannabis in post from Thailand in the last three months of 2024.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2025

Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikes
The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2025

Big Ben light turned on to mark wartime anniversary
It is 80 years since the Ayrton Light was switched back on after World War Two blackout regulations were lifted.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2025

Reeves suggests UK trade with EU more important than US
The chancellor indicates that moving closer to the EU on trade is a bigger priority than the US.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2025

Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups
New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2025

Kogan named preferred choice as chair for football regulator
Sports media rights executive David Kogan is named as the government's preferred choice as chair of the English football's new independent regulator.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2025

Cyclists who kill could face life sentence
The amendment would also see increased sentences for deaths and serious injury caused by cyclists.

BBC Politics
Apr 25, 2025

Reeves says she understands Trump's concerns ahead of trade talks
The chancellor is set to meet her US counterpart to make the case for a bilateral trade deal.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer
Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

Badenoch denies Jenrick rift over Reform comments
The Tory leader thinks the shadow justice secretary is a "team player," her spokesman tells reporters.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

UK-Irish deal on Troubles legacy could be 'within weeks'
Secretary of State Hilary Benn hosted Tánaiste Simon Harris and Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts
Nigel Farage says his party has the best vetting - but campaigners find candidates who appear to have slipped through the net.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

UK lifts sanctions on Syrian defence ministry
Restrictions are also being eased on the financial services and energy sectors to help investment.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

UK bans video game controller exports to Russia
The Foreign Office says Russia was "buying harmless goods and turning them into tools of war".

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

Watch: Labour MP criticises gender ideology 'damage'
Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi says Welsh government and others were "captured" by LGBT charities.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

UK edges towards youth visa deal with EU
An agreement has emerged as a key European demand in ongoing negotiations for a post-Brexit "reset".

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

Runcorn by-election battle tests Labour nerves
The by-election on 1 May will also be seen as a measure of the broader political mood that could set the tone in Westminster.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

Prescott's son to run London Marathon for dementia
David Prescott is running in the race in memory of his father, who had Alzheimer's disease.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing
Ed Miliband says "zonal pricing" or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

Overhaul algorithms and age checks or face fines, tech firms told
Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?
The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

Ofcom finalises rules to protect children online
Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

BBC Politics
Apr 24, 2025

James Bulger's mum seeks AI law to curb clips of murder victims
Denise Fergus says internet laws don't go far enough to protect people from harmful content online.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea
The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Call to fine 'headphone dodgers' who play music on buses
Lib Dems say fines of up to £1,000 would tackle the "blight" of anti-social behaviour on public transport.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Trump criticises Zelensky over refusal to accept Russian control of Crimea
The comments came after Kyiv rejected suggestions it could recognise Russian control of Crimea.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Trump accuses Zelensky of harming Ukraine peace negotiations
The comments came after Kyiv rejected suggestions it could recognise Russian control of Crimea.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal
UK negotiators are working "flat out" to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Trans women expected to be excluded from all-women candidate lists
Updated guidance is expected following last week's Supreme Court ruling that sex is biological.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Badenoch denies rift with Jenrick over Reform comments
The Tory leader thinks the shadow justice secretary is a "team player," her spokesman tells reporters.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Reform UK 'would work with any other Senedd party'
The Reform UK leader said his party is not a protest vote and will serve as antidote in the Senedd.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Mayor sought legal advice after Reeves backed Heathrow expansion
The move puts the London mayor on a potential collision course with ministers, after the chancellor backed plans for the expansion of the airport.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

PM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch
The PM says the Supreme Court ruling brought clarity and now is the time to "lower the temperature" on the debate.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Vance says US will 'walk away' unless Ukraine and Russia agree to proposals
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff are no longer attending the talks.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Top US officials pull out of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in London
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff are no longer attending the talks.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

GB Energy to be blocked from using slavery-linked solar
The government says it has listened to MPs who called for a ban on panels linked to slave labour.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks in London downgraded
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff are no longer attending the talks.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Higher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher
The government borrowed £151.9bn in the year to March, which marked the third highest on record.

BBC Politics
Apr 23, 2025

Chris Mason: Gender debate has changed but it's not over yet
The landmark Supreme Court ruling has changed the tone of the conversation, our political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2025

London to host fresh Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks
Speculation that Russia might be willing to halt its invasion along current front lines is growing.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2025

Police chiefs to be granted powers to remove unfit officers
Police chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new measures.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2025

Retired judge to lead public inquiry into attacks
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled further details in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2025

Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF
The IMF said UK inflation will go up as bills rise, while economies will be hit by Trump tariffs.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2025

British Steel redundancy plans halted after rescue
The consultation over job losses that had been started by the company's previous owner ends.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2025

Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2025

Trans women should use toilets based on biological sex, Phillipson says
Bridget Phillipson was responding to questions following the Supreme Court's gender ruling.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2025

Tories push to ban recording of non-crime hate incidents
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says the incidents waste police time and calls for them to be scrapped.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2025

Who can vote in the May local elections?
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.

BBC Politics
Apr 22, 2025

Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published
Data is due to be released by the year's end showing nationalities and crimes of those awaiting deportation.

BBC Politics
Apr 20, 2025

Home secretary calls damage to statues disgraceful
Graffiti is found on seven statues of historic figures in Parliament Square following a trans rights protest.

BBC Politics
Apr 20, 2025

Miliband accuses net zero opponents of 'nonsense and lies'
The energy secretary warns that an anti-net zero agenda could forfeit jobs in the future.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2025

Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools
Thousands of parents will be able to access 30 minutes of morning childcare from Tuesday.

BBC Politics
Apr 19, 2025

Hereditary Lords speak out on prospect of leaving Parliament
Lords who inherited their titles share their mixed feelings about being ejected from the Upper Chamber.

BBC Politics
Apr 18, 2025

Pubs to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversary
The government has given the go-ahead for pubs and bars to stay open for two hours longer than usual.

BBC Politics
Apr 18, 2025

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks
The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month.

BBC Politics
Apr 17, 2025

Reform and Greens aim high in volatile mayoral contests
Smaller parties are looking to cause an upset in mayoral contests in Hull and the West of England.

BBC Politics
Apr 17, 2025

Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises
Fire services across England say they will struggle to meet the cost of a rise in employer National Insurance.

BBC Politics
Apr 17, 2025

Trump suggests UK state visit set for September
Earlier this year, King Charles III invited Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit.

BBC Politics
Apr 17, 2025

Zelensky urges US and Europe to pressure Russia to end war
A Kremlin spokesman dismissed the talks between Ukraine, Europe and the US, which took place in Paris.

BBC Politics
Apr 17, 2025

Teachers will rally against Labour over pay, says union leader
The National Education Union's general secretary says Labour MPs could pay a 'high political price'.

BBC Politics
Apr 17, 2025

Jenrick adds hundreds to WhatsApp group in mix-up
Hundreds of contacts were mistakenly added to a group set up to promote the Tory MP's marathon run.

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