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BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

BBC should not overspend on shows such as Suits and Schitt's Creek, MPs say
The issue is one of several raised by an influential committee as debate about the BBC's future continues.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s
The party says it would bring in new work requirements for young people claiming Universal Credit.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn
The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

PM: I'd be 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell club
The Prime Minister has responded following the recent Manchester City charges.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Brexit referendum 'possible' in Labour election manifesto, says Burnham
The PM says a referendum wouldn't be the right thing now but the UK needs to consider its options for the future.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Man City to the plight of his own club Everton.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says
The prime minister's comments come days after the suspects were released on the 'strictest possible bail conditions'.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Grooming gangs inquiry expanded to Birmingham and Wales
Targeted investigations will be carried out as part of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Burnham rejects Swinney's prediction that he will be 'last prime minister'
John Swinney had referred to Andy Burnham as the "last prime minister".

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Tories would keep the triple lock as it is, says party chairman
The triple lock, which was introduced but the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition in 2011, ensures state pensions rise by whichever is highest out of average earnings growth, consumer price index (CPI) inflation or 2.5%.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

BBC Politics
Sep 30, 2026

Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?
Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core
The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

What did Andy Burnham promise at Labour conference?
The Prime Minister spoke through a number of his plans for how the Labour government will impact the nation.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech
Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system
The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?
The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Burnham says public body will invest in electricity grid
The prime minister said he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Burnham pays emotional tribute to his dad
"The UK my dad represented was the one I believe in", Andy Burnham says in his conference address.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Burnham announces plan for Great British Grid
Burnham pledged to take more control of electricity prices by expanding renewables and and nuclear, with a more pragmatic approach to the North Sea.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Rayner announces crackdown on 'cowboy' leasehold property agents
The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Rayner says watchdog will rein in 'cowboy' leasehold property agents
The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform
The pitch from Andy Burnham is that there needs to be a willingness to say "the things politicians usually avoid", the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Andy Burnham: Northern PM's long journey to power
The former mayor of Greater Manchester has had designs on the top job since 2010 when he first ran to be Labour leader.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Should Andy Burnham call an early general election?
Young delegates at the Labour conference in Liverpool air their views.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Scrapping pensions triple lock 'morally wrong', says union boss
Andy Burnham wants to outline his ideas for a free-at-the-point-of-use social care system in his first speech to Labour conference as prime minister.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Lucy Powell: Labour committed to pension triple lock
The Education Secretary Lucy Powell reaffirmed Labour's manifesto pledge to maintain the triple lock.

BBC Politics
Sep 29, 2026

Labour supporters on how Britain could be better
Young Labour supporters at their party conference in Liverpool give their views on how Britain could be better.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?
President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

Mahmood signals rethink on migrants' right to remain
The home secretary has been under pressure to water down the proposals from some Labour MPs, including Angela Rayner.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

Here's how record UK diesel prices could get worse
Here's how record UK diesel prices could get worse

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister
Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
Andy Burnham has said social care in England should be reformed - what are the possible options?

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

Mahmood to reopen scheme to resettle refugees in the UK
Around 25% of arrivals under the UK Resettlement Scheme are expected to be Afghan women and girls and Palestinians.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

Is Burnham's leadership just about 'good vibes'?
Labour supporters speak about the new PM at the Labour Party conference.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

Miliband - Gaza suffering is stain on conscience of the world
Ed Miliband says Labour will stand against those who seek the destruction of Israel but this "cannot justify the suffering the Netanyahu government has inflicted in Gaza and the West Bank".

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

Streeting hails strength of UK-US alliance
The defence secretary addresses delegates at Labour's conference.

BBC Politics
Sep 28, 2026

Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge
Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2026

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2026

Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech
The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2026

More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action support rally
More than 250 protesters sat outside Labour's party conference in Liverpool to support the banned group.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2026

Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for Burnham
The state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2026

PM proposes NHS style social care system
Burnham wants to offer access to free social care services in England. He'll put his plans before voters at the next general election.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2026

PM proposes NHS style social care system for England
Burnham wants to offer access to free social care services in England. He'll put his plans before voters at the next general election.

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2026

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Russia's super-rich once ruled the country - could they restore their political influence?

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2026

Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow
Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn

BBC Politics
Sep 27, 2026

Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England
The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2026

Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make
He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2026

Is Labour's housing scheme a new idea, or an old Tory one?
BBC's political correspondent Jack Fenwick speaks to Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2026

Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers on to housing ladder
The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2026

Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder
The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2026

How long can Labour's feel-good factor last?
The party's spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2026

PM pledges £210m to regenerate high streets
Burnham said the fund would would support communities to transform derelict buildings and keep businesses open

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2026

PM pledges £210m to regenerate UK's high streets
Burnham said the fund would would support communities to transform derelict buildings and keep businesses open

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2026

Rayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conference
The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2026

Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says former business secretary
Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2026

Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says Starmer ally
Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.

BBC Politics
Sep 26, 2026

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BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Glasgow City Council pauses plan to fire and rehire 23,000 staff
Talks between the council and three unions will resume early next week to try to reach a new deal on pay, it is understood.

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2026

I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Tory ex-ministers face serious questions over migrant centre chaos, inquiry hears
The Manston centre in Kent became overwhelmed in November 2022 at the height of the small boats crisis.

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Rory Stewart on his viral Newsnight moment
Rory Stewart talks about his viral Newsnight moment

BBC Politics
Sep 25, 2026

Question Time panel clash over welfare policy
The Conservatives have promised to prevent long-term jobless benefit claimants from spending their welfare payments on alcohol, cigarettes and gambling.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil
The foreign secretary stresses "the UK's unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community".

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Fifteen new members in Isle of Man general election
Three ministers lose their seats and Peel and Glenfaba elects the Isle of Man's youngest MHK.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM
Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Former ministers lose out in Isle of Man general election
Results are declared in seven of the 12 House of Keys constituencies at the 2026 general election.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

'This is the final offer,' says NI secretary over £1.5bn Stormont funding package
Some six months have passed since the executive should have set a budget for this financial year.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Results awaited in Isle of Man general election
Counting begins in the island's 12 constituencies to elect 24 members of the House of Keys.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Ministers reject dog ownership licence scheme
A taskforce had suggested new legal requirements could help promote dog control and reduce attacks.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Glasgow City Council to fire and rehire over 23,000 employees
It says redundancy notices will be withdrawn if the three unions agree to ballot their members on the pay offer.

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Greek PM urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles permanently
Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it?
Andy Burnham has long championed a repeal of the ban which prevents football supporters from drinking alcohol in the view of the pitch. But do fans even want it?

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

No 'switch' to stop small boats, Lucy Powell tells BBC
Labour's deputy leader was speaking to BBC local radio ahead of the party's annual conference

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

The Global Story
What can America learn from the rest of the world about protecting journalists?

BBC Politics
Sep 24, 2026

Greens aim for first London MP in Holborn race
There are 15 candidates standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on Thursday 8 October.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school
New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Home secretary hits out at 'unacceptable' migrant landings
The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Badenoch registers gift of £8,177 for Murdoch meeting in Greece
The Murdochs' News Corp company paid for flights and accommodation for the Conservative leader and her husband to travel to Greece.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Man cautioned over Reform conference assaults
West Midlands Police is investigating a number of assaults after protests interrupted the Reform UK conference.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Farmers' fury as race for £233m funding compared to 'scramble for Oasis tickets'
Farmers fear they may not be able to carry out environmental work because they lost out on funding.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Farmers' fury at online scramble for £233m funding
Farmers fear they may not be able to carry out environmental work because they lost out on funding.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

UK economy will grow by less than expected next year, OECD says
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Chris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meeting
Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Sep 23, 2026

Chris Mason: In the room with the president and the prime minister
Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

BBC Politics
Sep 22, 2026

UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.

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