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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

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

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

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.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Jury restriction plan clears first hurdle despite Labour dissent
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Lammy urges Labour MPs to back jury trial cuts
The justice secretary says the limits are required to stem a growing backlog of cases in crown courts.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

HMS Dragon departs UK for eastern Mediterranean
The Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Reciting Hamlet helped stroke recovery, says ex-MP
Jonathan Ashworth reflects on his stroke recovery as he is made a CBE at Windsor Castle.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Starmer said ministers can go against wishes of Wales and Scotland governments in leaked memo
The memo was obtained by Plaid Cymru, which has accused Labour of turning its back on devolution.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Starmer said ministers can go against wishes of Wales and Scotland in leaked memo
The memo was obtained by Plaid Cymru, which has accused Labour of turning its back on devolution.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Starmer said ministers can go against wishes of Welsh and Scottish governments in leaked memo
The memo was obtained by Plaid Cymru, which has accused Labour of turning its back on devolution.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Who is the 35-year-old rapper set to become Nepal's PM?
35-year-old rapper Balendra Shah is set to become Nepal's new PM.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Relaunched digital ID will make it easier to access services, minister says
Darren Jones says the scheme - originally aimed at curbing illegal working - is now about improving services.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

'What is the height of the London Eye?' minister asked
Migration minister Mike Tapp is unable to answer one of the questions on the UK citizenship test.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

'My heating oil costs have more than doubled since Iran war started'
BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Government pushes ahead with revamped digital ID
Minister Darren Jones launches a public consultation on how "government by app" should work.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

'My heating oil costs have more than doubled'
BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran
Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Maternity inquiry chair named in government U-turn
Donna Ockenden is appointed to lead the maternity services inquiry at Leeds hospitals.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

UK preparing support ship to deploy to eastern Mediterranean
RFA Lyme Bay is placed on "heightened readiness" as a precaution, the Ministry of Defence says.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Royal Navy preparing support ship to deploy to eastern Mediterranean
RFA Lyme Bay is placed on "heightened readiness" as a precaution, the Ministry of Defence says.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy says the changes are part of "rebalancing the system to put victims first".

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Youngest council leader faces no confidence vote
Warwickshire County Council's George Finch is accused of bringing the authority "into disrepute".

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

MSPs prepare for final amendments to assisted dying bill
Holyrood members will wade through about 300 proposed changes to the law before a final vote.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Chris Mason: The cost of living is catapulted centre stage yet again
Labour faces pressure to stem the Middle East's impact on energy bills, writes the BBC's political editor.

BBC Politics
Mar 10, 2026

Legal costs in asylum seeker hotel case hit £566k
The council that took action against The Bell Hotel says court costs were "completely unfair".

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Reeves pledges to explore helping with heating oil bills
The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan
Lawyers including top barristers and retired judges urge the government to drop a plan to abolish some jury trials.

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'
Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers
The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January.

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Anti-Muslim hatred definition 'safeguards fundamental right to free speech', says Reed
Concerns have been raised that an "anti-Muslim hostility" definition could create a "chilling effect".

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Anti-Muslim hatred definition safeguards free speech, says Reed
Concerns have been raised that an "anti-Muslim hostility" definition could create a "chilling effect".

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey
The defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days.

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says
Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month.

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

HMS Prince of Wales unlikely to head to the Middle East
It comes after defence sources said the crew had been told they must be ready to leave in five days.

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy
The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East.

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Call off King's US visit over Iran, urge Lib Dems
The party says the planned trip should be scrapped after Donald Trump's criticism of the UK's response to the war.

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

Anti-Muslim hatred definition will in 'no way' restrict free speech, says Reed
Concerns have been raised that an "anti-Muslim hostility" definition could create a "chilling effect".

BBC Politics
Mar 09, 2026

G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will join talks amid reports that oil reserves could be released to lower prices.

BBC Politics
Mar 08, 2026

Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism
The phone call comes after a week in which Donald Trump repeatedly expressed frustration at Keir Starmer's stance on Iran.

BBC Politics
Mar 08, 2026

UK opens charter flights booking portal for Britons in Dubai
It comes after thousands of flights had been cancelled in the Middle East in the past week.

BBC Politics
Mar 08, 2026

UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.

BBC Politics
Mar 08, 2026

PM is standing up for UK interests, says Cooper after Trump criticism
The foreign secretary says the UK will not agree with the US "on every issue" after the US president attacks the PM's stance.

BBC Politics
Mar 08, 2026

Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to 'join wars after we've already won'
The remarks come after a public back-and-forth between Trump and Sir Keir Starmer over UK involvement the US's joint offensive with Israel against Iran.

BBC Politics
Mar 07, 2026

UK to charter flight for British nationals out of Dubai
The flight is due to depart from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region.

BBC Politics
Mar 07, 2026

Swinney would 'consider' US military plane ban from Prestwick Airport
The first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East.

BBC Politics
Mar 06, 2026

There's an inflation wave coming. How worried should we be?
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

BBC Politics
Mar 06, 2026

Tory peer quits after Lords probe into PPE deals
It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.

BBC Politics
Mar 06, 2026

Parliament refurb chair defends potential £40bn costs
Simon Thurley says the estimated cost does not seem like a "completely ridiculous figure" to him.

BBC Politics
Mar 06, 2026

Ministers offer Tories more peers to end hereditary bill standoff
It comes as the government tries to pass a bill to end hereditary peerages ahead of a spring deadline.

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