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BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

'Nasty' councillor jailed for coercive behaviour
Ex-Reform UK councillor for Cliftonville, Daniel Taylor, receives a prison term and loses his seat.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Lib Dems win by-election after Reform controversy
Reform had pulled support for its Redcar and Cleveland Council candidate over offensive posts.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Reform UK councillor defects to Restore Britain
Charles Whitford announces he has joined MP Rupert Lowe's new party Restore Britain.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Greens win seat from Labour in city by-election
Green candidate Aasiya Bora is elected in the Stoneygate ward, with Labour finishing second.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge
A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

UK government finances better than expected in January
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Defence minister refuses to give timescale on troubled Ajax armoured vehicles
The multi-million pound Ajax vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, have been beset by problems.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Minister refuses to give timescale on Ajax after soldiers left vomiting
The multi-million pound Ajax vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, have been beset by problems.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner
Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Lib Dems set out plans to stop SEND services being 'cash cows'
Council spending on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities has soared in recent years.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Andrew released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The former prince was pictured leaving a police station on Thursday evening, as police say searches in Norfolk have ended.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Councillors defect from Reform to Restore Britain
The pair have confirmed their move to the party that was set up by formed Reform MP Rupert Lowe.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson on brink of collapse
Global Counsel says administrators will take control on Friday, blaming the "maelstrom" surrounding Mandelson.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

UK has not given US permission to use RAF bases for Iran strikes
It comes as US President Donald Trump criticises Sir Keir Starmer's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Reform expels two councillors amid defection claim
The leader of Warwickshire County Council claims the pair planned to join Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson faces collapse
Sources close to the company insist that its difficulties stem entirely from "the Mandelson legacy".

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

MP Lowe asks High Court to block watchdog investigation
Rupert Lowe is subject to a probe by the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The former prince remains in custody while searches take place in Norfolk and Berkshire.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Plaid Cymru leader abandons net zero emissions pledge
Rhun ap Iorwerth said the target is not realistic, after his party had committed to net zero by 2035.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Chagossians trying to resettle on islands defy removal order
One says the British will have to "drag me from my beach" if they want him to leave the Chagos Islands.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Starmer says Reform UK plans to repeal Equality Act 'shocking'
Reform UK's education spokesman Suella Braverman says the UK is being torn apart by "tokenism" and "victimhood".

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Starmer appoints Romeo as head of UK civil service
Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Pupils with SEND to have support reviewed after primary, leaked plans suggest
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

PM says 'nobody is above the law' over Andrew allegations
Police are currently considering allegations against Andrew, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Labour council leader 'angry with this PM'
Gavin Callaghan hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over the government's U-turn on local elections.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games
Football fans in the UK will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS
The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Radical SEND support shake-up risks political backlash
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down
Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law
The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal
The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Scotland's top law officer not considering position over Murrell memo
The lord advocate has been grilled by MSPs over her email about a criminal charge against the ex-SNP chief executive.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Man sent offensive emails to ex-Home Secretary
Jagjivan Ram of Solihull pleaded guilty to two charges under the Malicious Communications Act.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Could planned increase in your minimum wage be delayed?
Joe Pike breaks down the latest on the government's plans to bring in the same minimum wage for all age groups.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

New railway stations part of £14bn UK government funding promise
Sir Keir Starmer said the funding covers a list of Welsh railway projects, including seven new stations.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Gorton and Denton by-election candidates' minute manifestoes
Who is standing in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton?

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Gorton and Denton by-election candidates' minute manifestos
Who is standing in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton?

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Reform UK would reimpose two-child benefit cap
Robert Jenrick says the country could not afford to "help working families have more children".

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Swinney was told of Murrell charges weeks before they became public
Former SNP chief executive Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Ex Reform UK members form new council group
They have joined Restore Britain to form a new group on Kent County Council.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Ex-Reform UK members form new council group
They have joined Restore Britain to form a new group on Kent County Council.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

New train stations part of £14bn UK government rail funding promise
Sir Keir Starmer said the funding covers a list of Welsh railway projects, including seven new stations.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

US says it 'supports' UK Chagos Islands deal
US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

US says it supports UK Chagos Islands deal
US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog
Robert Jenrick will promise to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of an area failed by politics
In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Tories call for rethink of Parliament revamp
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says current plans to refurbish the Palace of Westminster are "out of control".

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Reform UK defections see new group on council
Restore Britain forms a Kent County Council group after seven Reform councillors change sides.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Cabinet secretary frontrunner faced multiple bullying complaints
It comes after the Cabinet Office says there was only one complaint about Antonia Romeo's conduct which was dismissed after an inquiry.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

The fallout from Labour's local elections U-turn is not over yet
Keir Starmer and his team knew last week that delays to council elections would need to be reversed.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor
Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is "the voice of opposition" to Labour, as he unveils his new top team.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

MPs may investigate Andrew over trade envoy claims
The business committee will discuss whether to "take this investigation forward" when they meet next Tuesday, Byrne says.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Councils face 'uphill struggle' after elections delay U-turn
Thirty councils across England now have to organise local polls after the government abandoned plans to delay.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

What we learned from BBC Gorton and Denton debate
Gorton and Denton by-election candidates from five parties go head to head in a BBC debate.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

Councils face 'uphill struggle' to be ready for local elections
Thirty councils across England now have to organise local elections after the government abandoned plans to delay.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 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
Feb 16, 2026

Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections
All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

Council workers to vote over possible pay strike
The initial vote will be for staff at councils including Stoke-on-Trent and Dudley.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

Reform councillor defects to Conservatives
John Roddy says he was told the area's financial issues were "not a priority" by his former party.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

PM orders investigation into claims Labour think tank paid firm to look into journalist
The think tank paid a company at least £30,000 to investigate the origins of a story about undeclared donations.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

Government looking into claims Labour Together ordered investigation into journalists
The think tank paid a company at least £30,000 to investigate the origins of a story about undeclared donations.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says Starmer
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

Tech firms must keep children's data if they die, under new plans
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Feb 16, 2026

Starmer pledges to close loopholes in social media crackdown
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Starmer pledges crackdown on 'addictive elements' of social media
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

UK considering significant increase to defence spending
The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully
The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style
Dame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

No free pass for internet platforms on child safety, Starmer says
The government announces a consultation on online safety, including on a possible social media ban for under-16s.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable
The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says
The foreign secretary said the UK would "continue to look at co-ordinated action, including increasing sanctions on the Russian regime".

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Labour think tank commissioned firm that ended up investigating journalist
Labour Together paid at least £30,000 to "investigate the sourcing, funding and origins" of a story about undeclared donations.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election
Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

The Victorian aristocrat who became first British Muslim lord
After converting to Islam, Lord Henry Stanley closed pubs on his estate and helped restore churches.

BBC Politics
Feb 15, 2026

Labour think tank commissioned firm to investigate journalist
Labour Together paid at least £30,000 to "investigate the sourcing, funding and origins" of a story about undeclared donations.

BBC Politics
Feb 14, 2026

Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda
Larry the Cat, No 10's chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival.

BBC Politics
Feb 14, 2026

Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference
The prime minister's speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home.

BBC Politics
Feb 14, 2026

One giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's world
The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women's role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Feb 14, 2026

One giant boys' club? Why Westminster still feels like a man's world
The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women's role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC Politics
Feb 14, 2026

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe launches new party
The new party is set up by former Reform UK member, Rupert Lowe.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

US politicians urge Mandelson to give evidence over Epstein
Lord Mandelson has previously expressed his regret for his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

It's tough for Tories but we can fix Wales, Kemi Badenoch says
The Tory leaders admits it's not an "easy time" after defections to Reform, but insists there's a plan for Senedd wins.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Rock musician to fund Alex Salmond case against Scottish government
Paul McManus, drummer with Scottish band Gun, has taken on the legal action from Salmond's family.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

BBC at memorial for Gen Z protesters after landmark election in Bangladesh
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri visited Sheikh Hasina's former residence which is now a memorial for the student protesters killed in the 2024 uprising.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Where does Wormald sacking leave Sir Keir Starmer?
Is transplanting staff at the heart of government part of a bigger strategy - or a sticking plaster?

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Sarwar stands by resignation call in conversation with Starmer
The Scottish Labour leader has described speaking to Sir Keir Starmer days after calling on the PM to quit

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful but group remains proscribed for now
It remains in place for now to allow further legal argument and the government to consider an appeal.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Peter Murrell accused of embezzling £459,000 over 12-year period
The former SNP chief executive is accused of illicitly purchasing items including luxury goods, jewellery, cosmetics, two cars and a motorhome.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Rubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics before big Munich speech
The US Secretary of State will address the first major transatlantic meeting since Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.

BBC Politics
Feb 13, 2026

Reform replacing 'old fuddy-duddy' Tory party, says Farage
Farage said it was "no surprise" Conservative MPs were choosing to jump ship to Reform, which has more energy.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Welsh Tory leader's staff defect to Reform on eve of conference
Party gathers in Llandudno as senior aides quit to join Nigel Farage's organisation.

BBC Politics
Feb 12, 2026

Ratcliffe sorry language 'offended some' after immigration comments
The Manchester United co-owner previously said the UK had been "colonised" by immigrants.

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