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Decision on China mega embassy site delayed again (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 16:19:20)
The proposed complex would be the biggest embassy in Europe if it goes ahead - but it has generated controversy. -
Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 14:56:06)
The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget. -
Confused about the China spy row? This will help (a bit) (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 14:52:36)
The BBC's Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains the controversy over the collapsed China spy case. -
MI5 chief 'frustrated' over collapse of China spy case (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 14:02:41)
Sir Ken McCallum says MI5 has acted against Chinese activity in the last week as parliamentary inquiry launched into spy case. -
Thatcher nomination papers discovered in garage (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 13:33:08)
Documents that led to Britain's first female Prime Minister are expected to fetch £100,000. -
China spying a daily threat to UK, warns MI5 chief (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 12:07:58)
Sir Ken McCallum says MI5 have disrupted Chinese activity of national security concern in the past week. -
Former MP suspects he has been spied on by China (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 11:17:32)
Tim Loughton says he is still sanctioned by China despite no longer being an MP. -
Police drop investigation into Reform councillors (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 10:55:23)
The decision by police follows a High Court ruling on Tuesday. -
BBC viewers worried about political interference, boss says (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 10:48:24)
The BBC releases the results of a major questionnaire about its services and place in society. -
'Whose side are you on?' MP attacks government over China spy case (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 10:25:06)
Watch: Tom Tugendhat accuses government of inaction over China spy case into former researcher. -
When is the Budget and what might be in it? (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 09:50:28)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November. -
'Large scale' Chinese spying in UK, says witness in collapsed trial (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 09:43:36)
Sir Keir Starmer faces questions after the government released witness statements by top security official. -
UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 09:42:45)
The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show. -
Reeves urged to make Budget 'bold' or risk future tax rises (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 08:36:46)
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the chancellor needs to find £22bn to make up a shortfall. -
Starmer and CPS face questions as China spy row deepens (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 07:04:38)
The government's deputy national security adviser warned in 2023 that China was carrying out "large scale espionage" activities against the UK. -
Digesting the key segments and changes in China documents (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 06:07:01)
Both this government and its Conservative predecessor had deep worries about Chinese espionage, writes the BBC's political editor. -
Cabinet Office rejects Cummings' China breach claim (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 04:19:49)
Boris Johnson's ex-Downing Street aide says Beijing obtained "vast amounts" of "secret" data. -
The real problem with Britain's asylum hotels - and the woman with a bold plan to solve it (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-16 00:38:20)
Instead of using private contractors to provide hotel rooms to asylum seekers, could paying councils to buy more properties be the solution? -
Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-15 23:43:42)
Deputy national security adviser concluded China was "highly capable and conduct large-scale espionage operations against the UK". -
Baroness Mone-linked PPE firm misses deadline to pay £122m (BBC News - Politics 2025-10-15 19:02:30)
PPE Medpro was ordered to repay damages by 16:00 BST on Wednesday after breaching a Covid-19 contract.