Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-04-28
-
Kneecap apologises to families of two murdered MPs (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 23:31:27)
The rap group said an extract of footage "taken out of context" is being "exploited and weaponised". -
Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 21:45:19)
The tax will be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans. -
Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 21:32:16)
Asylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK. -
More local grooming inquires expected - minister (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 17:58:31)
The Conservatives said the local reviews would "not do" and repeated calls for a national investigation. -
More local grooming inquiries expected - minister (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 17:58:31)
The Conservatives said the local reviews would "not do" and repeated calls for a national investigation. -
Knife crime could rise without funding - Met chief (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 17:52:26)
Sir Mark Rowley warns that without more funding, the Met will struggle to meet key crime targets. -
Migrant crossings hit 10,000 so far this year (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 16:59:19)
It represents an increase of about 40% compared with the same period last year. -
UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 15:44:42)
Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory." -
When are the 2025 local elections and who can vote? (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 13:54:52)
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May. -
No extra cash for higher pay deals, says Downing Street (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 12:49:40)
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government. -
Local elections 2025: Is there an election in my area and where can I vote? (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 12:43:58)
Find out whether there is an election near you in May and where you can vote, using our lookup tool. -
Is there a local election in my area and where can I vote? (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 12:43:58)
Find out whether there is an election near you on Thursday and where you can vote, using our lookup tool. -
Over 300 quango bosses paid more than the prime minister (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 11:51:48)
Quangos are taxpayer-funded but not directly controlled by central government and include watchdogs. -
MP calls for apology over 'Labour hounding' (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 10:09:52)
Ms Duffield said she was "hounded" from the party because of her views on gender. -
Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 09:29:38)
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% the government has budgeted for. -
Daughter of murdered MP calls for Kneecap apology (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 09:00:56)
Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory." -
Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans (BBC News - Politics 2025-04-28 04:59:37)
The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.