Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-07-31
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Civil service interns must be working class, government says (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 23:38:21)
Internships will only go to students from poorer families in a push to make Whitehall more working class. -
Lib Dems call for cap on SEND school profits (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 21:38:08)
The party says an 8% profit cap is needed to stop money meant going "into the pockets of shareholders". -
Small boats crossings hit 25,000 for the year (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 15:59:25)
The earliest that figure has been reached before was in 2022 on 27 August, Home Office data shows. -
Big firms could be fined for paying suppliers late (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 15:24:06)
The government says thousands of businesses go under each year as a result of invoices being paid late. -
Minister says lawyers missing the point on Palestinian recognition (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 14:01:26)
Jonathan Reynolds hits back at top lawyers who say plan to recognise Palestinian state may be illegal. -
Senior Tories turn out for Norman Tebbit's funeral (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 13:51:46)
The former Conservative cabinet minister was "an inspiring leader", his funeral service hears. -
More migrant arrivals expected at ex-RAF station (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 11:23:48)
Migrant numbers are expected to increase to 1,245 at MDP Wethersfield over several weeks. -
Number of new homes in England fell in Labour's first year but applications rise (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 09:51:24)
Find out how many new homes were registered where you live during Labour’s first year in government -
Number of new homes in England falls in Labour's first year - see how many were added in your area (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 09:51:24)
Find out how many new homes were registered where you live during Labour’s first year in government -
Number of new homes in England falls in Labour's first year - but applications rise (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 09:51:24)
Find out how many new homes were registered where you live during Labour’s first year in government -
How many new homes in your area after Labour's first year? Use our tool to find out (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 09:51:24)
Find out how many new homes were registered where you live during Labour’s first year in government -
Lawyers warn Starmer recognising Palestinian state could break law (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 09:15:47)
Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September if conditions are not met. -
Mayor urged to oppose ex-Sun editor's new role (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 07:48:52)
The appointment of David Dinsmore has been criticised by the Hillsborough families. -
Transport secretary to quiz air traffic control boss over disruption (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 07:27:30)
The transport secretary is meeting with the NATS CEO and airlines are demanding answers. -
Reform government would have to do unpopular things, says policy guru (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 05:31:48)
James Orr, a friend of JD Vance and the man behind a new pro-Reform think tank, speaks to the BBC. -
Councillor resigns so wife can enter flower show (BBC News - Politics 2025-07-31 05:10:31)
Tony Hewitt says his wife's happiness is more important.