Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-08-04
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'Tighter gun restrictions make me feel hopeful' (BBC News - Politics 2025-08-04 23:45:58)
A woman whose twin sister and nieces were shot dead welcomes firearm licensing rules which become law. -
UK-French small boats pilot plan comes into force (BBC News - Politics 2025-08-04 21:34:23)
The 'one-in, one-out' deal will see some of those arriving in the UK returned to France. -
Farage calls on police to share immigration status of charged suspects (BBC News - Politics 2025-08-04 19:42:17)
The plea comes after two men were charged in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Warwickshire. -
Honours system gets new role to make awards more inclusive (BBC News - Politics 2025-08-04 19:26:42)
A new "diversity and outreach" committee will try to reach parts of society currently missing out on honours. -
Extra 300 officers to tackle small boat people smuggling (BBC News - Politics 2025-08-04 16:19:36)
Funding will go towards extra National Crime Agency officers as well as new technology and equipment. -
Policing boss defects from Tories to Reform (BBC News - Politics 2025-08-04 11:07:01)
Rupert Matthews, who held the position since 2021, has defected from the Conservatives. -
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP (BBC News - Politics 2025-08-04 10:02:34)
The Highlands MSP said she did not want to "miss any more of the precious early years of family life". -
Government pledges extra £100m to tackle people smuggling (BBC News - Politics 2025-08-04 05:00:20)
The money will pay for up to 300 additional National Crime Agency officers and new technology and equipment.