Day Headlines in Politics News: 2025-12-16
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Former Oxfam boss to sue charity over dismissal (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 17:02:52)
Halima Begum's solicitors say she was "forced to resign" due to the charity's conduct towards her. -
Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 16:26:18)
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people". -
Foreign interference in UK politics to be investigated after jailing of ex-Welsh Reform leader (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 15:04:16)
Communities Secretary Steve Reed says the country "must learn the lessons" from a recent court case. -
Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 14:53:33)
Critics say government changes to a flagship biodiversity policy could stall nature recovery. -
Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 14:24:52)
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout -
Streeting condemns Labour donor's Bondi attack remarks (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 13:43:17)
Businessman Dale Vince has faced a backlash for saying Israel's PM "wants antisemitism to be a thing". -
Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 12:52:49)
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people" -
Government considers advertising or subscription model for BBC (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 12:52:43)
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC. -
Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1% (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 12:21:34)
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation. -
Plans to fix NHS dental care and save some patients hundreds of pounds (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 11:19:42)
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225. -
Dentists to prioritise urgent care and save some patients more than £200 under plans (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 11:19:42)
New incentives for dentists to offer longer-term packages of treatments for major issues such as gum disease. -
BBC says it will defend Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama speech edit (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 11:08:41)
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida. -
UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1% (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 10:59:35)
Unemployment rises again as job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation -
Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 10:38:00)
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries. -
Asylum hotel firm hands back almost £14m in profits amid anger over service (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 09:41:52)
Mears, which provides services in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the north of England, made more profit than its contracts allow. -
Debate on BBC's future kick-started by government consultation (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 09:30:50)
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC. -
UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.1% (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 08:26:00)
Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market" -
I'm part of Labour's new generation, Welsh FM says (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 08:00:47)
Eluned Morgan says a "new team" will set a "very different agenda" for Labour in Wales. -
Scotland's justice secretary to face no confidence vote in grooming gangs row (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 06:29:05)
Opposition parties have accused Angela Constance of misrepresenting the position of a leading expert on grooming gangs. -
UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology (BBC News - Politics 2025-12-16 00:04:18)
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.