Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-02-18
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Scotland's top law officer not considering position over Murrell memo (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 18:57:35)
The lord advocate has been grilled by MSPs over her email about a criminal charge against the ex-SNP chief executive. -
Man sent offensive emails to ex-Home Secretary (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 17:16:35)
Jagjivan Ram of Solihull pleaded guilty to two charges under the Malicious Communications Act. -
Could planned increase in your minimum wage be delayed? (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 15:40:26)
Joe Pike breaks down the latest on the government's plans to bring in the same minimum wage for all age groups. -
New railway stations part of £14bn UK government funding promise (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 13:24:53)
Sir Keir Starmer said the funding covers a list of Welsh railway projects, including seven new stations. -
Reform UK would reimpose two-child benefit cap (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 12:52:46)
Robert Jenrick says the country cannot afford to "help working families have more children". -
Gorton and Denton by-election candidates' minute manifestos (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 12:25:18)
Who is standing in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton? -
Gorton and Denton by-election candidates' minute manifestoes (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 12:25:18)
Who is standing in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton? -
Swinney was told of Murrell charges weeks before they became public (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 12:09:34)
Former SNP chief executive Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period. -
Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3% (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 09:16:19)
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates. -
New train stations part of £14bn UK government rail funding promise (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 09:15:45)
Sir Keir Starmer said the funding covers a list of Welsh railway projects, including seven new stations. -
Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 08:59:53)
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups. -
Ex Reform UK members form new council group (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 08:21:10)
They have joined Restore Britain to form a new group on Kent County Council. -
Ex-Reform UK members form new council group (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 08:21:10)
They have joined Restore Britain to form a new group on Kent County Council. -
US says it supports UK Chagos Islands deal (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 03:55:56)
US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago". -
Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 01:39:39)
Robert Jenrick will promise to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets. -
'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of an area failed by politics (BBC News - Politics 2026-02-18 01:31:30)
In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.