Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-07-29
-
Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 23:13:43)
The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise. -
Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 23:01:56)
It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023. -
Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 19:53:48)
The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers. -
'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 16:43:42)
As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones. -
Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 15:25:27)
Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison. -
Councillor charged over Nigerian population comment (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 15:07:24)
Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month. -
Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 14:13:12)
The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England. -
Fix palliative care before assisted dying debate, says PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 12:56:01)
Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. -
Care system needs fixing before new assisted dying debate, says PM (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 11:27:04)
Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. -
Philp seeks answers over French navy firing drill (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 10:26:33)
The shadow home secretary says he is planning to contact the French ambassador by next Monday. -
Burnham to hold social care talks with Tories and Lib Dems (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 08:17:21)
The prime minister will outline his strategy on reforms, as the leader of an independent review warns the system is "fairly bust". -
Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 01:59:59)
In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care. -
Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologise (BBC News - Politics 2026-07-29 00:49:40)
The Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel.