Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-08-26
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Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-26 21:32:52)
The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster. -
Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-26 21:21:19)
Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967, but a ban continued in the armed forces until 2000. -
Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-26 16:40:59)
The framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former minister. -
Reviewing Plaid's first 100 days in charge (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-26 14:40:42)
Wales political editor Gareth Lewis looks back on Plaid's first 100 days in power. -
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-26 12:39:37)
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick. -
'Ironing board' train seats to get more cushions, transport secretary says (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-26 10:30:53)
Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans. -
Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-26 06:12:12)
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem said. -
What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power? (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-26 05:33:53)
Plaid ministers say they are making good progress but the opposition say little has been achieved. -
Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-26 05:14:12)
Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.