Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-10-21
-
The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 23:27:05)
For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.
-
Angry scenes and protests at Senedd as Reform call for ban on Muslim face coverings (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 21:45:57)
It is the latest heated debate in the Senedd on a Wednesday prompted by Reform MSs.
-
Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 17:06:16)
The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
-
'Mindset shift' needed within government for No10 North to work, says deputy (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 17:05:09)
Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".
-
'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 17:05:09)
Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".
-
Hull MP has the Labour whip restored (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 16:58:42)
Karl Turner is back in the parliamentary party after his suspension for criticising the government.
-
Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 15:36:31)
The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.
-
Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 15:24:23)
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.
-
Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 14:26:24)
While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.
-
Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 14:14:53)
While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.
-
How Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costs (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 13:46:34)
How Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costs
-
Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 10:20:15)
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
-
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 10:16:17)
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
-
What is happening to UK prices? (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 08:35:47)
UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.
-
Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain (BBC News - Politics 2026-10-21 07:06:10)
Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.