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Last update: 2025-12-15 16:21:04
Number of headlines in database: 108
Last update: 2025-12-15 16:21:04
BBC News - Politics Headlines
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Doctors vote to go ahead with this week's five-day strike in England (2025-12-15 13:25:16)
It comes after ministers made fresh offer amid warning the walkout is risky as NHS battles wave of flu. -
UK chief rabbi says cousin hid for 15 'terrifying' minutes in Bondi attack (2025-12-15 12:57:53)
Chief rabbi says "fact that today every public Jewish gathering must be weighed for risk is a sign of something deeply wrong". -
Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn (2025-12-15 00:18:40)
Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia". -
UK events remember Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communities (2025-12-14 20:55:19)
At least 15 people have been killed and at least a further 42 injured in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations. -
UK vigil remembers Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communities (2025-12-14 19:19:22)
At least 11 people have been killed and a further 29 injured in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations. -
King 'appalled and saddened' by Bondi attack on Jewish community (2025-12-14 16:48:36)
At least 11 people were killed and a further 29 injured in the shooting during Hanukkah celebrations. -
Bondi attack on Jewish community 'sickening' says Starmer (2025-12-14 13:59:35)
At least 11 people were killed and a further 29 injured in the shooting during Hanukkah celebrations. -
Violence against women a national emergency, Mahmood says (2025-12-14 11:37:54)
Specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams will be introduced to every police force in England and Wales by 2029. -
Acting Reform UK council leader says it is time to 'move on' (2025-12-14 10:23:10)
Former leader Ian Cooper had his membership of Reform UK revoked after being accused of making racist comments on social media. -
Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election (2025-12-14 09:41:27)
The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm". -
All police forces to get specialist sexual offence teams, Mahmood pledges (2025-12-13 22:30:05)
It is part of a long-delayed plan aimed at halving violence against women and girls within a decade. -
'Toilet police' not expected over single-sex space guidance, equality boss says (2025-12-13 19:41:59)
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said "things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights". -
2025 was a crazy year in politics. But 2026 could be wild (2025-12-13 16:00:59)
Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump’s presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring? -
No plans to force drivers to report collisions with cats, government says (2025-12-12 19:30:07)
Nearly 11,000 people have signed a Parliamentary e-petition calling for a new law to report collisions. -
EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine (2025-12-12 19:14:51)
After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years. -
No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest (2025-12-12 18:28:39)
The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget. -
Reform claims to now have more members than Labour (2025-12-12 17:04:18)
Nigel Farage's party says it has overtaken Labour to have more members than any other party in the UK. -
Russia hits back at Europe's big plan to loan Moscow's frozen cash to Ukraine (2025-12-12 16:43:10)
Russia's central bank says it is suing Belgium's Euroclear in court following an EU bid to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine. -
What's happening with the assisted dying bill? (2025-12-12 14:55:10)
It's more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers. -
Reform wins first council by-election in Scotland (2025-12-12 14:26:40)
David McLennan has been elected as a councillor in West Lothian, taking the seat from Scottish Labour. -
'Double whammy' of flu and strikes a risk to patients, Streeting says (2025-12-12 12:24:36)
Hospitals could struggle with rising numbers of flu patients and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week, says Health Secretary. -
UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October (2025-12-12 08:39:04)
The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty. -
Councils to get £3bn for thousands more school spaces for Send pupils (2025-12-12 07:23:03)
The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England. -
The nuclear power station on the front line of an election battle (2025-12-12 06:04:59)
Scotland's last operational plant, at Torness in East Lothian, is scheduled to cease operating in 2030. -
Schoolboys to be target of UK's violence against women strategy (2025-12-12 05:59:54)
Changing attitudes among boys and young men will be central to the government's plan, the BBC is told. -
Boys to be target of UK's violence against women strategy (2025-12-12 05:59:54)
Changing attitudes among boys and young men will be central to the government's plan, the BBC is told. -
Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs (2025-12-12 00:06:37)
It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget. -
MP breached rules through APPG link to Israel (2025-12-11 18:15:23)
He fails to carry out due diligence over the funding links of a parliamentary group's secretariat. -
Swinney stands by Constance in grooming gangs row (2025-12-11 14:35:59)
The justice secretary is facing calls to resign after being accused of misleading the Scottish Parliament. -
Workers' rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat (2025-12-11 13:33:41)
It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress. -
Former Tory MP and council leader joins Reform UK (2025-12-11 11:40:08)
The former MP for Mansfield confirms he is making the switch to Reform after a year out of politics. -
Exiled Hong Kong activist target of sexually explicit harassment campaign (2025-12-11 02:10:03)
The campaign saw letters containing fake images of Carmen Lau sent to her neighbours. -
Last-minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors (2025-12-10 22:00:51)
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay. -
Intensive work continuing on Ukraine plan, European leaders say after Trump call (2025-12-10 21:49:20)
Ukraine is at a "critical moment", the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump. -
Ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies among new peers (2025-12-10 19:53:46)
Downing Street announced 34 new peers to "correct" an imbalance against Labour in the House of Lords. -
Ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and Iceland boss Richard Walker among new peers (2025-12-10 19:15:53)
Downing Street announced 34 new peers to "correct" an imbalance against Labour in the House of Lords. -
Last minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors (2025-12-10 19:00:08)
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay. -
MPs criticise delay to violence against women strategy (2025-12-10 18:58:50)
The government's strategy to tackle the issue has already been pushed back three times this year. -
Palestine Action hunger strikers call for urgent meeting with ministers (2025-12-10 18:50:02)
Lawyers for eight remand prisoners waiting to go on trial say they could die in prison as part of their protest. -
Ukraine at critical moment, European leaders say after Trump call (2025-12-10 18:15:13)
"Intensive work" is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump. -
Fine intimidating balaclava wearers £100, MP says (2025-12-10 17:09:53)
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy says "it's not right" people are avoiding parks because of the youths. -
PMQs: Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label as Badenoch attacks government's record (2025-12-10 17:03:11)
Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label from Badenoch at PMQs -
Trump attack on London mayor is wrong, says No 10 (2025-12-10 15:44:00)
Sir Keir Starmer's press secretary says Donald Trump's comments about the London mayor were "wrong". -
Don't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM (2025-12-10 14:51:09)
The Lib Dem leader criticises US national security strategy, which warns Europe faces "civilisational erasure". -
Reform defends selection of Bangladeshi candidate (2025-12-10 14:07:23)
Addy Mo Asaduzzaman, 23, has indefinite leave to remain in the UK after studying in Portsmouth. -
European ministers back ECHR plan to tackle illegal migration (2025-12-10 13:39:23)
Countries in the treaty - including the UK - will negotiate a "political declaration" to make it easier to deport migrants. -
Council tax rises not ruled out after Plaid-Labour budget deal (2025-12-10 13:28:44)
Welsh rates of council tax could still rise, according to a councillor, despite budget deal. -
Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves (2025-12-10 13:13:33)
The chancellor tells many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and " very damaging". -
PM urges European leaders to reform human rights laws to tackle illegal migration (2025-12-10 09:56:17)
It comes as leaders meet in Strasbourg to discuss a potential shake-up of the European Convention on Human Rights. -
Hundreds of youth centres planned to reach 'isolated' generation (2025-12-10 00:27:59)
The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults. -
UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds (2025-12-10 00:16:55)
In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere. -
Major talks on changes to ECHR migration rules set to start (2025-12-09 22:18:06)
The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted. -
No 10 denies failing to defend Khan against Trump (2025-12-09 20:46:09)
The US president takes another swipe at Sir Sadiq Khan, describing him as a "disgusting mayor". -
Budget could knock 0.5% off inflation next year, Bank chief says (2025-12-09 18:50:47)
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares. -
Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says (2025-12-09 18:50:47)
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares. -
Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union (2025-12-09 17:18:18)
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union. -
Nigel Farage meets French far-right leader in London (2025-12-09 17:06:15)
National Rally president Jordan Bardella says he believes the Reform UK leader will become the next British PM. -
Ex-Reform council leader quits following social media probe (2025-12-09 17:02:01)
Ian Cooper had already had his Reform UK membership revoked by the party. -
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders (2025-12-09 16:51:05)
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine's war with Russia. -
Labour and Plaid Cymru agree Welsh budget deal (2025-12-09 15:22:46)
Labour and Plaid agree a deal on spending plans, helping avoid a government defeat in January. -
Trump criticises 'weak' European leaders over Ukraine and immigration (2025-12-09 15:08:51)
US president Donald Trump claims European leaders are weak and have failed to control migration. -
Ex-children's boss to lead grooming gang inquiry (2025-12-09 15:04:01)
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said Baroness Longfield had "devoted her life to children's rights". -
Labour and Plaid Cymru reach budget deal, sources say (2025-12-09 14:35:15)
Labour and Plaid agree a deal on spending plans, helping avoid a government defeat in January, BBC told. -
Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch (2025-12-09 14:31:31)
Badenoch claimed Labour had tipped the balance too far against workers and in favour of welfare. -
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says (2025-12-09 12:49:45)
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says. -
Rayner urges MPs not to 'blink or buckle' on employment rights (2025-12-09 10:28:07)
The government U-turned on protection against dismissal from day one last month in a bid to pass the bill. -
Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled (2025-12-09 08:19:36)
The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year. -
Minister 'disgusted' after soldiers injured in Ajax exercise (2025-12-08 22:31:06)
Luke Pollard says three investigations are under way after further problems emerged with the beleaguered armoured vehicle programme. -
Critical moment to ramp up support for Ukraine, European allies say (2025-12-08 20:00:28)
Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of France, Germany and the UK held talks in London to discuss the latest US efforts to end the war in Ukraine. -
Ukraine's European allies press for more security guarantees (2025-12-08 17:55:43)
Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of France, Germany and the UK held talks in London to discuss the latest US efforts to end the war in Ukraine. -
Tories set out plans for judge-led grooming gang inquiry (2025-12-08 14:41:42)
Kemi Badenoch says Labour lacks "the political courage" to deliver its delayed national inquiry. -
Police assess claims Reform overspent on Farage election campaign (2025-12-08 12:55:17)
The party denies breaking electoral law, saying the "inaccurate claims come from a disgruntled former councillor". -
50,000 new apprenticeships promised to tackle youth unemployment (2025-12-08 09:49:29)
Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering. -
50,000 new apprenticeships promised in youth employment push (2025-12-08 09:05:09)
Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering. -
Minister admits sharp rise needed to hit 1.5m housing target (2025-12-08 06:00:04)
Housing Secretary Steve Reed tells the BBC's Build Baby Build ministers are "pulling every lever" to increase building. -
Young people are getting a 'raw deal', and that's good news for the Greens and Reform (2025-12-06 16:05:54)
Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg. -
Charities welcome new law banning puppy smuggling (2025-12-06 09:33:29)
But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas. -
Protests Supporting South Korea's Former President (2025-12-06 09:05:31)
Far-right protesters gathered in Seoul in support of the impeached president -
The Global Story (2025-12-05 10:00:00)
Fifa’s new ‘Peace Prize’ raises questions about politics in the world’s biggest sport -
Henry Zeffman: Less than meets the eye to Starmer's words on Brexit (2025-12-04 10:10:34)
This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say. -
Is Scottish Labour on the brink of Westminster revolt? (2025-12-04 06:11:49)
The prime minister is set to visit Scotland later, but there are murmurings of discontent among his MPs. -
Walescast Senedd debate (2025-12-03 23:15:51)
The debate comes as parties look ahead to next May's Welsh Parliament election. -
Politicians thrash out key issues in live TV debate (2025-12-03 22:20:47)
They clashed over the NHS, the two-child benefit cap and increasing Senedd members. -
The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained (2025-12-03 01:43:29)
The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead. -
Government plans to scrap some jury trials (2025-12-02 17:59:36)
The BBC's Henry Zeffman breaks down government plans to scrap Jury trials in England and Wales, for crimes that carry a likely sentence of less than three years. -
Faisal Islam: OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves (2025-12-02 00:29:54)
Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance -
Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point (2025-12-01 17:56:15)
The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget. -
Feuds, boycotts and the birth of Your Party (2025-12-01 00:39:12)
The path to this weekend's founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party. -
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? (2025-11-29 15:14:47)
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have. -
Chris Mason: Starmer could have scrapped child benefit cap last year - why did he wait? (2025-11-27 16:05:47)
Keir Starmer has always said he wanted to end the benefit cap but the money was not available - until now. -
Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth? (2025-11-27 15:27:37)
Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget. -
Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25 (2025-11-27 12:10:34)
The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically. -
Chris Mason: Reeves chooses to tax big and spend big (2025-11-27 05:52:58)
In a Budget dogged by months of leaks, Labour hopes its big tax and spend plans pay off. -
Budget 2025: Key points at a glance (2025-11-26 19:35:05)
Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget. -
Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax (2025-11-26 18:42:24)
This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable. -
How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay (2025-11-26 17:21:13)
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years. -
Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you (2025-11-26 13:57:21)
The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how. -
'We are still struggling after last year's Budget' (2025-11-26 06:20:22)
People in Thurrock say how Budget 2024 affected them - and their hopes for this year's announcement. -
Rachel Reeves will be hoping this Budget buys her some time (2025-11-25 17:58:16)
Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen. -
Who is Rachel Reeves? (2025-11-25 12:01:11)
It has been a turbulent year for Rachel Reeves, who before winning power had promised to be an "iron" chancellor. -
Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? (2025-11-25 00:00:03)
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth" -
Fear and scepticism as Reeves prepares for her big Budget moment (2025-11-22 12:54:23)
The chancellor faces her toughest challenge yet in a Budget that will define the government's future, writes Laura Kuenssberg. -
Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry (2025-11-20 18:01:47)
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic. -
MP's aide reported suspected China LinkedIn approach (2025-11-19 05:01:13)
Despite the government's efforts to thaw tensions with Beijing, MPs were warned this week of spying threats from China. -
Key takeaways: What are the proposed asylum system reforms? (2025-11-17 18:33:36)
What we know so far about Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed reforms. -
'Head in hands': Ministers fume at No 10's self-inflicted chaos (2025-11-15 13:09:03)
Misshaps of their own making overshadow important things the government has to do, writes Laura Kuenssberg. -
Where does mudslinging over leadership leave Starmer's government? (2025-11-13 08:45:20)
The Prime Minister is "incandescent" at way all of this has played out, writes BBC's political editor. -
The justice system is failing - the buck stops with Lammy (2025-11-05 20:49:59)
Problems in the prisons and the courts are not new but they are growing and the government doesn't have a grip on them.