Politics News @ NewsRoster.com

BBC News - Politics - Source Information

BBC News - Politics Headlines

• Waspi women refused payouts - but what other compensation bills are looming? (2024-12-21 01:21:21)
  Billions have been earmarked for victims of the Post Office and infected blood scandals.
• Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approvals to end (2024-12-21 01:19:04)
  Planned legal changes will see three neonicotinoid pesticides completely banned from any future use.
• Trump campaign adviser calls incoming UK ambassador to US a 'moron' (2024-12-20 18:36:38)
  Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour".
• Ex-first minister Carwyn Jones to get peerage (2024-12-20 17:54:15)
  Mr Jones, first minister from 2009-18, left after the death of Carl Sargeant.
• Peter Mandelson 'honoured' to be appointed US ambassador (2024-12-20 16:52:31)
  The former cabinet minister says he will help the government land "big opportunities" with the US government.
• Sue Gray among 30 newly appointed Labour peers (2024-12-20 16:29:18)
  Sue Gray will join the Houe of Lords two months after she left her role as the PM's chief of staff.
• Labour appoints 30 new peers including Sue Gray (2024-12-20 15:20:00)
  Sue Gray will join the Houe of Lords two months after she left her role as the PM's chief of staff.
• Call for extension to winter fuel payment deadline (2024-12-20 14:23:14)
  The Lib Dems warn tens of thousands of pensioners risk missing Saturday's deadline to get help with energy costs.
• Peter Mandelson: How the Prince of Darkness became his excellency (2024-12-20 13:47:35)
  Lord Mandelson - set to be the UK's ambassador to the US - revels in his image as a behind-the-scenes fixer.
• Rejected data centre gets approval after appeal (2024-12-20 12:22:40)
  A decision by Buckinghamshire Council is overturned by the housing secretary.
• Government borrowing at three-year low for November (2024-12-20 10:46:27)
  Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.
• Labour veteran Peter Mandelson to be UK ambassador to US (2024-12-20 09:03:16)
  The former cabinet minister will take on the vital role of building relations with the Trump administration.
• Government borrowing lower than expected in November (2024-12-20 08:36:42)
  Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.
• Has Swinney got the SNP 'back on the front foot'? (2024-12-20 06:18:53)
  From fears of an election wipeout to bouncing back with the budget, John Swinney reflects on a chaotic 2024.
• Roadmap to fix England's potholes revealed (2024-12-20 02:35:31)
  Local authorities across England will be given a share of £1.6bn to fix potholes and maintain roads.
• Get on with fixing potholes, PM tells councils (2024-12-20 02:35:31)
  Local authorities across England will be given a share of £1.6bn to fix potholes and maintain roads.
• Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US (2024-12-19 20:21:15)
  The former minister and life peer will replace Dame Karen Pierce in early 2025.
• Who is City minister Tulip Siddiq? (2024-12-19 18:23:46)
  The Labour MP has been named in a Bangladeshi corruption inquiry into her aunt, the country's former prime minister.
• I wouldn't change first months as PM, says Starmer (2024-12-19 18:12:25)
  The prime minister defended a string of controversial policy decisions since Labour took power.
• Unionist parties to pull Stormont Brake for first time (2024-12-19 18:02:00)
  The brake is part of NI's Brexit deal and gives Stormont power to object to changes to EU rules that apply in NI.
• DUP to attempt to use Brexit's Stormont Brake for first time (2024-12-19 16:44:00)
  It wants to stop new EU rules on packaging and labelling of chemicals from applying in Northern Ireland.
• Economic benefits will take some time, says Starmer (2024-12-19 16:10:38)
  The prime minister asked MPs for patience when it comes to raising the UK's economic growth rates.
• Man admits threatening to kill MP (2024-12-19 15:00:33)
  Benjamin Clarke pleads guilty to making threats to kill Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth.
• Hospices in England to receive £100m funding boost (2024-12-19 11:41:33)
  Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures.
• Hospices in England to receive £100m funding (2024-12-19 10:49:38)
  Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures.
• Minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe (2024-12-19 10:20:01)
  Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn.
• Harland & Wolff saved by deal with Spanish firm (2024-12-19 09:11:15)
  Spain's state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic.
• Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year (2024-12-19 09:00:41)
  The higher than proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.
• UK considers sending troops to train Ukrainians (2024-12-19 04:30:52)
  Defence Secretary John Healey visits Kyiv to discuss plans to provide more support to Ukraine.
• Chris Mason: Starmer stung by Waspi women but it's least of his worries (2024-12-18 19:24:12)
  Women affected by state pension changes believed Labour was on their side, feeding cynicism about politics.
• English councils to get £700m top-up next year (2024-12-18 17:35:33)
  Labour says the boost will help repair council finances, but a row looms over future funding changes.
• Taxpayers can't fund payouts for Waspi women, Starmer says (2024-12-18 16:57:39)
  Waspi campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after the government rejects compensation.
• Chagos deal remains on track, says UK minister (2024-12-18 15:54:02)
  The Conservatives say it compromises UK security, while Nigel Farage says it has caused "deep disquiet" in Donald Trump's team.
• Taxpayers can't afford Waspi compensation, says PM (2024-12-18 15:06:05)
  Campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after government rejects compensation.
• Veterans get social housing priority in rule change (2024-12-18 13:08:27)
  Councils will now have to put veterans at the top of the list for social housing and waive rules requiring a local connection.
• Why are prices rising in the UK? (2024-12-18 09:14:00)
  The rate at which prices are rising remains higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.
• MP calls for criminal record checks for parliamentarians (2024-12-18 07:47:47)
  Labour's Jo White says MPs are given access to vulnerable people in their work, and calls for DBS checks.
• Why has our station waited 18 years for lifts? (2024-12-18 06:27:40)
  Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson shares the "frustration" of other wheelchair users.
• Minister tested Ask for Angela scheme undercover (2024-12-18 01:38:35)
  The Labour MP says she conducted her own undercover tests before she became "too well known".
• Chris Mason: The challenge of disruptors with deep pockets (2024-12-18 01:30:49)
  Nigel Farage tells the BBC he is in "open negotiations" with the US billionaire but no figure has been agreed on.
• Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by Christmas (2024-12-18 00:28:03)
  Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims.
• Starmer set to nominate Sue Gray for peerage (2024-12-17 21:52:17)
  The PM's former chief of staff is expected to be among a raft of new peers announced on Thursday.
• Musk in talks over Reform UK donation, says Farage (2024-12-17 18:01:56)
  The Reform UK leader tells the BBC his party is "in negotiations" over a donation with the US tycoon.
• New Mauritian PM sends fresh Chagos proposals to UK (2024-12-17 17:33:01)
  Navin Ramgoolam says the original agreement did not benefit his nation enough.
• Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk at Trump's retreat (2024-12-17 17:07:29)
  Reform UK says its leader met the US billionaire for an hour on Monday, alongside its new treasurer.
• UK in fresh talks with Mauritius over Chagos Islands deal (2024-12-17 17:05:15)
  The new Mauritian PM says the original agreement did not benefit his nation enough.
• Fury as women hit by pension age rise denied payouts (2024-12-17 13:54:18)
  Campaigners say they were not properly informed of a pension age rise to bring them in line with men.
• Council tax to rise to fund up to £330m for police (2024-12-17 13:18:05)
  The Home Office says funding for forces in England and Wales will rise by 3.5% in 2025-26.
• Spy allegations pose dilemma for UK's China policy (2024-12-17 12:52:01)
  Calls for China to be designated a threat to national security come as the UK tries to improve relations.
• MI5 alert on alleged China agent upheld by judges (2024-12-17 11:59:46)
  The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) said the security service had acted within the law when it named Christine Lee as a threat to national security.
• Landmark bill seeks to keep children safe, says Phillipson (2024-12-17 11:26:10)
  The bill will be introduced on the day Sara Sharif's father and step-mother are sentenced for her murder.
• Pay growth surprise after first rise in over a year (2024-12-17 10:56:56)
  Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show.
• Humza Yousaf to step down as MSP at next election (2024-12-17 09:26:05)
  The former SNP leader says it will be the "right time" to leave the Scottish Parliament.
• Plan to register children not in school takes shape (2024-12-17 02:18:59)
  The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill is expected to come into force in 2025.
• Government has broken the law on sewage - watchdog (2024-12-17 00:44:12)
  The OEP has ruled that it allowed excessive sewage into England's rivers and seas.
• Government has broken the law on sewage, says watchdog (2024-12-17 00:44:12)
  The OEP has ruled that it allowed excessive sewage into England's rivers and seas.
• Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew named as Yang Tengbo (2024-12-16 18:18:01)
  The businessman said the description of him as a spy was "entirely untrue".
• Rayner promises mayor for every region of England (2024-12-16 16:14:27)
  The deputy prime minister says giving local leaders more powers will help drive economic growth.
• England council shake-up: five ways it could affect you (2024-12-16 15:56:14)
  What difference could the biggest shake up of local government in 50 years make to your area?
• Sturgeon knows 'nothing more' about police probe (2024-12-16 13:23:43)
  The former first minister remains under investigation as part of an inquiry into SNP finances.
• Civil servants must work differently, says new boss (2024-12-16 12:30:38)
  The cabinet secretary backs Sir Keir Starmer's call for a "rewiring" of the way government operates.
• Woman sentenced for hurling milkshake at Farage (2024-12-16 11:17:19)
  The Reform UK party leader was drenched in liquid when he started his constituency campaign in June.
• China spy efforts happening in plain view, says ex-Tory leader (2024-12-16 10:57:14)
  Sir Iain says there are "many more involved in exactly this kind of espionage" in the UK.
• Councils to be merged in major local government shake-up (2024-12-16 01:57:08)
  Ministers plan to combine smaller councils across England, prompting warnings of "turmoil" over mergers.
• UK in diplomatic contact with Syrian rebels, says Lammy (2024-12-15 18:10:24)
  The foreign secretary's remarks come as the government announced £50m of humanitarian aid for Syrians.
• UK in 'diplomatic contact' with Syrian rebels, says Lammy (2024-12-15 17:00:15)
  The foreign secretary's remarks come as the government announced £50m of humanitarian aid for Syria.
• UK joins Asia's trade club - but what is CPTPP? (2024-12-15 10:46:36)
  It may look like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.
• Cooper won't set timetable to cut 'dangerous' boat crossings (2024-12-15 05:24:55)
  The UK home secretary's remarks come after 13,500 people with failed asylum claims were returned to their home country since July.
• Court delays unacceptable for victims and defendants, says ex-judge (2024-12-14 11:48:36)
  Sir Brian Leveson told the BBC radical steps would need to be taken to tackle the growing "crisis".
• 'No nice or easy way of doing it': Labour's small boats dilemma (2024-12-14 11:47:39)
  The PM and his colleagues agree the illegal people smuggling trade in Britain must end - but there's huge disagreement over what should be done.
• UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Labour's 1.5m homes (2024-12-14 04:11:50)
  Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.
• UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Rayner's 1.5m homes (2024-12-14 01:30:53)
  Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.
• UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Starmer's 1.5m homes (2024-12-14 00:04:02)
  Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.
• Where does the government want 1.5 million new homes? (2024-12-12 15:44:57)
  The government wants 370,000 new homes built in England each year to tackle a housing shortage.
• Who are the MPs who will scrutinise the assisted dying bill? (2024-12-11 18:06:50)
  The bill's committee is made up of 14 supporters, nine opponents and senior voices from both sides of the debate.
• Farage recruits tycoon Nick Candy as Reform UK treasurer (2024-12-10 20:02:50)
  Billionaire former Tory donor is aiming to raise big money to help put Nigel Farage in No 10.
• Chris Mason: Assad's fall leaves UK with political dilemma (2024-12-09 22:34:44)
  The overthrow of the Assad regime leaves the UK needing to make some difficult decisions.
• Starmer and Dominic Cummings now agree on one thing - the civil service is a problem (2024-12-06 12:04:53)
  The government’s aims are bold, but they want to galvanise the civil servants who implement the government’s agenda.
• Six takeaways from Keir Starmer's 'plan for change' (2024-12-05 14:45:57)
  The prime minister has set out what he wants his government to be judged by at the next election.
• Will Keir Starmer be able to meet his new pledges? (2024-12-05 13:39:34)
  Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government's progress on its key missions.
• Who is new Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald? (2024-12-02 17:49:15)
  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says his new pick will be able to re-wire the British state.
• What is assisted dying and how could the law change? (2024-11-29 17:06:52)
  A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.
• Assisted dying bill: How did my MP vote? (2024-11-29 16:16:11)
  Check whether your MP voted for or against taking the assisted dying bill to the next stage.
• Chris Mason: Momentous day in Parliament, whatever happens next (2024-11-29 16:09:38)
  By voting for assisted dying MPs have taken a step towards a colossal social change in England and Wales.
• What happens next to the bill on assisted dying? (2024-11-29 15:28:31)
  MPs have backed a change in the law, but the measure still faces many hurdles before coming into force.
• Who's in Keir Starmer's cabinet? (2024-11-29 13:35:52)
  An in-depth look at which Labour MPs are currently serving in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet.
• Net migration numbers are down - how have the rules changed? (2024-11-28 13:17:02)
  Fewer people came to the UK in the year to June 2024 compared to the previous year, figures show.
• John Prescott: Political bruiser who played vital role in Labour comeback (2024-11-21 06:42:05)
  As deputy prime minister for 10 years, he was part of the team that won three successive elections.
• What is COP29 and how will Trump’s election affect the climate talks? (2024-11-15 10:00:25)
  World leaders, scientists and activists are attending the UN's annual climate talks in Azerbaijan.
• What's so wrong with Right To Buy? (2024-11-10 07:43:38)
  The Labour government is expected to make major changes to the Right To Buy scheme launched in the 1980s.
• Kemi Badenoch: Who is new Tory leader and what does she stand for? (2024-11-02 15:27:36)
  Kemi Badenoch is a political trailblazer with a combative style and a mission to renew her party.
• What is NI and how much do workers and employers pay? (2024-10-30 13:25:40)
  The government has announced an increase in the amount of National Insurance (NI) paid by employers.

News by day

• Saturday 2024-12-21
• Friday 2024-12-20
• Thursday 2024-12-19
• Wednesday 2024-12-18
• Tuesday 2024-12-17
• Monday 2024-12-16
• Sunday 2024-12-15
• Saturday 2024-12-14
• Thursday 2024-12-12
• Wednesday 2024-12-11
• Tuesday 2024-12-10
• Monday 2024-12-09
• Friday 2024-12-06
• Thursday 2024-12-05
• Monday 2024-12-02
• Friday 2024-11-29
• Thursday 2024-11-28
• Thursday 2024-11-21
• Friday 2024-11-15
• Sunday 2024-11-10
• Saturday 2024-11-02
• Wednesday 2024-10-30

News Sources

• BBC News - Politics

NewsRoster.com

• NewsRoster.com Politics News
• NewsRoster.com Economy News
• NewsRoster.com Sports News
• NewsRoster.com Business News
• NewsRoster.com Culture News
• NewsRoster.com ICT News
• NewsRoster.com Computers News
• NewsRoster.com Travel News
• NewsRoster.com Shopping news
• NewsRoster.com Health News