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Last update: 2025-06-01 02:21:02
Number of headlines in database: 68
Last update: 2025-06-01 02:21:02
BBC News - Politics Headlines
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UK to spend £1.5bn on six new weapons factories (2025-05-31 23:56:19)
The defence ministry said the factories would support up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons. -
Tough choices on public spending unavoidable, says IFS (2025-05-31 23:16:03)
With the NHS and defence getting more funding, cuts to other areas are inevitable, the influential think tank says. -
Healey sees defence spend rise to 3% of GDP by 2034 (2025-05-31 01:03:00)
But a source says the defence secretary is voicing an opinion, not announcing a new commitment. -
Healey expects UK to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2034 (2025-05-31 01:03:00)
But a source says the defence secretary is voicing an opinion, not announcing a new commitment. -
Rugby league anger at no knighthoods in 130 years (2025-05-31 00:11:06)
The Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle joins protests at the lack of knighthoods for rugby league players. -
Minister regrets 'clumsy' reference to Nazi Germany (2025-05-30 15:09:19)
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Lord Hermer of "calling people who disagree with him Nazis". -
Millionaires shouldn't get winter fuel cash, minister says (2025-05-30 11:39:43)
Darren Jones says the pension top-up should only be "targeted to those that need it the most". -
Reform UK to accept Bitcoin donations, says Farage (2025-05-30 04:50:24)
The party would be the UK's first to accept the cryptocurrency as regulation discussion continues. -
Badenoch attacks Starmer and Farage over welfare (2025-05-30 02:23:56)
The Tory leader says the PM and Reform UK are in a "race to the bottom" to scrap the child benefit cap. -
MSPs back tobacco ban plan for 'smoke free generation' (2025-05-29 20:10:34)
MSPs back UK legislation which means it will be illegal for anyone currently aged 15 or under to ever buy cigarettes. -
Fare dodgers chipping away at society, Jenrick says (2025-05-29 15:22:10)
The shadow justice secretary filmed himself confronting fare dodgers on the London Underground. -
Simon Jack: What does Trump tariff ruling mean for the US-UK deal? (2025-05-29 13:04:54)
The news raises questions, but the impact on UK-US trade could be minimal -
Drinking water shortage in decade without new reservoirs, minister says (2025-05-29 12:12:29)
Changes to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting. -
Farage would crash economy like Truss, says Starmer (2025-05-29 11:56:10)
The prime minister's comments suggest he sees Reform UK as his principal political adversary. -
Police drop rape case against ex-MP Crispin Blunt (2025-05-29 11:06:58)
Surrey Police say there is "insufficient evidence to proceed" and no further action will be taken. -
Social housing complaints soar as watchdog warns of 'simmering anger' (2025-05-29 10:02:15)
Fire safety, asbestos and mould are among the issues being raised by tenants, according to a new report. -
UK turns to AI and drones for new battlefield strategy (2025-05-29 08:14:30)
The strategic defence review, announced by the government last July, will be published on Monday. -
Starmer to liken Farage to Truss in policy attack (2025-05-29 02:33:52)
The PM's comments suggest the prime minister sees Farage as his principal political adversary. -
Government fast-tracks two new reservoirs to shore up water supply (2025-05-29 01:49:43)
Changes to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting. -
Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions (2025-05-28 23:11:12)
The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed. -
Kemi Badenoch's missteps are a 'total disaster' for Conservatives, say insiders (2025-05-28 23:07:32)
The party is at a 'hugely important crossroads'. But is Badenoch helping or, as some suggest, adding to the challenge - and what does it mean for her future as Tory leader? -
The Conservative Party faces problems - is its leader one of them? (2025-05-28 23:07:32)
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has made missteps that are a ‘total disaster’ for the party, claim insiders -
Reeves outlines plan for £25bn pension 'megafunds' (2025-05-28 23:03:20)
The government says its overhaul of retirement savings will boost growth and pension pots. -
More than £1bn earmarked for battlefield tech (2025-05-28 23:01:07)
The strategic defence review, announced by the government last July, will be published on Monday. -
First minister calls for end to two-child benefit cap (2025-05-28 15:53:30)
Eluned Morgan says she's "very worried" about child poverty and the "damaging" benefit cap. -
Senior police raise concern over early prisoner release plans (2025-05-28 06:04:19)
Senior officers sent a letter to the Ministry of Justice before the announcement on sentencing changes last week. -
Mayor backs report's call for cannabis law reform (2025-05-28 05:30:33)
The London Drugs Commission is calling for possession of cannabis for personal use to be decriminalised. -
Met chief warns anti-crime pledges need funding (2025-05-28 01:30:37)
In what amounts to a direct plea to the chancellor, Sir Mark Rowley says the police are "overstretched". -
Environmental rules reviewed for small housebuilders (2025-05-27 21:30:39)
Ministers are considering how costs can be reduced for small firms to help them build more homes. -
Hundreds of lawyers call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war (2025-05-27 17:22:57)
Their letter warns of genocide in Gaza, and calls on the UK to take concrete actions to meet its international legal obligations. -
We would scrap two-child benefit cap to make it easier to have children, says Farage (2025-05-27 13:17:12)
Reform leader backs lifting the two-child benefit cap and introducing more generous tax breaks for married people. -
Farage defends Reform advert after racism claims (2025-05-27 12:45:40)
A video posted by the party on social media has sparked complaints from Scottish Labour and the SNP. -
We want to make it easier to have children - Farage (2025-05-27 12:17:41)
The Reform UK leader says his party will back lifting the two-child benefit cap and introduce more generous tax breaks for married people. -
IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending (2025-05-27 11:48:19)
In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast. -
Farage defends Reform's 'racist' Sarwar advert (2025-05-27 11:42:54)
A video posted by the party on social media has sparked complaints from Scottish Labour and the SNP. -
Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap (2025-05-27 09:48:20)
The education secretary says the policy pushes people into poverty but warns scrapping it would be costly. -
Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity (2025-05-27 05:07:08)
Charity launches legal challenge as it says problem of over-capacity sewage works near new homes is "rife". -
Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in jail (2025-05-27 02:05:00)
'The Roaring Lion' - one of the 20th century's most iconic images - was stolen from a hotel in Ottawa. -
Streeting urges doctors to vote no in strike ballot (2025-05-27 00:08:47)
Resident doctors unhappy with 5.4% pay rise with union warning strikes in England could return. -
Apprenticeship shake-up to shift focus to under-21s (2025-05-26 23:50:51)
The government will no longer fund some courses for older learners in order to boost entry level training places. -
Higher-level apprenticeship funding to be scrapped as focus shifts to under-22s (2025-05-26 23:50:51)
The government will no longer fund some courses for older learners in order to boost entry level training places. -
Swinney accuses Reform of racism over Sarwar advert (2025-05-26 16:39:45)
The first minister has urged Facebook's parent company Meta to remove the "unacceptable" video. -
Russia denies involvement in fires at homes linked to Starmer (2025-05-26 11:57:30)
A Kremlin spokesman says reports that MI5 are probing a potential link are "ludicrous". -
Call for freeze on Syrian asylum claims to end as thousands still in limbo (2025-05-25 23:41:13)
The UK paused processing of Syrian claims five months ago, following the fall of President Assad. -
Renationalised railways not on track for cheaper fares (2025-05-25 14:32:59)
Transport Secretary says she will "strain every sinew" so customers get value for money as SWR brought back into public hands. -
Rayner refuses to confirm if two-child benefit cap will be abolished (2025-05-25 10:45:53)
It follows reports that Sir Keir Starmer had informed his cabinet of his intention to abolish the limit. -
France impounds UK vessel accused of illegal fishing (2025-05-25 03:23:58)
The British ship is diverted to the port of Boulogne after being stopped by a French patrol boat. -
How one woman's racist tweet sparked a free speech row (2025-05-25 01:39:35)
Lucy Connolly lost her appeal against her race-hate jail sentence, but is free speech under threat? -
South Western first rail firm renationalised by Labour (2025-05-25 00:59:04)
The first service under new public ownership will be partially operated by a rail replacement bus. -
Farage commits to reinstating winter fuel payment (2025-05-25 00:42:06)
Reform UK also plans to scrap the two-child benefit policy, as part of plans to outflank the government. -
New rules may take unfinished housing sites off developers (2025-05-24 21:30:45)
The plans form part of a drive to boost housebuilding in England to 1.5 million new homes by 2029. -
Boris and Carrie Johnson announce birth of fourth child (2025-05-24 16:05:19)
The former PM's wife says the family is "totally smitten" by their daughter, Poppy. -
'It's going to be ugly': Westminster braces for Spending Review (2025-05-24 13:00:48)
As the chancellor prepares to set government budgets for future years, who are likely winners and losers? -
There is an alternative, Labour MPs tell Reeves (2025-05-24 11:14:01)
Some MPs are calling on the chancellor to raise taxes on the wealthy instead of cutting welfare. -
Reform UK prepares for real power on a council it now dominates (2025-05-24 02:58:11)
Lancashire's new councillors start their jobs, after the party's big wins in this month's local elections. -
'I've applied for hundreds of jobs': One in eight youths not in work or education (2025-05-23 13:00:31)
New data suggests there were more than 920,000 young people not in work, education or training at the start of 2025. -
Why did the government sign the Chagos deal now? (2025-05-22 20:41:54)
A deal to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands and lease back a key military base has been months in the making. -
Is the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum? (2025-05-22 16:48:12)
BBC Verify examines key areas which the government has promised to make improvements -
Numbers are down - but Starmer will still struggle to win on immigration (2025-05-22 02:01:40)
New figures show a fall in net migration. But still, Labour will struggle to soothe public concern, writes our senior correspondent Allan Little. -
Henry Zeffman: Winter fuel U-turn seeks to calm Labour nerves (2025-05-21 12:13:47)
Grumblings from MPs were exacerbated by local election results, as campaigners reported unhappiness from voters. -
Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel (2025-05-20 20:03:27)
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams. -
Chris Mason: EU deal a reminder of an uneasy relationship (2025-05-20 01:44:18)
Our political editor reflects on the UK's deal with the EU to smoothen frictions in trade. -
Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement? (2025-05-19 17:55:32)
A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London. -
Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written (2025-05-19 16:46:20)
The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called 'reset' of the relationship is just the beginning. -
The new UK-EU deal at a glance (2025-05-19 14:31:45)
A new agreement setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence has been reached. -
Faisal Islam: The UK's surprisingly strong growth may not be temporary (2025-05-15 15:16:21)
These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world. -
In pictures: 25 years of London's mayors in action (2025-05-10 06:42:54)
The first mayor of London was elected in May 2000 - we mark 25 years with these memorable images. -
What is in the UK-US tariff deal? (2025-05-09 14:12:56)
The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs - here's what you need to know.