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Last update: 2025-12-19 06:21:03
BBC News - Politics Headlines
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Farage will not face police inquiry into spending (2025-12-18 18:55:41)
It comes despite a former aide claiming Reform UK overspent on Farage's election campaign. -
UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps (2025-12-18 17:43:14)
A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse. -
'Secret bugging' of SNP MSP unacceptable - Swinney (2025-12-18 17:18:05)
The first minister has responded to reports of a staff member recording an SNP member they worked for. -
Elections face further delays over councils shake-up (2025-12-18 17:12:21)
The prospect of further suspensions to local polls has triggered a blame game between the parties. -
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders hold crunch talks on Russia's frozen assets (2025-12-18 16:46:22)
The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs. -
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets (2025-12-18 16:46:22)
The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs. -
No apology from Welsh secretary over town centre cash row (2025-12-18 16:39:46)
Jo Stevens spoke after a Labour Senedd member said ministers in Cardiff were being "humiliated". -
Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats (2025-12-18 16:00:07)
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK -
Ajax trial paused after soldier falls ill in another vehicle (2025-12-18 14:45:06)
Twenty-three vehicles were already taken out of use after soldiers fell ill from noise and vibration. -
Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call' (2025-12-18 14:13:46)
The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November. -
Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' over inheritance tax, report finds (2025-12-18 13:38:39)
A government-commissioned report into farm profitability says farmers fear what the future might hold. -
Bomb disposal robot destroys Labour MPs' Christmas cards (2025-12-18 13:20:07)
Remnants of Christmas cards intended for Labour MPs and constituency offices were found at the site. -
Welsh ministers 'humiliated' by Starmer government, says Labour MS (2025-12-18 12:48:38)
A Senedd debate heard tensions within Labour between Cardiff and Westminster over how devolution should work. -
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders start crunch talks on Russia's frozen cash (2025-12-18 11:25:49)
The leaders are deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs. -
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders start crunch talks on Russia's frozen assets (2025-12-18 11:25:49)
The leaders are deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs. -
How the court backlog became a huge problem - and why it's so hard to fix (2025-12-18 11:16:47)
The Crown Court backlog is at a record high. BBC Verify takes a look at how we got here. -
79,600 criminal cases are still outstanding in England and Wales. How did we get here? (2025-12-18 11:16:47)
The Crown Court backlog is at a record high. BBC Verify takes a look at how we got here. -
Starmer faces rebellion over plan to cut jury trials (2025-12-18 11:06:27)
Nearly 40 Labour MPs send a letter to Sir Keir Starmer warning the proposal will "limit a fundamental right". -
Boys to be sent on courses to tackle misogyny in schools (2025-12-18 08:47:12)
The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls in England. -
EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine (2025-12-18 08:30:16)
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs. -
The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK (2025-12-18 06:16:48)
Why did the people of Whitburn - and nearby Blackburn - choose Nigel Farage's party over others? -
Group of Labour MPs warns Starmer over jury trial limits (2025-12-18 02:59:20)
Almost 40 send a letter to Sir Keir Starmer voicing concerns that the proposal will "limit a fundamental right". -
King's Speech set for week after crunch elections (2025-12-18 02:14:45)
Sir Keir Starmer is set to unveil the agenda for the next phase of his government in the aftermath of May's elections. -
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates (2025-12-18 00:00:24)
Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing. -
Watch: The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK (2025-12-17 22:57:23)
Reform won a surprise victory in a council by-election in West Lothian - their first win in Scotland. -
Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys (2025-12-17 22:30:08)
The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday. -
Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say (2025-12-17 22:00:05)
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence "must be the first priority of any government". -
Streeting rejects calls to stop puberty blocker trial (2025-12-17 18:43:32)
The health secretary tells MPs he is "uncomfortable" about the use of the drugs but he was following expert advice. -
Labour lifts council tax cap in six southern areas (2025-12-17 18:38:33)
The councils are among those expected to lose out under a move to shift funding to more deprived areas. -
Welsh secretary labelled 'dinosaur' for only communicating in English (2025-12-17 16:30:06)
A Plaid Cymru politician says Jo Stevens showed an "incredible lack of respect" for the Welsh language. -
Permanent border facility approved for Kent (2025-12-17 16:13:21)
The site at Sevington is used to carry out checks on goods going in and out of the UK. -
MP protests in support of hunger strike prisoner (2025-12-17 15:13:38)
MP Zarah Sultana is demanding urgent medical care for a remand prisoner at Surrey's HMP Bronzefield. -
Ex-Labour mayor joins Green Party (2025-12-17 13:54:31)
The ex-North of Tyne Mayor describes politics as "a mess", but Labour calls him as a "liability". -
Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court (2025-12-17 12:56:14)
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians -
Starmer calls doctors' strike 'dangerous' as five-day walkout begins (2025-12-17 12:40:29)
The doctors' union, the British Medical Association, said it was time the government came up with "a genuinely long-term plan" on pay and jobs. -
Ex-Labour mayor Jamie Driscoll joins Green Party (2025-12-17 11:43:47)
The former North of Tyne Mayor describes Britain as "a mess". -
Left-wing candidate beats Starmer ally to lead UK's biggest union (2025-12-17 11:13:28)
Andrea Egan, who was expelled from Labour three years ago, replaces Unison's current general secretary Christina McAnea. -
Lower clothing and food prices help inflation fall by more than expected (2025-12-17 10:34:44)
The 3.2% November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October. -
UK will rejoin Erasmus student scheme in 2027 (2025-12-17 09:30:45)
The UK left in December 2020 as part of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU negotiated by Boris Johnson. -
New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth (2025-12-17 07:36:35)
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant. -
Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands (2025-12-16 21:05:54)
The UK ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU. -
Government addicted to making announcements, says PM's enforcer (2025-12-16 21:03:40)
The government is not doing enough to deliver on the public's priorities, Darren Jones tells MPs. -
Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI (2025-12-16 19:37:20)
Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London. -
Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle (2025-12-16 18:27:02)
Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was "delighted" the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords. -
Former Oxfam boss to sue charity over dismissal (2025-12-16 17:02:52)
Halima Begum's solicitors say she was "forced to resign" due to the charity's conduct towards her. -
Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live (2025-12-16 16:26:18)
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people". -
Foreign interference in UK politics to be investigated after jailing of ex-Welsh Reform leader (2025-12-16 15:04:16)
Communities Secretary Steve Reed says the country "must learn the lessons" from a recent court case. -
Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing (2025-12-16 14:53:33)
Critics say government changes to a flagship biodiversity policy could stall nature recovery. -
Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims (2025-12-16 14:24:52)
Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout -
Streeting condemns Labour donor's Bondi attack remarks (2025-12-16 13:43:17)
Businessman Dale Vince has faced a backlash for saying Israel's PM "wants antisemitism to be a thing". -
Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall (2025-12-16 12:52:49)
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people" -
Government considers advertising or subscription model for BBC (2025-12-16 12:52:43)
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC. -
Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1% (2025-12-16 12:21:34)
UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation. -
Plans to fix NHS dental care and save some patients hundreds of pounds (2025-12-16 11:19:42)
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225. -
Dentists to prioritise urgent care and save some patients more than £200 under plans (2025-12-16 11:19:42)
New incentives for dentists to offer longer-term packages of treatments for major issues such as gum disease. -
BBC says it will defend Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama speech edit (2025-12-16 11:08:41)
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida. -
UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1% (2025-12-16 10:59:35)
Unemployment rises again as job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation -
Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal (2025-12-16 10:38:00)
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries. -
Asylum hotel firm hands back almost £14m in profits amid anger over service (2025-12-16 09:41:52)
Mears, which provides services in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the north of England, made more profit than its contracts allow. -
Debate on BBC's future kick-started by government consultation (2025-12-16 09:30:50)
It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC. -
UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.1% (2025-12-16 08:26:00)
Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market" -
I'm part of Labour's new generation, Welsh FM says (2025-12-16 08:00:47)
Eluned Morgan says a "new team" will set a "very different agenda" for Labour in Wales. -
Scotland's justice secretary to face no confidence vote in grooming gangs row (2025-12-16 06:29:05)
Opposition parties have accused Angela Constance of misrepresenting the position of a leading expert on grooming gangs. -
UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology (2025-12-16 00:04:18)
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals. -
Whole-of-society effort needed to deter Russia threat, armed forces chief says (2025-12-15 23:22:51)
Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what "sacrifice for our nation means" as the threat from Russia worsens. -
We need more people ready to fight, military chief says (2025-12-15 23:22:51)
Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what "sacrifice for our nation means" as the threat from Russia worsens. -
UK and South Korea strike trade deal (2025-12-15 22:31:15)
UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit. -
Five councillors leave Labour for Greens (2025-12-15 18:10:45)
The Greens now have representation on Brent Council, but Labour still retain political control. -
MI6 chief: 'We are operating in space between peace and war' (2025-12-15 17:58:30)
Blaise Metreweli's first speech heading the agency focused on the multi-faceted threat posed by Russia. -
I will get to the bottom of these leaks, says Starmer (2025-12-15 17:35:43)
The PM has faced a succession of embarrassing leaks about the Budget and his leadership in recent weeks. -
Scottish government drops plans to reduce national speed limit (2025-12-15 17:32:00)
Plans to reduce the national speed limit on single carriageways from 60mph to 50mph were unpopular. -
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change? (2025-12-15 17:31:34)
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on? -
Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says (2025-12-15 17:06:00)
The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic. -
Ministers finalising definition of anti-Muslim hatred (2025-12-15 16:05:07)
The draft definition does not include the term Islamophobia, after concerns were raised over freedom of speech. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
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. -
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.