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• Tories call for investigation into Rayner's tax affairs (2025-08-29 19:22:59)
  The deputy prime minister's spokesperson says she paid the relevant tax when buying her Hove flat.
• Asylum seekers to stay at Epping hotel after government wins appeal (2025-08-29 18:13:51)
  The Home Office and owner of The Bell Hotel in Essex win their legal battle at the Court of Appeal.
• Reform council accused of diversity course U-turn (2025-08-29 16:15:19)
  A Tory councillor says Reform "cannot be trusted to stand by their own words".
• Asylum hotel ruling won't feel like much of a victory at Home Office (2025-08-29 15:58:42)
  The government avoids having its asylum policy thrown into chaos but the court ruling is a gift for its opponents.
• Asylum seekers to remain at hotel after appeal win (2025-08-29 15:46:35)
  The Home Office and owner of The Bell Hotel in Essex win their legal battle at the Court of Appeal.
• MSP denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilet (2025-08-29 12:40:56)
  South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth was earlier suspended by Labour over charges of possessing indecent child images.
• Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits (2025-08-29 12:20:14)
  A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.
• UK blocks Israeli government delegation from arms trade fair (2025-08-29 11:30:26)
  The UK says it is due to the Israeli escalation of the Gaza war but Israel called it discrimination.
• Greer and Mackay elected as Scottish Greens co-leaders (2025-08-29 10:18:33)
  The contest follows Patrick Harvie's decision to stand down as co-leader after 17 years in the role.
• MSP accused of hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilet (2025-08-29 09:52:05)
  The South Scotland MSP was earlier suspended by Labour over charges of possessing indecent child images.
• Home Office set to pull 'balloon-craft' job at asylum seeker centre (2025-08-29 08:10:11)
  Home Office minister Seema Malhotra has called on the contractor to remove the jobs at the immigration removal centre.
• Home Office set to pull 'balloon-craft' job at migrant detention centre (2025-08-29 08:10:11)
  Home Office minister Seema Malhotra has called on the contractor to remove the jobs at the immigration removal centre.
• MSP locked out of parliament after secret toilet camera claims (2025-08-29 07:23:24)
  South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth is understood to have been charged by the police over the allegations.
• Ministers didn't do cost review of council mergers (2025-08-29 07:15:29)
  The government relied on a report by a lobbyist group that now says reorganisation could make no savings.
• Tories win Broxtowe by-election by five votes (2025-08-29 05:58:16)
  Judy Couch won the Nuthall East and Strelley seat with 405 votes.
• Scottish Green Party to announce new co-leaders (2025-08-29 05:43:09)
  The party will elect two co-leaders to lead the party after Patrick Harvie stood down.
• MP urges government to regulate funeral industry (2025-08-29 05:28:18)
  MP Mark Sewards is calling on the government to impose regulations on the funeral industry.
• MP says team will help Lotus workers find new jobs (2025-08-29 05:23:56)
  MP Ben Goldsborough admits the announcement is a "punch in the stomach" for staff.
• Welsh greyhound racing ban by 2030 under plans (2025-08-28 15:31:03)
  New draft Welsh law says practice could be banned between 2027 and 2030 should Senedd agree.
• Reform UK-led councils warn against flags on posts (2025-08-28 14:11:59)
  The councils in Northamptonshire say it is dangerous and illegal to tie flags to lamp posts.
• UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran (2025-08-28 14:04:37)
  The three powers trigger a snapback process, which could restore sanctions in 30 days, amid ongoing concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.
• Epping hotel order could spark protests, court told (2025-08-28 13:19:55)
  Lawyers for The Bell Hotel owners are challenging the decision for a temporary injunction at court.
• UK summons Russian ambassador over Ukraine strikes (2025-08-28 12:02:24)
  The attacks have killed at least 15 people including four children, according to Ukrainian emergency officials.
• Epping hotel case could set precedent, court told (2025-08-28 11:56:38)
  Lawyers for The Bell Hotel owners are challenging the decision for a temporary injunction at court.
• Reform council boss bans local newspaper's reporters (2025-08-28 10:46:01)
  The Nottingham Post describes the ban as "concerning" and "unprecedented".
• Changes proposed to Wales holiday let tax rules (2025-08-28 10:07:06)
  Mark Drakeford says he has "listened" and is proposing "small changes" to the controversial rules.
• Will Reform raise political 'spice' levels to vindaloo? (2025-08-28 09:42:34)
  Graham Simpson talks to Scotcast about becoming a Reform MSP and quitting the Scottish Conservatives.
• The Inquiry (2025-08-28 07:30:00)
  Sanseito, the party led by Kamiya Sohei with a 'Japanese first' agenda, is gaining ground
• Starmer to replace third top aide in less than a year (2025-08-28 05:31:50)
  Nin Pandit runs the PM's team in Downing Street and has only been in the role for ten months.
• Does Reform pose an existential threat to the Scottish Conservatives? (2025-08-28 05:24:36)
  As a Tory MSP defects, is Reform UK set to replace them on the right of Scottish politics?
• Newly-married MPs celebrate 'beautiful' wedding (2025-08-28 05:00:20)
  The couple married in August in a wedding they say celebrated their "two different heritages".
• Newly married MPs celebrate 'beautiful' wedding (2025-08-28 05:00:20)
  The couple married in August in a wedding they say celebrated their "two different heritages".
• Blair joins White House meeting with Trump on post-war Gaza (2025-08-27 23:45:42)
  The talks come as Israel prepares to seize Gaza City as a step towards full control of the territory.
• MoD staff warned not to share hidden data before Afghan leak (2025-08-27 23:00:11)
  Last month it emerged that the details of almost 19,000 people who had applied to move to the UK were leaked.
• Home Office set to halve time asylum seekers spend in hotels (2025-08-27 20:20:04)
  The time given to people granted asylum to move from hotels to their own accommodation will be cut from 56 to 28 days.
• Ed Davey to boycott Trump state banquet over Gaza (2025-08-27 16:29:51)
  The Lib Dem leader says he wants to send the president a message that he has the power to end the crisis.
• Reform UK retreats from child migrant deportations (2025-08-27 16:15:56)
  Nigel Farage has now ruled out the suggestion, after the party's former chair said it could happen.
• NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns (2025-08-27 16:00:29)
  The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals.
• Leader urges people to be 'sensible' with flags (2025-08-27 15:40:55)
  Flags have appeared across Nottinghamshire in recent days on roundabouts, bridges and lamp-posts.
• Reform suspends councillor over asylum comments (2025-08-27 13:54:07)
  Durham county councillor Paul Bean is also a Home Office civil servant who processes asylum claims.
• Minister takes on Nigel Farage over Brexit deal (2025-08-27 10:42:43)
  Nick Thomas-Symonds says Reform UK would "take Britain backwards" if it ripped up the Brexit reset.
• Conservative MSP Graham Simpson defects to Reform (2025-08-27 10:11:17)
  Simpson announced his move as he appeared at a press conference in Scotland with Reform leader Nigel Farage.
• Brexit: NI sea border for food 'in place until 2027' (2025-08-27 09:34:05)
  The border for such goods will not be dismantled until 2027, the UK government is expected to confirm.
• Energy bills to rise by more than expected ahead of winter (2025-08-27 07:45:58)
  The £35 a year increase for a typical household is twice what analysts had predicted.
• How achievable is Reform's plan on migration? (2025-08-27 06:29:15)
  A Reform government could see the UK leaving the European Convention on Human Rights to deliver its plan.
• No 'cash for questions' investigation into former minister (2025-08-26 21:20:05)
  Claims emerged that a company that he worked for helped him write questions to government in June.
• How Reform has changed the debate on migration (2025-08-26 16:34:23)
  Labour's ideal way of combating Nigel Farage is by fixing the asylum system and stopping small boats - but the party's strategy is also changing.
• Reform prepared to deport 600,000 under migration plans (2025-08-26 16:00:51)
  The party outlines its plans to detain and deport all migrants who arrive in the UK on small boats.
• When is the emergency alert test on mobile phones and can you opt out? (2025-08-26 14:55:55)
  The UK's emergency alert system will be tested for the second time on Sunday 7 September.
• Reform UK would pay countries for migrant return deals (2025-08-26 10:12:24)
  The party outlines its plans to detrain and deport all migrants who arrive in the UK on small boats.
• Minister admits domestic abuse screening tool doesn't work (2025-08-26 05:02:04)
  The safeguarding minister says the Dash questionnaire has "obvious problems" but is the best authorities have for now.
• Domestic abuse screening tool doesn't work, minister says (2025-08-26 05:02:04)
  The safeguarding minister says the Dash questionnaire has "obvious problems" but is the best authorities have for now.
• Nigel Farage says illegal migration is a 'scourge' (2025-08-26 01:42:10)
  The Reform UK leader will outline his plans to tackle small boat crossing later on Tuesday.
• Schools, care homes and sports clubs sold off to pay spiralling council debt (2025-08-25 23:03:28)
  Hundreds of council-owned buildings being sold as local authorities seek to reduce debts of £122bn.
• Get ready for fracking, Reform UK tells energy firms (2025-08-25 05:03:53)
  The party is serious about going after shale gas - but critics argue it's too difficult and costly.
• Government plans to overhaul asylum appeals system (2025-08-24 02:14:33)
  The government would establish a new and independent body, with the aim of hearing cases more quickly.
• Clarkson for PM, attacks on police dogs: Do Parliament petitions make a difference? (2025-08-23 23:40:38)
  People love signing petitions to get issues they care about debated by MPs - but some can't resist having a laugh.
• Pub and travel bans proposed in sentencing overhaul (2025-08-23 21:54:44)
  Ministers say the reforms are aimed at reducing reoffending and easing pressures on crowded prisons.
• Pub and travel bans proposed under sentencing rule changes (2025-08-23 21:54:44)
  Ministers say the reforms are aimed at reducing reoffending and easing pressures on crowded prisons.
• Farage vows mass deportations to tackle small boats (2025-08-23 03:43:56)
  Plans outlined by the Reform UK leader would see the country taken out of the European Convention on Human Rights.
• Are young women more left wing than men - and, if so, why? (2025-08-22 23:48:35)
  A divide appears to be opening up between young women and young men in the way they vote and view the world.
• Former UUP MP Rev Martin Smyth dies aged 94 (2025-08-22 21:54:12)
  As well as representing Belfast South in parliament, he served as the Grand Master of the Orange Lodge at the height of the Troubles.
• Business magnate Lord Swraj Paul dies aged 94 (2025-08-22 16:44:30)
  Lord Paul had been deputy speaker of the House of Lords and chancellor of Wolverhampton university.
• What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax? (2025-08-22 15:28:19)
  Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue.
• Six new members join Reform UK's party board (2025-08-22 12:27:23)
  The decision-making committee welcomes Dame Andrea Jenkyns and three elected members to its ranks.
• Home Office seeks to appeal against court ruling on asylum hotel (2025-08-22 12:14:31)
  The High Court refused a last-minute request by the Home Office to intervene in the Epping asylum hotel case.
• Child benefit: What is it worth and who can claim it? (2025-08-22 10:00:14)
  There is a limit to the amount you or your partner can earn before you start to lose child benefit.
• MSP Jeremy Balfour resigns from Tories over 'reactionary politics' (2025-08-22 08:08:02)
  The Lothian representative claims senior MSPs are being ignored under Russell Findlay's leadership.
• Crackdown on people wrongly claiming child benefit abroad (2025-08-22 06:08:53)
  The government is expecting the move to save £350m over the next five years, after a successful pilot.
• Crackdown on child benefit claims from abroad after £17m saved (2025-08-22 06:08:53)
  The government is expecting the move to save £350m over the next five years, after a successful pilot.
• Is the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum? (2025-08-21 16:48:13)
  BBC Verify examines key areas which the government has promised to make improvements
• Asylum Claims Hit Record High (2025-08-21 12:38:42)
  111,000 people wanted the right to stay in the UK in the year to June
• Migration: How many people come to work and study in the UK? (2025-08-21 11:57:01)
  The number of visas issued to people wanting to work, study or join family members in the UK has fallen.
• Why have thousands of St George's flags gone up in cities and towns? (2025-08-21 09:13:01)
  Thousands of St George's and union jack flags have been put up in recent weeks - but why?
• Badenoch Backs Councils To Challenge Asylum Hotels (2025-08-21 06:42:32)
  Conservative leader encourages Tory-led councils to consider launching legal challenges
• Suranne Jones: Playing the prime minister changes your perception of politics (2025-08-21 00:29:20)
  Suranne Jones plays the Prime Minister whose husband is kidnapped in new political thriller, Hostage.
• Difficult decisions lie ahead after asylum seeker hotel ruling (2025-08-20 14:58:02)
  The High Court ruling follows an unprecedented backlog in people waiting for a decision on their cases.
• Asylum hotel ruling leaves ministers with major headache (2025-08-19 21:19:08)
  The government will now have to find new places to house asylum seekers, while hoping other areas don't take similar legal action.
• Starmer hails breakthrough on Ukraine - but anxiety over its future remains (2025-08-19 14:46:44)
  Donald Trump's commitment to Ukraine's security is key to a lasting peace, the UK prime minister says.
• The Green Party is at a crossroads. Is it time they got angry? (2025-08-17 23:02:59)
  Ahead of the upcoming leadership contest, some within the Greens are asking why they haven't better capitalised on discontent with the traditional parties
• Reporter Reads (2025-08-17 23:01:00)
  The Green Party is on the brink of choosing its new leader.
• I felt phenomenal shame about being sexually abused, says Bryant (2025-08-15 14:18:15)
  Sir Chris Bryant talks about his early life, from his alcoholic mother to being ordained as a priest.
• The Rest Is History (2025-08-15 03:00:00)
  The Irish War of Independence reaches its bloody climax.
• Are latest UK growth figures good or bad news for the economy? (2025-08-14 09:54:25)
  Depending on the timeframe you look at, the GDP figures can be seen as glass half full or half empty.
• After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban? (2025-08-13 23:00:55)
  Since the Palestine Action ban, the clash ahead now feels as much about politics and PR as about the law.
• What challenges will new guidance on ethnicity pose for police? (2025-08-13 13:24:47)
  As forces are told they can share some suspects' ethnicity and nationality, officers warn of possible pitfalls.
• What we learned from Nicola Sturgeon's memoir (2025-08-12 14:04:17)
  The much anticipated book by the former first minister is now on sale - and the BBC's Scotland editor James Cook has been doing some speed-reading.
• What does recognising a Palestinian state mean? (2025-08-11 08:16:46)
  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.
• What are the rules around police giving out a suspect's nationality? (2025-08-05 11:52:54)
  Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says guidance on what police reveal about suspects "needs to change".
• Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over China's new embassy in the UK (2025-08-03 23:15:40)
  It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers
• Jeremy Corbyn's new party needs a name and it's trickier than you might think (2025-08-02 23:09:39)
  The ex-Labour leader wants supporters to come up with a name for his new party.
• 'Thank you, but it's too late': Why some Palestinians aren't convinced by Starmer's promise (2025-08-01 23:36:59)
  Some say Britain's decision is an important first step – while others worry it won't make a real difference, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.
• Chris Mason: Trump visit provides Starmer with invaluable access (2025-07-29 00:40:17)
  The PM's time with the president helped burnish a relationship as solid as it is improbable.
• Who is in charge? The prime minister's authority is in question again (2025-07-19 12:09:50)
  It's been a week of dismissals, disagreements and backbench bust-ups, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
• Chris Mason: Why Labour had little choice but to suspend Abbott again (2025-07-17 23:53:07)
  Labour appearing consistent is core to Abbott's second suspension, writes the BBC's Chris Mason.
• Starmer stamps authority with MP suspensions, but risks appearing vindictive (2025-07-17 05:40:35)
  Senior officials say the sackings came after repeated organising against the government.
• Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world (2025-07-11 05:00:27)
  The UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.
• Migrant deal will be seen as failure if numbers don't fall (2025-07-10 08:07:40)
  The "one-in-one-out" deal with France to be announced later will have to deter people from getting in small boats.
• Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power (2025-07-05 16:11:02)
  What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
• Starmer's stormy first year: Why his political honeymoon was so short-lived (2025-06-27 06:23:58)
  As the PM marks a year in office next week - which he will spend grappling with crises - British politics finds itself at an inflection point
• Crisis - which crisis? Israel-Iran another huge challenge for government (2025-06-14 11:44:43)
  As buildings burn in Tehran and Tel Aviv, the UK government is facing another crisis, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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