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• Home Office told last week of potential Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban, police unit says (2025-10-17 16:58:22)
  The Israeli club's supporters will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns.
• Thames Water administration call from Lib Dem leader (2025-10-17 16:54:09)
  Sir Ed Davey visited Berkshire, built a raft and used the stunt to attack Thames Water.
• Tories give ex-Reform MP Lowe seat on top committee (2025-10-17 16:05:39)
  The Tories say Rupert Lowe - who is set to join the public accounts committee - shares their "values on cutting waste".
• Lib Dems win six seats in Surrey by-elections (2025-10-17 15:10:32)
  The Lib Dems also won three borough and district council ward by-elections in the county.
• China warns UK of 'consequences' over mega-embassy delays (2025-10-17 13:56:52)
  It comes after the UK said it had pushed back a decision on the controversial site for the second time.
• Government loses bid to block appeal against Palestine Action ban (2025-10-17 13:30:56)
  Palestine Action's co-founder said the government's attempt to avoid judicial scrutiny had 'backfired spectacularly'.
• Two men plead not guilty over fires at homes linked to PM (2025-10-17 13:28:12)
  The charges relate to a vehicle fire and blazes at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer.
• UK should shoot Russian jets in Nato airspace, says Farage (2025-10-17 13:24:17)
  Reform UK leader says he would send British troops to Ukraine as part of a UN peacekeeping force if he gains power.
• Is the Scottish government softening on oil and gas? (2025-10-17 13:04:28)
  Has John Swinney shifted the Scottish government away from a "presumption against" new oil and gas?
• Government loses bid to block Palestine Action ban appeal (2025-10-17 12:19:45)
  In a highly significant ruling, the Court of Appeal paved the way for the review of the ban before a High Court judge next month.
• MPs demand chief prosecutor explain China spy case collapse (2025-10-17 11:31:08)
  Stephen Parkinson is under pressure to say more about why the case collapsed last month.
• Mayor considers scrapping English language lessons (2025-10-17 09:35:14)
  Dame Andrea Jenkyns says a £1m budget to teach foreign nationals "should be spent on everybody".
• UK emissions would rise under Tory energy plan, Coutinho says (2025-10-17 06:50:09)
  The Tory shadow energy secretary argues net zero has become a "religion" that has increased electricity costs.
• Reform UK-led council refuses fracking ban call (2025-10-17 05:40:41)
  Lancashire County Council rejects a motion calling on the government to permanently ban fracking.
• Military veterans now able to download digital ID card (2025-10-17 04:09:12)
  The rollout can serve as a "case study" for how a wider scheme for all Britons will work, minister says.
• Digital veteran card could be case study for ID rollout, says minister (2025-10-17 04:09:12)
  About 1.8 million veterans are eligible for the card which helps proves their status to access services and discounts.
• 'Wrong' to block Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match, says PM (2025-10-16 21:30:55)
  Followers of the Israeli club will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game over safety concerns.
• Decision on China mega embassy site delayed again (2025-10-16 16:19:20)
  The proposed complex would be the biggest embassy in Europe if it goes ahead - but it has generated controversy.
• Reeves plans 'targeted action' on bills in Budget (2025-10-16 14:56:06)
  The chancellor is planning moves to help households with the cost of living in the Budget.
• Confused about the China spy row? This will help (a bit) (2025-10-16 14:52:36)
  The BBC's Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains the controversy over the collapsed China spy case.
• MI5 chief 'frustrated' over collapse of China spy case (2025-10-16 14:02:41)
  Sir Ken McCallum says MI5 has acted against Chinese activity in the last week as parliamentary inquiry launched into spy case.
• Thatcher nomination papers discovered in garage (2025-10-16 13:33:08)
  Documents that led to Britain's first female Prime Minister are expected to fetch £100,000.
• China spying a daily threat to UK, warns MI5 chief (2025-10-16 12:07:58)
  Sir Ken McCallum says MI5 have disrupted Chinese activity of national security concern in the past week.
• Former MP suspects he has been spied on by China (2025-10-16 11:17:32)
  Tim Loughton says he is still sanctioned by China despite no longer being an MP.
• Police drop investigation into Reform councillors (2025-10-16 10:55:23)
  The decision by police follows a High Court ruling on Tuesday.
• BBC viewers worried about political interference, boss says (2025-10-16 10:48:24)
  The BBC releases the results of a major questionnaire about its services and place in society.
• 'Whose side are you on?' MP attacks government over China spy case (2025-10-16 10:25:06)
  Watch: Tom Tugendhat accuses government of inaction over China spy case into former researcher.
• When is the Budget and what might be in it? (2025-10-16 09:50:28)
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.
• 'Large scale' Chinese spying in UK, says witness in collapsed trial (2025-10-16 09:43:36)
  Sir Keir Starmer faces questions after the government released witness statements by top security official.
• UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget (2025-10-16 09:42:45)
  The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.
• Reeves urged to make Budget 'bold' or risk future tax rises (2025-10-16 08:36:46)
  The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the chancellor needs to find £22bn to make up a shortfall.
• Starmer and CPS face questions as China spy row deepens (2025-10-16 07:04:38)
  The government's deputy national security adviser warned in 2023 that China was carrying out "large scale espionage" activities against the UK.
• Digesting the key segments and changes in China documents (2025-10-16 06:07:01)
  Both this government and its Conservative predecessor had deep worries about Chinese espionage, writes the BBC's political editor.
• Cabinet Office rejects Cummings' China breach claim (2025-10-16 04:19:49)
  Boris Johnson's ex-Downing Street aide says Beijing obtained "vast amounts" of "secret" data.
• The real problem with Britain's asylum hotels - and the woman with a bold plan to solve it (2025-10-16 00:38:20)
  Instead of using private contractors to provide hotel rooms to asylum seekers, could paying councils to buy more properties be the solution?
• Government publishes key witness statements in collapsed China spy case (2025-10-15 23:43:42)
  Deputy national security adviser concluded China was "highly capable and conduct large-scale espionage operations against the UK".
• Baroness Mone-linked PPE firm misses deadline to pay £122m (2025-10-15 19:02:30)
  PPE Medpro was ordered to repay damages by 16:00 BST on Wednesday after breaching a Covid-19 contract.
• Your Voice, Your Vote: Caerphilly (2025-10-15 19:00:21)
  Join Nick Servini and a live studio audience ahead of the Caerphilly Senedd by-election.
• Watchdog urges Phillipson to speed up trans guidance (2025-10-15 17:00:16)
  The equalities watchdog says updated guidance on single-sex spaces needs to be approved quickly.
• Scottish Conservative leader's acid attacker denied parole (2025-10-15 16:30:49)
  Russell Findlay says the process for deciding on prisoner release needs to be modernised.
• Morse closes case on £9.6m House of Lords door (2025-10-15 16:11:01)
  The project to rebuild an entrance into Parliament ran over budget and over time by 100 weeks.
• Controversial UK oil field publishes full scale of climate impact (2025-10-15 14:44:09)
  The impact from the Rosebank oil field is estimated at nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming CO2.
• Analysis: What more do we know about the collapsed China spy case? (2025-10-15 14:28:57)
  The detail of this story is enormously complicated, and it is possible the release of witness statements do not signal the end of the saga.
• Government will publish evidence in collapsed China case, PM says (2025-10-15 12:11:39)
  The Tories and Lib Dems had called for witness statements provided to prosecutors to be released.
• Reeves says she is looking at tax rises ahead of Budget (2025-10-15 12:00:15)
  The chancellor also said she was considering further measures on public spending, in a bid to put the UK's finances on a firmer footing.
• Tory leader relives acid attack as he hits out at parole system (2025-10-15 11:46:25)
  Russell Findlay says the process for deciding when prisoners are released needs to be "dragged into the 21st Century"
• Katie Amess: 'Keir Starmer has just ignored us' (2025-10-15 07:37:39)
  The Home Office says it will appoint a key figure to scrutinise past reviews for Sir David's family.
• Labour under pressure to release China spy case evidence (2025-10-15 02:00:00)
  Both the Tories and Liberal Democrats are calling on government to publish evidence it submitted in the now-collapsed case.
• Government under pressure to release China spy case evidence (2025-10-15 02:00:00)
  Both the Tories and Liberal Democrats are calling on the government to publish evidence it submitted in the now-collapsed case.
• Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK (2025-10-14 18:10:29)
  The tougher rules will come in force in January as part of wider plans to cut immigration.
• European rights body urges UK ministers to review protest laws (2025-10-14 17:31:34)
  The Council of Europe's human rights commissioner warns the government about policing of demonstrations.
• Miliband defends clean power goal after energy bills rise (2025-10-14 16:47:50)
  The energy secretary says the UK's reliance on fossils fuels is a major "weakness" in a conference speech.
• Peer faces Lords ban for raising speeding fines with police chief (2025-10-14 16:20:31)
  Ex-Lords speaker Baroness D'Souza complained to Sir Mark Rowley she could lose her licence after a speeding fine.
• Boris Johnson 'chose NHS over children', ex-minister tells Covid inquiry (2025-10-14 16:04:29)
  The former education secretary tells the Covid inquiry there was a "lack of seriousness" in government.
• Government approves 'UK's largest' solar farm (2025-10-14 15:51:47)
  Developers claim it will power about 300,000 homes - making it larger than any currently built.
• Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire, PM says (2025-10-14 15:07:41)
  The PM says the Gaza deal belongs to Trump - but insists the UK played a key role behind the scenes.
• Minister 'appalled' women banned from Muslim run (2025-10-14 14:55:53)
  Steve Reed said he was "horrified" that women were barred from mosque-run London charity event.
• UK will be second-fastest-growing G7 economy, IMF predicts (2025-10-14 13:49:44)
  But the UK is also predicted to suffer the highest rate of inflation in the G7 both this year and next.
• Man jailed for five years for Farage death threat (2025-10-14 11:48:10)
  The Reform UK leader has described the threats made in a TikTok video as "pretty chilling".
• Tories seek to keep up pressure over collapsed China spy case (2025-10-14 11:37:59)
  The Tories have asked the CPS if it would be able to restart prosecutions of two men accused of spying.
• Targeted prostate cancer screening could save countless lives, says Sunak (2025-10-14 08:45:36)
  The former PM is among those in favour of targeted screening for men most at risk, but some medical experts are sceptical.
• Prostate cancer screening urgently needed, says Rishi Sunak (2025-10-14 05:01:05)
  The former prime minister tells the BBC it is time to introduce targeted screening of some younger men.
• Chris Mason: SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics (2025-10-13 22:13:01)
  The SNP are not only hopeful of victory at next year's Scottish election, but are even talking of an outright majority.
• Powell made no decisions about evidence in China spy case, minister says (2025-10-13 21:18:38)
  The government's national security adviser is facing pressure over whether he played a role in the trial's collapse.
• SNP will create network of walk-in GP services, says Swinney (2025-10-13 15:40:16)
  The announcement came during the first minister's keynote speech at the SNP conference in Aberdeen.
• The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained (2025-10-13 14:42:49)
  The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.
• Witkoff praises PM aide's 'tireless efforts' on Gaza (2025-10-13 11:49:22)
  Trump's Middle East envoy also says the UK played a "vital role" in the peace agreement.
• Reeves urged to avoid 'half-baked' tax fixes in Budget (2025-10-13 06:53:39)
  The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system.
• Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of summit on Gaza plan (2025-10-12 22:17:55)
  President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the agreement will be signed.
• Badenoch demands PM address 'unanswered' China spy case questions (2025-10-12 21:03:44)
  In a letter to Starmer, the Tory leader claimed his government's account of the collapsed case had "changed repeatedly".
• Starmer arrives in Egypt ahead of summit on Gaza peace plan (2025-10-12 19:58:24)
  President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the agreement will be signed.
• Man charged with stalking Sir Ed Davey and family (2025-10-12 13:54:25)
  As well as the accusations regarding Ed Davey, Inigo Rowland is charged with flick-knife possession.
• Man charged with stalking after allegedly targeting Ed Davey and family (2025-10-12 13:54:25)
  As well as the accusations regarding Ed Davey, Inigo Rowland is charged with flick-knife possession.
• PM aide had no role in China case evidence - minister (2025-10-12 12:40:51)
  The Conservatives suggest Jonathan Powell's role led to the collapse of the prosecutions against two men.
• Swinney says 'precedent is on my side' to secure indyref2 (2025-10-12 12:19:52)
  The SNP won more than half of the seats at Holyrood in 2011, an electoral triumph that paved the way for a poll on the country's future.
• Universities must tackle antisemitism, says Education Secretary Phillipson (2025-10-12 10:15:56)
  Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says Jewish students do not feel safe, as she sets out measures to tackle antisemitism.
• Starmer to attend Egypt summit on Gaza peace plan, No 10 says (2025-10-12 10:10:40)
  President Trump will lead Monday's summit, where No 10 says the peace plan will be signed.
• Jewish parents fear sending their children to university - Phillipson (2025-10-12 09:37:08)
  Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says it's unacceptable that Jewish young people feel they need to conceal their identity on campus.
• Plaid promises independence plan for Wales, but not in first term (2025-10-12 07:26:53)
  Plaid backs plan for independence white paper, but not in the first five years of a government.
• Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costs (2025-10-11 06:39:14)
  Dozens of Chagossians have flown in to Heathrow Airport this week, putting pressure on housing services.
• How John Swinney plans to put his stamp on the SNP as election looms (2025-10-10 22:00:03)
  There is a renewed emphasis on independence as the party meets less than a year before the Scottish election.
• What is the Senedd by-election in Caerphilly? (2025-10-10 18:52:41)
  The sudden death of Hefin David triggered a by-election in Caerphilly.
• What are National Insurance and income tax and what could change in the Budget? (2025-10-10 11:20:32)
  Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people.
• Five ways abolishing stamp duty could change the housing market (2025-10-09 17:35:08)
  Kemi Badenoch says a future Conservative government would scrap stamp duty, but what might the impact be?
• The battle for Scotland's flag: Why the right has adopted the saltire (2025-10-09 05:23:41)
  The saltire has long been embraced by supporters of Scottish independence – but now it is being unfurled for a different cause.
• Would leaving the ECHR really 'stop the boats'? (2025-10-08 23:04:21)
  The extent to which leaving the Convention would make a difference to immigration has been greatly exaggerated, argues Lord Sumption
• Badenoch hopes to grab attention with policy blitz (2025-10-08 20:06:04)
  The Tory leader's conference speech included a new pledge to scrap stamp duty on the purchase of main homes.
• Watch: Standing ovation as Badenoch says Tories would scrap stamp duty (2025-10-08 12:16:55)
  Kemi Badenoch made the announcement at the parties conference in Manchester during her first keynote speech as Conservative Party leader.
• 'The vibe is flat' at Conservative Party conference (2025-10-07 16:41:26)
  'The vibe is flat' at Conservative Party conference
• Bleak reality of opposition sets in for Conservatives (2025-10-06 16:25:19)
  The Conservative Party, so often and for so long the dominating force in British politics, is a shrivelled version of its usual self.
• Chris Mason: Why protests have started a debate over 'Britishness' (2025-10-06 06:01:51)
  Against the backdrop of grief after the Manchester attack, there is debate about which tenets should be fundamental in our society, writes Chris Mason.
• Why time matters for Tory MPs deciding Kemi Badenoch's future (2025-10-06 01:21:44)
  For many Tory MPs looking at Kemi Badenoch's leadership, they are already wondering how much more time she needs to turn around the party's fortunes.
• Can Polanski's Greens turn momentum into power? (2025-10-05 13:15:26)
  Under their new leader, the Green Party has hit levels of membership - but can his approach win over voters?
• The battle is on for the Conservatives to show they matter (2025-10-04 12:23:06)
  As the party's annual conference begins, there are reasons for the current leadership to be gloomy, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
• Meet the Caerphilly by-election candidates (2025-10-03 05:11:38)
  A guide to the politicians competing in, arguably, the most interesting devolved Welsh by-election.
• Trump trusts Blair, others don't - could he govern Gaza? (2025-09-30 19:31:18)
  Sir Tony Blair's presence on the Gaza "Board of Peace" comes as no surprise but he remains a divisive figure.
• Starmer had to show his critics he can take on Farage (2025-09-30 17:52:33)
  With this speech, the prime minister reminded his internal critics who won Labour's whopping majority in the election 15 months ago.
• Why Starmer wants to keep talking about Farage (2025-09-30 08:46:30)
  The Labour leader insists his battle with Reform UK represents a different kind of political fight.
• Faisal Islam: Reeves pre-emptively justifies tax rises (2025-09-29 16:36:04)
  The chancellor linked tough decisions "in coming months" to global headwinds and OBR productivity reassessment.
• What happened to plans for a Muslim war memorial? (2025-09-29 12:09:19)
  In 2024 the Conservatives pledged £1m towards a Muslim war memorial. So what happened to it?
• Can Labour reverse 'desperate loss of faith' from business? (2025-09-29 06:29:26)
  The government wants to keep the backing it won before the election, our business editor Simon Jack writes.
• How much trouble is Labour in - and is the PM the right man for the job? (2025-09-27 12:20:39)
  Ahead of Labour's annual conference, Laura Kuenssberg talks to ministers, MPs and advisers about Starmer's position.
• What lessons can Starmer learn from world leaders on fighting Reform? (2025-09-25 11:25:24)
  On economic and immigration issues, many international leaders are trying to work out how to combat the rise of the populist right.
• Henry Zeffman: Burnham's provocative challenge to Starmer shows he is serious (2025-09-25 09:50:48)
  The Manchester mayor's comments ahead of Labour's annual conference are a clear sign of his leadership ambitions.
• Nick Robinson: How the simmering row over freedom of speech in the UK reached boiling point (2025-09-22 23:00:07)
  How did we reach a point where the UK is being compared to a 'tin pot Third World dictatorship'?
• The blossoming relationship between Trump and Swinney (2025-09-17 06:07:24)
  The politicians are at odds on a whole range of issues – but something has fundamentally changed in their relationship.
• Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning (2025-09-15 23:06:35)
  Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
• Starmer resets after Rayner row, but Labour turmoil is a gift for Reform (2025-09-06 11:59:10)
  The start of this political season has been wild, writes Laura Kuenssberg, and Labour now has Reform UK breathing down its neck.

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