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• 'One in, one out' scheme costs £56,000 per person returned to France, home secretary says (2026-09-15 20:53:04)
  Shabana Mahmood says the policy has been "difficult" to scale up and the numbers involved are still "relatively small".
• Villagers vote on independence over asylum plans (2026-09-15 19:10:08)
  One voter in the symbolic referendum in Piddington, Oxfordshire, calls it the "Battle of Britain".
• Ministers could force phone companies to add 'anti-theft protections' (2026-09-15 17:54:07)
  The government could legislate to force firms to act if there is not a drop in phone thefts, the policing minister says.
• Villagers voting on independence over asylum plans (2026-09-15 16:52:52)
  One voter in the symbolic referendum in Piddington, Oxfordshire, calls it the "Battle of Britain".
• Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault (2026-09-15 16:45:49)
  Thomas said he has done nothing wrong as Gwent Police confirms arrest on suspicion of assault.
• Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after being arrested on suspicion of assault (2026-09-15 16:09:56)
  Dan Thomas says he was been released without charge by the police.
• AI poses huge risks to national security without guardrails, minister says (2026-09-15 15:00:24)
  First Secretary of State Louise Haigh addresses growing concerns over AI safety in a speech at the TUC Congress.
• Government to end ban on Catholic and Jewish PMs' involvement in Church appointments (2026-09-15 14:33:12)
  Andy Burnham, himself a Catholic, says it is "unacceptable for there to be a legislative bar against people of any faith performing all the functions of my office".
• Fall in small boats down to law enforcement, agency says (2026-09-15 12:56:44)
  But other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role.
• Unions warn against 'out of control' political spending (2026-09-15 12:31:25)
  In a joint statement, unions say donations totalling £72m to Reform UK threaten the "integrity of democracy".
• Balaclava ban aims to address 'substantial' problems (2026-09-15 12:09:51)
  Nottingham becomes one of the first cities nationally to take this step, its council leader says.
• Unions urge ministers to soften planned changes to immigration rules (2026-09-15 11:12:39)
  The home secretary wants to double the time it takes for most migrants to qualify for permanent residence.
• Political donors could face tougher residency rules (2026-09-15 10:55:38)
  It comes after Reform received donations totalling £72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.
• State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9% (2026-09-15 08:51:39)
  The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.
• State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April (2026-09-15 07:59:52)
  The triple lock has come under scrutiny as the number of pensioners rises making the policy more expensive.
• Police commissioner may cancel tour after backlash (2026-09-15 05:16:50)
  Colin Sutton is due to perform his true crime show on-stage 127 times between January and November.
• Why is a village holding a referendum on leaving the UK? (2026-09-15 05:12:36)
  Residents of Piddington, near Bicester, will vote in a symbolic referendum on Tuesday.
• We must heed warnings of AI tech developers, says UK minister (2026-09-15 05:00:07)
  Louise Haigh is set to address growing concerns over AI safety on Tuesday in comments at the TUC Congress.
• Balaclava ban comes into force in Nottingham city centre (2026-09-15 00:55:05)
  Nottingham becomes one of the first cities nationally to take this action, its council leader said.
• Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet (2026-09-14 23:51:03)
  The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.
• Chris Mason: Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet (2026-09-14 23:51:03)
  The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.
• Farage says £72m donations are compliant 'with the law today' (2026-09-14 17:50:29)
  Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.
• Farm tax a mistake, Lord Blunkett says in call for Burnham 'rural reset' (2026-09-14 17:46:26)
  The former mentor to Prime Minister Andy Burnham has joined ex-PM Lord Cameron in criticising rural policies.
• Tice apologises for not declaring Israel trip during debate (2026-09-14 17:00:41)
  The visit, funded by Reform Friends of Israel, was declared in his register of interests but not during the debate.
• Former top civil servant received pay-off of nearly £860,000 (2026-09-14 16:35:40)
  Lord Wormald became the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in the history of the post when he left in February.
• Ex-Met detective to stand for Reform in by-election (2026-09-14 16:16:44)
  Pete Newman will contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election for Reform UK on 8 October.
• Former top civil servant received near-£860,000 pay-off (2026-09-14 16:08:39)
  Lord Wormald became the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in the history of the post when he left in February.
• Lib Dem councillor to contest Starmer's seat (2026-09-14 14:25:27)
  Patrick Stillman is the Liberal Democrats' candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.
• Burnham cancels engagements after death of father (2026-09-14 13:56:37)
  Burnham has previously said his father did not know he had become prime minister due to his Alzheimer's.
• 'It's up to the people to decide their future' (2026-09-14 13:07:38)
  The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.
• Farage: Donations to Reform '100% compliant with the law today' (2026-09-14 12:54:46)
  Over the weekend Reform announced £36m donations from Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo, who both made money in cryptocurrency.
• What you need to know about the huge donations to Reform UK (2026-09-14 11:07:25)
  Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains who's behind Reform UK's £72m in donations.
• Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say (2026-09-14 10:59:31)
  The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.
• Campaigners told to respect rivals as local election abuse rises (2026-09-14 10:46:46)
  A survey suggests more than half of candidates in the May 2026 polls in England faced harassment or intimidation.
• Tories pick ex-councillor to contest Starmer's seat (2026-09-14 10:03:45)
  Ewan Cameron, a Camden councillor from 1998 to 2002, will stand in the by-election on 8 October.
• First ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland meet in Cardiff (2026-09-14 09:31:11)
  The Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders will discuss ways they can work more closely.
• MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights (2026-09-14 05:49:32)
  Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.
• Donations law changes to be debated after Reform's £72m windfall (2026-09-14 05:45:18)
  The government is seeking to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.
• Peers to debate donations law changes after Reform's £72m windfall (2026-09-14 04:15:41)
  The government is seeking to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.
• Committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights (2026-09-14 03:23:54)
  A cross-party group of MPs and peers identifies human rights risks that existing laws appear not to cover.
• Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England (2026-09-13 21:30:29)
  The government describes its new school food standards as "once-in-a-generation changes".
• 'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges (2026-09-13 21:30:21)
  Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.
• First ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to meet in Cardiff (2026-09-13 21:04:31)
  The Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders will discuss ways they can work more closely.
• Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change? (2026-09-13 17:51:19)
  Andy Burnham is likely to face fresh pressure to further change the rules on party donations, writes Jack Fenwick.
• Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station (2026-09-13 17:38:29)
  The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".
• Reform confident it won't need to repay any of £72m under proposed new donor rules (2026-09-13 15:40:38)
  Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says rule changes on donations from UK expats would apply retrospectively and anyone not complying with them would have "to return that money".
• 'Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC (2026-09-13 11:16:06)
  High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.
• Reform's £72m donations 'entirely in line with law', Jenrick says (2026-09-13 09:16:23)
  The government is trying to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.
• Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donations (2026-09-12 12:51:24)
  As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg
• Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record (2026-09-12 12:06:25)
  Cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne says he has matched a donation from Ben Delo announced late on Friday.
• Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donation (2026-09-12 10:07:00)
  As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg
• Reform receives record £36m donation from crypto billionaire (2026-09-11 23:27:18)
  Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.
• An extraordinary result - why did MPs reject assisted dying bill this time? (2026-09-11 16:49:47)
  Although supporters say they will try again, for now the momentum has fallen away from a change in the law.
• Why are plans for Gloucestershire's 'super council' on hold? (2026-09-11 15:58:10)
  Seven councils were to be merged into one in Gloucestershire but the government has paused its national plans over legal queries.
• MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying (2026-09-11 15:54:46)
  The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.
• UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI (2026-09-11 15:07:07)
  The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".
• Vets can diagnose bluetongue to cut test delays (2026-09-11 12:55:04)
  The government announces the change in approach as the virus continues to spread in the UK.
• Police boss criticised for 127-date theatre tour (2026-09-11 11:29:54)
  Colin Sutton's office says it will take place in his own time and will not affect his work.
• Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat (2026-09-11 10:07:07)
  The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win".
• Henry Zeffman: How Burnham got ready to govern with four key moments mapped out (2026-09-11 07:09:24)
  As the prime minister looks ahead to autumn, Labour figures are asking whether his government represents continuity or change.
• Legalised dying bill for England and Wales faces new vote in Commons (2026-09-11 06:12:23)
  The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.
• Rayner defends pause to local council overhaul (2026-09-11 04:51:05)
  The cabinet minister tells the BBC she wanted to ensure the plans could survive potential legal actions.
• Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5% (2026-09-10 16:59:38)
  Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.
• England's mayors to get power to impose tourist tax (2026-09-10 14:13:27)
  Hospitality leaders warn the uncapped levy would risk jobs and push prices up for families holidaying in England.
• Why are MPs voting on assisted dying again? (2026-09-10 13:39:00)
  A Labour MP has brought forward an identical bill to the previous attempt, saying she wants peers to "finish the job".
• Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless (2026-09-10 11:43:09)
  The Conservatives say £4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending.
• Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet (2026-09-10 11:03:37)
  Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held.
• England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax (2026-09-10 07:17:03)
  The government is expected to detail how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.
• Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham (2026-09-10 00:06:33)
  The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.
• Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Burnham (2026-09-10 00:06:33)
  The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.
• Camden leader to stand for Keir Starmer's old seat (2026-09-09 20:20:59)
  Sagal Abdi-Wali will contest Holborn and St Pancras for Labour on 8 October.
• PM would consider independence referendum if 'clear consensus' emerges (2026-09-09 17:32:11)
  Andy Burnham had previously told First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is "off limits".
• Phillipson sets up 'class unit' as social mobility advisers ditched (2026-09-09 17:02:48)
  The equalities minister says the move will bring government efforts to tackle disadvantage "in-house".
• Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations (2026-09-09 14:19:43)
  The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been underway into other donations.
• Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move (2026-09-09 13:28:58)
  The foreign secretary disagrees that sanctions on Israeli settlements could put British Jews at greater risk.
• National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says (2026-09-09 13:19:45)
  The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".
• Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions (2026-09-08 23:52:28)
  It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.
• Thousands of teens missing education 'under the radar' of official stats, report warns (2026-09-08 23:33:16)
  The children's commissioner for England says many are enrolled at college but aren't showing up.
• Commentator Tim Montgomerie quits Reform following suspension (2026-09-08 18:54:41)
  The political commentator, who defected from the Tories 18 months ago, was suspended from Reform UK last month.
• Highest paid world leader to get $1m salary increase (2026-09-08 18:51:58)
  Singapore's government says it will raise the annual salaries of its ministers and other office holders, including its prime minister who is the highest paid political leader in the world.
• UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response (2026-09-08 17:59:07)
  Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds by shutting the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.
• New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images (2026-09-08 16:48:29)
  The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.
• Reform UK would ban full-face coverings in public (2026-09-08 14:57:04)
  It comes after masked men gathered in Dover to protest against small boat crossings.
• Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats (2026-09-08 13:00:13)
  Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
• Some veterans to be called up to test UK's war resilience (2026-09-08 11:01:19)
  An exercise next year on a scale not seen for a "very long time" will test the UK's preparedness, a minister says.
• Public opposed to disability benefit cuts, major survey suggests (2026-09-08 09:37:44)
  Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British Social Attitudes survey.
• Support for disability benefits 'remarkably strong' report finds (2026-09-08 09:37:44)
  About 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British Social Attitudes survey.
• UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements (2026-09-08 01:50:55)
  Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to outline the proposals today, in a move which could prompt Israel to retaliate.
• Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurt (2026-09-07 19:04:09)
  Sarah Jones told MPs the violence sparked by the arrival of 120 migrants in a single dinghy was "intimidating and thuggish".
• Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises (2026-09-07 15:41:52)
  The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.
• AfD celebrate projected win in Saxony-Anhalt (2026-09-06 18:32:53)
  AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.
• What big issues are on the agenda as Stormont returns after summer? (2026-09-06 05:45:29)
  What challenges face assembly members and ministers as Stormont returns after the summer recess?
• Farage's family want him to 'pack it in and walk away' (2026-09-05 15:32:28)
  Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, says that for the first time in his career his family he doesn't have his family's support,
• Why Reform UK undercover donations claims are legally complicated (2026-09-05 13:04:06)
  A look at the key allegations concerning foreign donations and where they sit with the law.
• Reform UK winded by donations row as insiders call for shift in approach (2026-09-05 12:32:31)
  Nigel Farage's admirers in the party are calling for a stronger operation as the party aims for power.
• Reform supporters say how Britain could be better (2026-09-05 10:04:37)
  Young supporters give their views as the Reform UK party conference takes place in Birmingham.
• Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder (2026-09-05 06:20:04)
  With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?
• Why do ex-MPs join the 'Chiltern Hundreds' list? (2026-09-05 05:01:59)
  Sir Keir Starmer is the latest person to take the office as a means of resigning as an MP.
• Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference (2026-09-03 01:55:46)
  The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.
• Nigel Farage insists he's 'broken no rules' (2026-09-02 16:25:07)
  The Reform leader has been dogged by questions over his finances after receiving a £5 million sum from Christopher Harborne.
• Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics (2026-09-02 14:26:39)
  Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth.
• Chris Mason: Will Burnham find PMQs as 'nail biting' and 'nerve wracking' as Blair did? (2026-09-02 04:49:23)
  Curiously, the questions at lunchtime may well feel like a minor extension of what he faced on Tuesday, the BBC's political editor writes.
• Five takeaways from Burnham's Commons debut as PM (2026-09-01 18:17:41)
  The prime minister's first appearance in Parliament comes more than six weeks after he entered No 10.
• Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost? (2026-08-30 07:58:31)
  The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.
• We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it (2026-08-29 01:37:08)
  Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.
• Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics' (2026-08-20 15:25:24)
  Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.
• The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough (2026-08-20 00:57:09)
  In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.
• How one man gets new laws passed - again and again (2026-08-19 00:37:05)
  Ron Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?
• I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me (2026-08-15 23:45:44)
  Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
• Who voted for Count Binface and why? (2026-08-15 16:59:49)
  Cheaper Flakes and using Adele to fund the NHS - voters on why they support a man dressed as a bin.
• Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances (2026-08-14 08:18:02)
  Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?
• Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma (2026-08-11 15:50:37)
  The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making.
• What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now? (2026-08-04 11:59:22)
  The PM is changing the scheme for some prisoners after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".
• Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK? (2026-08-03 09:41:13)
  Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
• Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massive (2026-08-01 09:13:00)
  The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.
• Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM (2026-07-27 05:00:13)
  Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.
• Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham (2026-07-18 14:32:48)
  Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out

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