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• 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.
• 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".
• UK begins talks to rejoin EU security missions (2026-09-07 16:39:26)
  The deal could see British officials take part in crisis management operations for the first time since Brexit.
• Chancellor calls for 'confidence about Britain' despite 'historic high' borrowing costs (2026-09-07 16:05:37)
  John Healey detailed plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.
• 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.
• Plans for major overhaul of councils halted (2026-09-07 13:51:31)
  Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.
• Chancellor refuses to rule out tax hikes in October Budget (2026-09-07 12:48:28)
  John Healey detailed plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.
• Protesters block roads in Portsmouth after 140 migrants arrive in boat (2026-09-07 06:10:32)
  The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.
• Chancellor to say UK economy 'turning a corner' despite debt concerns (2026-09-07 06:05:36)
  John Healey will detail plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.
• Protesters block roads in Portsmouth as 140 migrants rescued (2026-09-07 02:10:46)
  The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.
• Protesters block roads in Portsmouth after 140 migrants rescued (2026-09-07 02:10:46)
  The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.
• 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.
• Jaguar Land Rover boss to meet minister as thousands of job cuts expected (2026-09-06 16:32:59)
  Speaking to the BBC, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds ruled out a bailout for the company.
• 140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel (2026-09-06 16:02:05)
  They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.
• Government begins paying off council's £2bn debt (2026-09-06 12:35:41)
  Woking Borough Council's leader says it is "important progress" but there is "still much work to do".
• Green Party deputy leader linked to property lets despite opposition to landlords (2026-09-06 12:23:03)
  Mothin Ali, is linked to two rental properties via his company, but does not appear to profit from them.
• Swinney suggests Scots will not travel further for health care under reforms (2026-09-06 11:30:14)
  Plans are in motion to cut Scotland's mainland health boards from 14 to two, but questions remain about how they would work in practice.
• Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss (2026-09-06 10:59:35)
  The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.
• Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected (2026-09-06 10:29:03)
  The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.
• 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,
• Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover (2026-09-05 14:26:37)
  The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.
• 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.
• Chris Mason: Reform 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 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.
• Do supporters think Reform UK has lost momentum? (2026-09-05 09:58:05)
  Do supporters think Reform UK has lost momentum?
• Reform promises to increase tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 (2026-09-05 07:41:42)
  The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by £80bn.
• 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.
• Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder (2026-09-04 20:34:06)
  With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?
• Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges (2026-09-04 19:20:18)
  The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.
• Reform has faced a 'campaign of attacks', Farage says (2026-09-04 17:21:29)
  Nigel Farage has been addressing Reform UK members at the party's conference in Birmingham.
• 'Loose pub talk': Farage responds to undercover report (2026-09-04 16:20:16)
  The Reform leader was speaking following a news report which raised questions about his party's fundraising.
• Farage says his aides' donor comments were 'loose pub talk' (2026-09-04 16:08:29)
  Two senior Reform aides have stepped down from their roles following a Channel 4 News and Verbatim film about donations.
• Farage unveils small boats deal with French National Rally party (2026-09-04 15:49:02)
  Reform says it would use the Navy to intercept boats and return migrants to France, if the party wins power.
• 'Not what you want on day of the conference,' Farage tells BBC (2026-09-04 15:14:27)
  The Reform leader was speaking to Newsnight after an undercover report raised questions about party fundraising.
• 'Fate of this country is down to us' - Zia Yusuf (2026-09-04 13:18:00)
  Reform UK's shadow home secretary Zia Yusuf addresses delegates in Birmingham at the party's conference.
• Mason: 'Not what Farage wanted today to look like' (2026-09-04 11:20:21)
  Chris Mason speaks from the Reform UK conference as two of its senior officials step down following a Channel 4 investigation.
• Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister warns (2026-09-04 10:40:23)
  Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.
• Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says (2026-09-04 10:40:23)
  Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.
• Two Reform officials step down after undercover donations report (2026-09-04 09:35:34)
  Reform says Dan Jukes and James Orr have left their roles as it launches an investigation into the report.
• Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover report (2026-09-04 07:36:47)
  Reform says Dan Jukes and James Orr have left their roles as it launches an investigation into the report.
• Three crucial questions facing Farage at Reform conference (2026-09-04 05:00:04)
  Can the Reform UK leader put his policies into action, and become prime minister?
• Farage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations law (2026-09-03 21:07:58)
  A film broadcast by Channel 4 shows senior Reform UK figures discussing donations with an undercover reporter.
• British army told to stop non-essential training exercises to save money (2026-09-03 19:56:14)
  Units in the UK not preparing to be deployed have been told to cut back on training exercises due to cost pressures.
• Reform UK promises £80bn cuts to public spending (2026-09-03 18:49:34)
  Speaking at the party's conference, economy spokesman Robert Jenrick says Reform will be the "party of fiscal responsibility".
• Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support (2026-09-03 16:16:49)
  The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.
• Burnham and Macron discuss small boats and bringing UK closer to Europe (2026-09-03 15:46:49)
  The leaders also discuss Ukraine and the Middle East in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.
• Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats (2026-09-03 15:46:49)
  The leaders also discussed Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.
• Badenoch accuses Burnham of kicking defence spending into the long grass (2026-09-03 13:20:33)
  Andy Burnham has committed to reaching the Nato target of 3.5% spending by 2035, but not 3% by 2030.
• Andy Burnham praises UK-EU ties in meeting with Emmanuel Macron (2026-09-03 11:51:36)
  The pair are discussing small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.
• Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election (2026-09-03 08:45:04)
  The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.
• Zack Polanksi seeks to stand for by-election in former PM Starmer's seat (2026-09-03 08:14:29)
  The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.
• MoD withheld information about nuclear test veterans' records, ex-minister claims (2026-09-03 06:52:25)
  Cold War veterans who oversaw nuclear tests have claimed they caused lifelong health problems.
• 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.
• Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says (2026-09-03 00:44:36)
  Some MPs have pressed for the government to introduce a cap on UK-based donors.
• Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge (2026-09-02 20:43:06)
  The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.
• 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.
• Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats (2026-09-02 15:57:16)
  Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
• 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.
• What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power? (2026-08-26 05:33:53)
  Plaid ministers say they are making good progress but the opposition say little has been achieved.
• 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.
• Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage? (2026-08-14 14:50:02)
  As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.
• What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win? (2026-08-14 11:55:16)
  The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.
• 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.
• Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options? (2026-07-29 10:47:08)
  With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.
• 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.
• Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to? (2026-07-24 13:04:47)
  BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for
• 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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