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• Chris Mason: Jitters, uncertainty and hope as UK awaits Trump tariff decision (2025-04-02 00:46:39)
  Talks are continuing between London and Washington at quite an intensity, our political editor writes.
• Grooming inquiry lawyer asked Home Office 'do you still want me?' (2025-04-01 21:45:00)
  Tom Crowther KC suggests there has been little progress nearly three months since his role was announced.
• FM criticises UK minister for saying she backs cuts (2025-04-01 17:57:03)
  Eluned Morgan criticises a senior Welsh Labour colleague for saying she backed benefits cuts.
• Sentencing council to be reviewed after two-tier row (2025-04-01 16:51:13)
  It comes after ministers introduced a law overriding new guidelines on minority offender sentencing.
• Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears (2025-04-01 16:32:02)
  Families argue that the policy "interferes with the fundamental right to an education".
• UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10 (2025-04-01 16:19:04)
  Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.
• Adoption fund to continue after families 'left in limbo' (2025-04-01 15:56:32)
  Families had been calling for clarity for months about the therapy fund, which expired on Monday.
• Minister who bet on election in line for peerage (2025-04-01 15:12:24)
  Conservative Sir Alister Jack - who bet on the election date - is set to be given a seat in the Lords.
• UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says (2025-04-01 14:18:53)
  Keir Starmer says he is "keeping all options on the table" to respond to new US trade tariffs.
• UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds (2025-04-01 07:42:51)
  Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption.
• Minister warns of risk from foreign donors (2025-04-01 02:54:37)
  Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali is planning measures to protect against foreign political interference.
• Sentencing guidelines ditched after 'two-tier' row (2025-03-31 18:45:18)
  It comes after the government said it would pass an emergency law to override the guidance.
• Sentencing guidelines delayed after 'two-tier' row (2025-03-31 18:13:59)
  It comes after the government said it would pass an emergency law to override the guidance.
• Birmingham declares major incident over bin strike (2025-03-31 17:14:16)
  City council leader John Cotton says the action is being taken because of public health concerns.
• Emergency sentencing law will not pass before Easter (2025-03-31 15:52:40)
  The PM says legislation will overrule guidelines which prompted claims of "two-tier justice".
• Buses in Wales to be brought under public control (2025-03-31 15:52:19)
  Ministers have promised a "simpler" network replacing a system where bus companies set their own timetables.
• UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says (2025-03-31 15:40:16)
  Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.
• UK expects to be affected by Trump tariffs - No 10 (2025-03-31 12:59:37)
  Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.
• Adolescence hard to watch as a dad, Starmer tells creators (2025-03-31 12:34:09)
  Sir Keir Starmer tells them there is not a "policy lever that can be pulled" to combat online misogyny.
• Lib Dems aim to become 'party of Middle England' (2025-03-31 11:14:41)
  Sir Ed Davey says they're vying for votes in Tory-run council areas, in his local election launch.
• Fragmented policing on small boats was exploited, says PM (2025-03-31 11:00:41)
  UK-hosted talks, seen as the first of their kind, aim to increase international co-operation.
• Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost (2025-03-31 03:15:32)
  Community pharmacies have delayed protest action after the government agreed a new funding package.
• UK to host 40 countries for illegal migration summit (2025-03-30 23:10:10)
  The talks, seen as the first of their kind, will aim to increase international co-operation.
• Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on economic deal (2025-03-30 21:35:11)
  The call comes after sources at No 10 say the government is prepared to retaliate against US tariffs if needed.
• Government to table law overriding sentencing rules (2025-03-30 14:47:11)
  The new legislation comes in response to a row over how ethnic minority offenders should be sentenced.
• Work checks can cut illegal migration, says Cooper (2025-03-30 14:43:36)
  The government has unveiled plans to expand work eligibility tests to workers in the "gig economy".
• Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England (2025-03-30 03:27:25)
  The government hopes the move will end the "unfair postcode lottery" some women face.
• UK prepared to retaliate against US tariffs, No 10 sources say (2025-03-30 01:46:58)
  The UK is in last-minute negotiations with the White House ahead of US tariffs being implemented.
• Reform UK launches 'most ambitious' local election campaign (2025-03-28 23:59:23)
  Reform is hoping for major gains at it contests nearly all the1,600 council seats up for re-election on 1 May.
• Reform UK launch 'most ambitious' local election campaign (2025-03-28 22:48:33)
  Reform is hoping for major gains at it contests nearly all the1,600 council seats up for re-election on 1 May.
• Labour councillors resign over Starmer's leadership (2025-03-28 20:05:20)
  The three councillors say they disagree with recent policy choices taken by the Westminster party.
• Minister threatens to override new sentencing rules in 'two-tier' row (2025-03-28 16:22:22)
  It follows a row with the Sentencing Council over how ethnic minority offenders should be sentenced.
• Reform UK to launch local election campaign (2025-03-28 16:04:29)
  Reform is hoping for major gains at it contests nearly all the1,600 council seats up for re-election on 1 May.
• PM hails £415m boost for North of England rail (2025-03-28 15:45:51)
  Sir Keir Starmer says upgrading rail connections could "massively improve" people's lives.
• Authority to scrap public questions at meetings (2025-03-28 14:03:47)
  Opponents criticise the plan which will see Mayor Ben Houchen hold Question Time events instead.
• First minister refuses to back welfare cuts (2025-03-28 13:55:04)
  Eluned Morgan refuses to back benefit cuts announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier this week.
• Trump giving too much ground on Ukraine, says Farage (2025-03-28 13:19:04)
  The Reform UK leader says Russia appears to be "getting far too much" in US-led ceasefire talks.
• Major funding package to improve rail services (2025-03-28 12:56:51)
  Sir Keir Starmer says the "new" cash will go towards the Transpennine electrification scheme.
• Starmer reveals £415m funding for North rail link (2025-03-28 12:56:51)
  Sir Keir Starmer says the "new" cash will go towards the Transpennine electrification scheme.
• PM's spokesman quits Downing Street after nine months (2025-03-28 12:53:55)
  Veteran Labour spin doctor Matthew Doyle says "it's time to pass the baton" on in a shake-up of the PM's media team.
• Sentencing body rebuffs minister in 'two-tier' row (2025-03-28 12:42:42)
  Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she is "extremely disappointed" by the sentencing council decision.
• PM's communications chief quits after nine months (2025-03-28 10:56:01)
  Veteran Labour spin doctor Matthew Doyle says "it's time to pass the baton" on in a shake-up of the PM's media team.
• UK car firms urge help as Trump tariffs loom (2025-03-28 10:41:54)
  Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tax on exports.
• UK carmakers to meet government over Trump tariffs (2025-03-28 09:17:35)
  Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tariff on exports.
• Ukrainians lose out on jobs and homes over visa uncertainty (2025-03-28 00:05:48)
  Some employers and landlords are reluctant to hire or rent to Ukrainians because their visas are due to expire.
• David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along (2025-03-28 00:00:13)
  Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
• UK child poverty numbers reach a record high (2025-03-27 21:26:36)
  About 31% of children are living in relative poverty after housing costs, government figures show.
• Men make sacrifices many women don't for top jobs, Farage says (2025-03-27 20:39:21)
  The Reform leader makes the comments on the role of women in the workplace at an event in Westminster.
• Government to fall short of housing target, figures suggest (2025-03-27 18:17:14)
  The government will not get close to the extra homes needed to hit its housing in England, figures say.
• UK not entering trade war with US, says Starmer (2025-03-27 18:06:26)
  The UK is in "intense negotiations" with the US over tariff plans, the prime minister says.
• Blackcurrant in Guinness 'a cardinal sin', says MP (2025-03-27 17:52:11)
  During a debate on St Patrick's Day and Northern Irish affairs, MPs commend Ireland on its contribution to "the great British pub".
• Watch: Don't call civil servants 'pen-pushers', says Sue Gray (2025-03-27 17:20:43)
  Watch: Don't call civil servants 'pen-pushers', says Sue Gray
• Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October (2025-03-27 17:04:27)
  The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?
• Warning taxes could still rise despite benefit cuts (2025-03-27 15:51:27)
  Global uncertainty over Trump's tariffs could derail the chancellor's plans, economists warn.
• Increase sanctions on Russia to secure peace, Starmer says (2025-03-27 14:47:20)
  Now is not the time for pulling back or weakening sanctions, prime minister says at summit in Paris.
• Starmer accuses Putin of 'playing games' over Ukraine peace deal (2025-03-27 14:47:20)
  Now is not the time for pulling back or weakening sanctions, prime minister says at summit in Paris.
• The five steps that could lead to UK tax rises in October (2025-03-27 14:29:04)
  The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?
• Minister sorry for pocket money example on benefits (2025-03-27 13:01:48)
  Darren Jones apologises for the "tactless" comments after critics branded them "offensive" and "patronising".
• Swinney leads tributes to SNP minister McKelvie (2025-03-27 12:50:48)
  Emotional parliamentarians shared their memories of McKelvie following her death at the age of 57.
• Reeves won't take more free tickets after backlash (2025-03-27 12:25:06)
  The chancellor has faced criticism for accepting free tickets to watch Sabrina Carpenter from a box.
• Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure (2025-03-27 11:09:50)
  The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.
• Minister sorry for comparing benefits to pocket money (2025-03-27 09:54:50)
  Darren Jones apologises for the "tactless" comments after critics branded them "offensive" and "patronising".
• Starmer accuses Putin of hollow promises on ceasefire (2025-03-27 09:50:12)
  The prime minister is co-hosting a summit of the "coalition of the willing" on Ukraine in Paris.
• Death and rape threats among abuse suffered by politicians (2025-03-27 06:32:07)
  Some MLAs are considering leaving elected politics over the abuse they and their families face, BBC News NI understands.
• Why are MPs debating changes to daylight saving? (2025-03-27 06:10:28)
  Alex Mayer MP is calling for a return to "Churchill Time" where clocks are set two hours ahead.
• Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK (2025-03-27 06:05:09)
  The strategy from the UK government has been to wrangle in private and say as little as possible in public, our political editor writes.
• Anxiety over welfare cuts rises among Labour MPs (2025-03-26 20:14:34)
  There is some unease in Labour's ranks over the planned savings to welfare in the Spring Statement.
• Next free speech fine may cost millions, unis told (2025-03-26 19:30:15)
  The regulator has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for failing to protect free speech on campus.
• Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day? (2025-03-26 19:22:45)
  The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.
• Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure (2025-03-26 19:19:52)
  The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.
• Faisal Islam: Reeves is in danger of being boxed in by her own rules (2025-03-26 19:07:06)
  The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.
• BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up? (2025-03-26 17:23:30)
  BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.
• Warning taxes could still rise despite welfare cuts (2025-03-26 17:20:29)
  The chancellor is set to meet her financial rules, but her room for manoeuvre remains tight, leading to speculation over tax rises.
• Reeves squeezes benefits as 2025 growth forecast halved (2025-03-26 16:16:46)
  The chancellor unveils defence spending boost and welfare changes in Spring Statement.
• Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn (2025-03-26 14:55:25)
  Planning reforms could result in 1.3 million new homes by the end of the decade, watchdog says.
• Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money (2025-03-26 14:42:13)
  While the Spring Statement focusses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.
• Growth forecast halved for 2025 but later years upgraded (2025-03-26 14:33:06)
  The economy is now predicted to grow by only 1% in 2025 but the OBR thinks growth will pick up in the following years.
• Watch: What to know about the Spring Statement...in 58 seconds (2025-03-26 14:27:36)
  Henry Zeffman explains what you need to know about the Spring Statement.
• Watch: What to know about the Spring Statement... in 58 seconds (2025-03-26 14:27:36)
  Henry Zeffman explains what you need to know about the Spring Statement.
• Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance (2025-03-26 13:19:45)
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.
• 'I get £800 a month as a student - it's tight' (2025-03-26 11:54:52)
  As the chancellor prepares to update her plans for the economy we hear how ordinary people are tackling their own financial challenges.
• Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected (2025-03-26 09:00:47)
  Inflation fell to 2.8% in February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.
• Faisal Islam: No tax rises and no return to austerity but will it last? (2025-03-26 07:25:06)
  The Spring Statement is "not a Budget", but the chancellor is facing major tax and spending challenges.
• Reeves to make fresh welfare cuts in Spring Statement (2025-03-26 07:19:10)
  The chancellor is set to expand cuts to benefits after being told the reforms would save less than planned.
• Government concerns over assisted dying timeline (2025-03-26 04:04:50)
  The Labour MP bringing the bill says she is "disappointed" to be proposing pushing the implementation deadline to 2029.
• Reeves to make new welfare cuts in Spring Statement (2025-03-26 00:50:22)
  The chancellor will warn of a "changing world" as she sets out the latest plans for the economy.
• 'As a student, £800 a month is quite tight' (2025-03-26 00:02:18)
  As the chancellor prepares to update her plans for the economy we hear how ordinary people are tackling their own financial challenges.
• Sussex university fined £585k in free speech row (2025-03-25 23:58:26)
  The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech.
• University of Sussex fined £585k in free speech row (2025-03-25 23:58:26)
  The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech.
• University of Sussex fined £585k in transgender free speech row (2025-03-25 23:58:26)
  The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech.
• Local elections 2025: Is there an election in my area? (2025-03-25 14:18:10)
  Find out whether there is an election near you on 1 May using our postcode lookup tool.
• Watch: Starmer visits UK nuclear-armed submarine (2025-03-20 04:24:56)
  The prime minister pays a rare visit to the crew of HMS Vanguard, as the submarine returns to UK waters after more than 200 days of patrol.
• Ministers struggle to quell MP concerns over benefit cuts (2025-03-19 18:28:43)
  Ministers have been meeting Labour MPs worried about new restrictions to disability payments.
• What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected? (2025-03-19 08:16:12)
  The government says changes to the welfare system will save £5bn and get people into work.
• Chris Mason: Uncertainty over benefits changes could go on for some time yet (2025-03-18 23:35:33)
  It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul.
• Does cutting benefits actually work? (2025-03-18 17:03:34)
  The government has set out plans to save billions of pounds from the welfare bill - how have previous attempts to do this fared?
• At-a-glance: Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-up (2025-03-18 16:13:44)
  How Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans.
• Could Starmer be in for a benefits rebellion as tribes clash in his own party? (2025-03-15 13:05:44)
  Labour may have ditched its factional in-fighting - but deep welfare cuts could reignite tensions.
• Chris Mason: Starmer echoes Liz Truss on reform of government (2025-03-13 15:18:13)
  Sir Keir's argument overlaps with the former PM's - that the proliferation of arm's length bodies slow down change.
• Bonfire of the quangos? Keir Starmer pledges shake-up of regulators (2025-03-13 11:39:57)
  The PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an "active government" in a speech later.
• How will the latest Trump tariffs affect the UK? (2025-03-12 16:13:02)
  How much will the UK be hit by US tariffs and what happens next?
• Sturgeon remains the biggest name in Scottish politics (2025-03-12 14:22:54)
  Nicola Sturgeon's decision to stand down as an MSP was obvious but it still has the capacity to startle, says BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell.

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