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Last update: 2025-04-19 12:21:03
Number of headlines in database: 85
Last update: 2025-04-19 12:21:03
BBC News - Politics Headlines
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Pubs to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversary (2025-04-18 21:31:03)
The government has given the go-ahead for pubs and bars to stay open for two hours longer than usual. -
Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks (2025-04-18 18:19:54)
The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month. -
Reform and Greens aim high in volatile mayoral contests (2025-04-18 00:51:33)
Smaller parties are looking to cause an upset in mayoral contests in Hull and the West of England. -
Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises (2025-04-18 00:32:23)
Fire services across England say they will struggle to meet the cost of a rise in employer National Insurance. -
Trump suggests UK state visit set for September (2025-04-17 21:43:26)
Earlier this year, King Charles III invited Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit. -
Zelensky urges US and Europe to pressure Russia to end war (2025-04-17 15:07:06)
A Kremlin spokesman dismissed the talks between Ukraine, Europe and the US, which took place in Paris. -
Teachers will rally against Labour over pay, says union leader (2025-04-17 13:26:10)
The National Education Union's general secretary says Labour MPs could pay a 'high political price'. -
Jenrick adds hundreds to WhatsApp group in mix-up (2025-04-17 11:37:29)
Hundreds of contacts were mistakenly added to a group set up to promote the Tory MP's marathon run. -
'Romeo and Juliet' exclusion added to new crime law (2025-04-17 11:33:33)
The Crime and Policing Bill puts a new duty on teachers, GPs, and other professionals to report concerns or face criminal sanctions. -
'Romeo and Juliet' clause exempts consensual teen sex (2025-04-17 11:33:33)
The Crime and Policing Bill puts a new duty on teachers, GPs, and other professionals to report concerns or face criminal sanctions. -
NHS will be pursued if gender policies don't change, equalities watchdog says (2025-04-17 09:06:18)
It comes after a Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. -
US to hold talks on Ukraine with European allies (2025-04-17 08:17:17)
Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to broker a swift end to the ongoing conflict. -
Public bodies to get new guidance after ruling on definition of a woman (2025-04-17 07:27:24)
Public bodies will have to review policies after the Supreme Court's ruling a woman is based on biological sex. -
Losing mum and seat in July was traumatic - Coffey (2025-04-17 04:39:43)
Former MP Therese Coffey says losing her 20,000 majority meant she could spend time with her mother. -
Business groups urge changes to workers' rights bill (2025-04-17 02:32:19)
The proposed new law includes a right to sick pay on day one of work and guaranteed hours. -
Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital (2025-04-17 00:29:58)
GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says. -
UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading (2025-04-16 18:10:56)
People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. -
UK bans EU cheese and meat to stop disease spreading (2025-04-16 18:10:56)
People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. -
Birmingham bin strike to continue as talks collapse (2025-04-16 15:46:08)
The leader of Birmingham City Council says refuse collectors need not lose a penny. -
Westminster's tortuous battle with the gender question (2025-04-16 15:39:11)
Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders have tied themselves in knots over the question: "What is a woman?" -
Supreme Court backs 'biological' definition of woman (2025-04-16 15:12:55)
The landmark ruling could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales. -
EU names seven countries as safe in plan to fast-track migrant returns (2025-04-16 14:48:26)
Citizens from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia would all have their claims fast-tracked. -
Women's campaigners celebrate court win - but what will it change? (2025-04-16 13:27:12)
There were scenes of jubilation for women's campaigners outside the Supreme Court as the ruling was read out. -
Bin deal closer if council puts all in writing - union (2025-04-16 12:39:11)
Unite says Birmingham City Council's leader told the BBC nobody needs to be losing income. -
UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal (2025-04-16 12:13:36)
The scheme would return illegal migrants who cross the Channel in exchange for the UK taking legal migrants. -
MP attacks ex-chief whip peerage after tell-all book (2025-04-16 09:54:25)
Honour for ex-Welsh secretary who revealed secrets from his time as Tory chief whip is questioned. -
Falling petrol prices push UK inflation down (2025-04-16 09:36:04)
Inflation falls in the year to March as the price of petrol drops. -
More negotiations in Birmingham bin dispute (2025-04-16 09:27:36)
Union members rejected the council's latest pay offer, weeks after hundreds began an all-out strike. -
Lib Dems call for rural crime teams in police forces (2025-04-16 08:07:23)
The party says the policy would be funded by scrapping Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales. -
Former MP paid 'six figures' for Big Brother stint (2025-04-16 05:45:10)
Former Conservative MP for Lichfield was the first to be evicted from Celebrity Big Brother on Friday. -
Extra staff to check Carer's Allowance overpayments (2025-04-15 19:36:31)
Some carers have been told to pay back thousands of pounds after being overpaid the benefit for years. -
Man in court accused of threats to kill Farage (2025-04-15 18:19:26)
Afghan national Fayaz Khan is accused of threatening to kill the Reform UK party leader in a TikTok video. -
Farage clashes with teaching union over 'far right' claim (2025-04-15 17:31:27)
National Education Union members call for funds to be used to help campaign against Reform UK candidates. -
Backlash over 'distressing' cuts to adoption fund (2025-04-15 16:06:05)
The amount of funding families can access to pay for therapy for adopted children has been cut by 40%. -
Charities criticise 'distressing' cuts to adoption fund (2025-04-15 16:06:05)
The amount of funding families can access to pay for therapy for adopted children has been cut by 40%. -
UK cautious over future Chinese steel investment (2025-04-15 15:01:21)
Business Secretary says steel is a 'sensitive sector' after crucial materials arrive at British Steel -
Think about slavery before buying cheap clothes - ex-PM (2025-04-15 13:25:37)
The former prime minister says the issue of modern slavery has fallen down the political agenda. -
Birmingham council 'on track' to clear waste backlog (2025-04-15 13:15:14)
Bin workers remain in a stand-off with the council after an all-out strike started on 11 March. -
Betting charges politician removed from committees (2025-04-15 11:53:05)
Senedd member Russell George is one of 15 people facing charges over alleged betting offences. -
Faisal Islam: A UK-US deal sounds good but it is all about the detail (2025-04-15 11:45:12)
Britain is being taxed by US despite having no trade deficit but the UK may have some leverage. -
Minister's X account hacked to promote crypto scam (2025-04-15 11:26:55)
The MP's office says "steps were taken quickly to secure the account and remove misleading posts". -
British Steel secures supplies to keep furnaces burning (2025-04-15 10:17:34)
The government says the Scunthorpe plant will receive raw materials from the US and Australia. -
UK jobs market weakens as employment costs grow (2025-04-15 09:18:04)
The number of job vacancies and people on payrolls fell ahead of changes to National Insurance and wages. -
'Don't take too long to do right thing' - Hillsborough mum's plea to PM (2025-04-15 05:19:31)
On the 36th anniversary of Hillsborough Margaret Aspinall calls for the strongest new legislation. -
'Good chance' of US-UK trade deal, says Vance (2025-04-15 04:02:21)
The Trump administration's trade policy shakeup has caused global economic turmoil. -
Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe to keep British Steel blast furnaces going (2025-04-14 23:08:59)
The government says the Scunthorpe plant will receive raw materials from the US and Australia. -
A1 dualling hit by lack of government 'enthusiasm' (2025-04-14 18:55:02)
The axed scheme to upgrade a 13-mile (20km) stretch is discussed at a Northumberland hustings event. -
No 10 'confident' British Steel furnaces will stay on (2025-04-14 18:17:30)
Vital materials stored nearby to the Scunthorpe plant will arrive in the "coming days", Downing Street says. -
Birmingham bin strike to continue as workers 'overwhelmingly' reject deal (2025-04-14 17:57:37)
The month-long walkout has seen bin bags and fly-tipped rubbish piled high on Birmingham's streets. -
Keir Starmer paid £54,718 in tax last year (2025-04-14 17:49:46)
The prime minister, his deputy and the chancellor publish summaries of their taxes for 2023/24. -
Birmingham bin strike to continue as deal rejected (2025-04-14 16:09:04)
The month-long walkout has seen bin bags and fly-tipped rubbish piled high on Birmingham's streets. -
Jo Stevens plays down first minister benefits spat (2025-04-14 15:45:20)
The Welsh secretary says she is getting on well with Eluned Morgan despite a spat over benefits. -
Government 'confident' British Steel furnaces will stay on (2025-04-14 15:39:32)
Vital materials stored nearby to the Scunthorpe plant will arrive in the "coming days", Downing Street says. -
Libel claim against Matt Hancock can go to trial (2025-04-14 13:55:00)
Ex-MP Andrew Bridgen says the former health secretary defamed him, which Mr Hancock denies. -
Reform stands by candidate over racist post in 2013 (2025-04-14 12:52:09)
Conservatives in Leicestershire have called for the Reform UK candidate to be suspended. -
MP Siddiq attacks 'smear campaign' after arrest warrant (2025-04-14 12:36:46)
Bangladeshi authorities issued the arrest warrant over allegations of corruption, which the British MP denies. -
MP Tulip Siddiq attacks 'smear campaign' after arrest warrant (2025-04-14 11:45:11)
Bangladeshi authorities issued the arrest warrant over allegations of corruption, which the British MP denies. -
'Stop Brexit man' cleared over noisy protest (2025-04-14 10:56:22)
Steve Bray is found not guilty of flouting a police ban after playing loud music outside Parliament. -
Ex-MP Craig Williams among 15 charged with betting offences (2025-04-14 10:18:57)
The investigation was launched last year following bets placed on the timing of the 2024 general election. -
MPs reject two-tier policing claims in 2024 riots (2025-04-14 08:08:03)
The policing response was "entirely appropriate" given the violence and criminality, a report finds. -
Race to keep furnaces burning at British Steel plant (2025-04-14 01:19:28)
The government is working to obtain coal to power the company's furnaces after passing an emergency law to take control of its site. -
Some police forces unprepared for summer riots, MPs find (2025-04-13 23:03:56)
The policing response was "entirely appropriate" given the violence and criminality, the report found. -
Army experts called in over Birmingham bin strike (2025-04-13 23:00:05)
The government says office-based military experts will help because of the "public health risk". -
Record number of migrants cross Channel in 2025 so far (2025-04-13 22:17:02)
Some 656 people crossed the Channel on Saturday, the highest number recorded in a single day this year. -
MP barred from Hong Kong says it was to 'shut me up' (2025-04-13 17:53:05)
The MP for Bath says she was given no reason for being refused entry, and wants "some answers". -
Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq (2025-04-13 14:10:33)
Lawyers acting for the ex-minister denied the charges, which they said were "politically motivated". -
Reynolds refuses to say if steel furnaces can keep running (2025-04-13 09:47:55)
The government took control of the steelworks to prevent Chinese owners Jingye shutting down production. -
Why did the government take control of British Steel? (2025-04-13 01:48:28)
An emergency law has handed control of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel to the government. -
Chris Mason: As British Steel law rushed through Parliament, officials waited in hotel (2025-04-12 23:39:53)
For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political editor. -
Chris Mason: British Steel law rushed through Parliament but it is just a stop gap (2025-04-12 23:39:53)
For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political editor. -
Lib Dem MP refused entry to Hong Kong (2025-04-12 21:34:18)
Party leader Sir Ed Davey urges the foreign secretary to summon the Chinese ambassador for an explanation. -
Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage bus (2025-04-12 20:33:26)
Lord Hendy has apologised in full for the "error of judgement" and will reportedly accept the sanctions. -
UK takes control of British Steel under emergency powers (2025-04-12 17:04:25)
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says nationalisation is "likely" next step as Parliament rushes law through. -
UK seeks emergency powers to take over British Steel (2025-04-12 16:15:34)
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says nationalisation is "likely" next step as Parliament rushes law through. -
Grangemouth closure 'not comparable' to British Steel, MPs told (2025-04-12 13:13:28)
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn challenged the UK government over similarities to the closure of the Scottish oil refinery -
Laura Kuenssberg: Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to? (2025-04-12 05:00:21)
The vote later won't determine British Steel's future, but is a first step towards a possible nationalisation. -
Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it? (2025-04-12 00:37:41)
MPs are having an emergency debate on the future of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel. -
Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list in full (2025-04-11 15:22:05)
The former prime minister has handed out 36 honours, including to well-known ex-ministers and former advisors. -
Who can vote in the May local elections? (2025-04-10 12:10:09)
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May. -
Matt Chorley: Local elections might lack glamour - but they matter (2025-04-10 05:11:33)
The 5 live host considers what's at stake on a trip to the heart of some of the big battles on 1 May. -
How exposed is the UK to Trump's tariff chaos? (2025-04-09 23:01:39)
The exact impact remains uncertain - but some of the emerging fallout may have an upside - here's why. -
Sarah Brown: We lost our daughter. Now we're helping other premature babies (2025-04-09 05:21:32)
There was an outpouring of support from the public after the death of Sarah and Gordon Brown's daughter Jennifer. -
Local elections 2025: Who is standing in my area? (2025-04-07 11:58:51)
Find out whether there is an election near you in May and who the candidates are, using our lookup tool. -
Who's standing in the Runcorn by-election? (2025-04-02 16:37:29)
A total of 15 people are vying to be the next MP for Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire. -
Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance (2025-03-26 16:09:08)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.