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UK's top data and AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour (2026-06-19 20:28:33)
Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour. -
PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit (2026-06-19 20:19:15)
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable. -
Burnham 'hard act to follow' for new mayor - locals (2026-06-19 16:57:57)
As Andy Burnham becomes MP for Makerfield, Greater Manchester reacts to his departure as mayor. -
Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections (2026-06-19 16:33:47)
Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics. -
Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win? (2026-06-19 14:34:47)
Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election. -
The key figures in Andy Burnham's inner circle (2026-06-19 14:06:15)
The MPs and advisers likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10. -
Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies? (2026-06-19 14:00:16)
After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy. -
Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch (2026-06-19 13:20:44)
Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP. -
Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks (2026-06-19 13:19:03)
Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two. -
MP arrested on suspicion of assault and coercion (2026-06-19 13:14:34)
The Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury Cameron Thomas has had the whip suspended pending a police investigation. -
Badenoch on Tory Aberdeen South by-election win (2026-06-19 11:42:29)
The Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South from the SNP. -
Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win (2026-06-19 10:57:49)
The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat. -
Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes (2026-06-19 10:57:45)
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election. -
How does a Labour leadership contest work? (2026-06-19 10:22:58)
Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament. -
I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM (2026-06-19 09:36:08)
I will run, I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM -
Labour minister responds to Burnham win (2026-06-19 09:16:11)
Housing minister Steve Reed recalled previous Conservative leadership contests. -
What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM? (2026-06-19 08:38:42)
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand? -
The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-election (2026-06-19 08:25:29)
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. -
Who is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime minister (2026-06-19 08:09:44)
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster. -
Burnham says Labour has final chance to change after Makerfield by-election win (2026-06-19 07:32:00)
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes. -
Only Andy Burnham could beat us in Makerfield, Reform UK board member says (2026-06-19 07:16:17)
Reform UK's Dan Barker claimed his party would have beat "any other [Labour] candidate" -
Watch: Andy Burnham delivers victory speech (2026-06-19 06:52:45)
Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election. -
Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester (2026-06-19 06:27:34)
Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor. -
Voters want the PM gone - Reform UK's Tice (2026-06-19 06:22:04)
Reform's Richard Tice responds to the result of the Makerfield by-election. -
'Imminent threat' to Starmer after Burnham's win (2026-06-19 06:13:11)
What Andy Burnham's win in the Makerfield by-election means for the prime minister. -
Chris Mason: Burnham's emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decision (2026-06-19 05:38:07)
The PM will see the stonking scale of Andy Burnham's victory - will it shift his outlook, his defiance, so frequently recently expressed? -
Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point (2026-06-19 05:23:45)
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes. -
Burnham's won, how long will Starmer carry on? (2026-06-19 05:13:38)
Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election raises questions about Keir Starmer future as PM. -
Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success (2026-06-19 04:46:48)
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it. -
Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech (2026-06-19 04:35:43)
Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. -
Watch: Who is Andy Burnham?... in 90 seconds (2026-06-19 04:29:59)
The former Mayor of Greater Manchester won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way to challenge Starmer. -
Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years (2026-06-19 03:32:06)
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. -
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests (2026-06-18 23:05:05)
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU. -
MP Cameron Thomas suspended amid police investigation (2026-06-18 18:45:24)
It is understood the MP was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday. -
Jarvis 'working round clock' to finalise defence plan (2026-06-18 17:38:54)
The UK's new defence secretary is under pressure to publish the blueprint after repeated delays. -
Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial to continue deliberations on Friday (2026-06-18 15:56:34)
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. -
Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released (2026-06-18 15:07:21)
A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead. -
Promised June meeting between first minister and Starmer not taking place (2026-06-18 14:01:48)
Starmer had promised meeting with first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland this month. -
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices (2026-06-18 12:50:33)
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. -
Zack Polanski cleared over houseboat tax row (2026-06-18 12:45:38)
Polanski was registered to vote at an east London marina but was not paying council tax. -
Reform MS's comments spark Senedd walkout (2026-06-18 12:41:19)
A speech by a Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparked a Senedd walkout. -
Interest rates kept on hold at 3.75% (2026-06-18 11:09:25)
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. -
New UK defence secretary meets Nato allies without investment plan in place (2026-06-18 09:35:52)
Nato members have been urged to present "clear, concrete and credible plans" for raising defence spending. -
Number of job vacancies hits five year-low (2026-06-18 08:44:12)
Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff. -
'Scared to go to work': Shop assistant tells of customer abuse (2026-06-18 08:19:57)
Finnola Tzagorakis shared her story as MPs debated tackling abuse against people in customer facing roles. -
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years (2026-06-18 07:30:57)
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall. -
Voters head to the polls for Makerfield by-election (2026-06-18 06:08:21)
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP. -
Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections (2026-06-18 05:17:07)
Residents in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry are choosing new members of parliament. -
Make sex education mandatory, says Labour MP (2026-06-18 04:58:05)
The Labour MP's draft legislation will be debated during Friday sittings in Parliament. -
Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England (2026-06-17 23:01:11)
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. -
Walkout in Senedd as Reform politician accused of racism sparks second row (2026-06-17 17:55:14)
Speech by Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparks Welsh Parliament walkout. -
Starmer remains defiant as leadership challenge inches closer (2026-06-17 17:32:29)
The prime minister wants to raise the political bar for his potential challengers to clear. -
Streeting is prepared to trigger leadership race (2026-06-17 16:07:04)
Wes Streeting has suggested he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister as early as next week. -
Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election (2026-06-17 14:19:41)
Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election in a contest that could determine who becomes the next prime minister. -
Streeting suggests he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week (2026-06-17 10:08:44)
But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister “to take a decision on his own terms”. -
PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election (2026-06-17 09:17:37)
Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield. -
Starmer sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest (2026-06-17 08:08:56)
The prime minister urges Andy Burnham and the party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election. -
Starmer: Leadership challenges are 'wrong' (2026-06-17 07:37:57)
The prime minister spoke to the BBC ahead of the Makerfield by-election on Thursday. -
Streeting would 'be prepared' to trigger leadership contest as early as next week (2026-06-17 01:43:56)
But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister “to take a decision on his own terms”. -
Streeting says he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week (2026-06-17 01:43:56)
But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister “to take a decision on his own terms”. -
'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship (2026-06-16 21:44:25)
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course before the shots were fired. -
Troubles bill risks helping IRA goals, says ex-minister Carns (2026-06-16 18:33:01)
Al Carns has said the bill was one of the reasons he stepped down as armed forces minister. -
Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel (2026-06-16 18:12:49)
BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel. -
MoD investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in Channel (2026-06-16 16:19:05)
A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight. -
Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies (2026-06-16 15:52:22)
Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies. -
Streeting warns against 'expensive' Labour leadership pledges (2026-06-16 15:47:46)
The ex-health secretary says he would not make campaign promises that he would have to later reverse. -
Labour activist admits vote rigging offence (2026-06-16 15:20:14)
Gabriel Leroy, a former councillor in Southend, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse Act. -
UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns (2026-06-16 14:04:31)
Sir Richard Knighton backs ex-defence secretary John Healey's claim the government is not providing adequate funds. -
Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey (2026-06-16 13:36:35)
The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation. -
UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says (2026-06-16 12:19:21)
The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway. -
Starmer pleased 'justice has been done' after arson attacks (2026-06-16 10:50:21)
The prime minister said he was "very pleased for my family's sake" that two men had been convicted of the 2025 arson attacks. -
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal (2026-06-16 06:26:11)
A government spokesman tells the BBC the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment". -
Sister of Jo Cox urges 'common ground' 10 years after her murder (2026-06-16 05:31:19)
Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater reflects a decade after her sister was murdered in Birstall. -
Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader (2026-06-15 23:38:58)
Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard. -
Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election (2026-06-15 17:29:16)
Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election with 14 candidates vying to become the constituency's MP -
Under-16s will be banned from social media from early 2027 (2026-06-15 17:10:03)
Sites including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok will become inaccessible for millions of children, the prime minister has announced. -
Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children' (2026-06-15 16:30:08)
Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s. -
Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers (2026-06-15 13:28:51)
The party says the move would allow it to reverse last year's National Insurance rise for British workers. -
Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals (2026-06-15 13:10:58)
Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups. -
Two men found guilty over Starmer-linked arson attacks (2026-06-15 11:59:30)
Property and a car linked to the prime minister were targeted in arson attacks last year. -
Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms (2026-06-14 22:16:48)
The prime minister promises "bold action" ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children. -
Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93 (2026-06-14 21:39:02)
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement". -
Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation (2026-06-14 21:29:25)
Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist. -
Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job' (2026-06-14 20:05:21)
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords. -
UK electric car sales target set to be weakened (2026-06-14 17:56:07)
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands. -
Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing (2026-06-14 15:52:44)
The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation. -
MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare (2026-06-14 15:50:33)
White wants endometriosis diagnosis and treatment waiting times to be prioritised by the NHS. -
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal (2026-06-14 15:25:33)
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says. -
Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement (2026-06-14 09:51:15)
The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday. -
Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending (2026-06-14 00:42:14)
The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need". -
Defence spending discussions ongoing, says Nandy (2026-06-14 00:42:14)
Negotiations continue over defence spending, the minister says, days after John Healey resigned over funding. -
Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister (2026-06-14 00:42:14)
Negotiations continue over defence spending, Lisa Nandy says, days after John Healey resigned over funding. -
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government (2026-06-13 20:06:40)
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday. -
Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable' (2026-06-13 17:55:41)
Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a "political reason". -
Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told (2026-06-13 16:02:52)
Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea. -
Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall? (2026-06-13 11:59:35)
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg. -
Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row (2026-06-13 06:39:14)
The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest. -
Who's in Keir Starmer's cabinet? (2026-06-12 15:18:17)
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs are currently serving in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet. -
Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe (2026-06-12 14:46:23)
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required". -
What we found out in Starmer's BBC interview (2026-06-12 14:29:46)
It has been a turbulent week for PM, after defence minister John Healey resigned. -
I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisions (2026-06-12 13:59:43)
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money. -
Starmer 'not going to walk away' from leadership (2026-06-12 12:38:56)
The prime minister tells the BBC's Chris Mason it is his "duty" to carry on as prime minister. -
I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending (2026-06-12 12:19:39)
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money. -
Troubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-minister (2026-06-12 11:17:16)
Al Carns cited his opposition to the bill as one of the reasons why he quit the government on Thursday. -
PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns (2026-06-12 09:41:34)
Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary. -
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt (2026-06-12 07:33:08)
The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows. -
Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told (2026-06-12 05:03:32)
Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author. -
Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor (2026-06-12 05:02:15)
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology. -
Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton would overhaul California as governor, he tells BBC (2026-06-12 05:02:15)
The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology. -
Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party (2026-06-12 01:15:49)
The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership. -
Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens (2026-06-11 21:50:20)
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary. -
Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resignation letters in full (2026-06-11 19:56:24)
Healey and Carns spell out why they have quit government in letters to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. -
Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him (2026-06-11 16:42:46)
The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands. -
What's happened to UK defence spending? (2026-06-11 15:21:12)
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending. -
Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show (2026-06-11 13:52:09)
While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen. -
Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats (2026-06-11 12:27:10)
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK -
'Not just offshore jobs': The issues facing voters in Aberdeen South (2026-06-10 05:08:30)
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South. -
All the key points from the Makerfield by-election debate (2026-06-08 19:55:51)
Candidates debate immigration antisocial behaviour, local identity, the cost of living and Wigan delicacies. -
Makerfield by-election candidates' short manifestos (2026-06-08 12:31:42)
The candidates in Makerfield lay out their visions for the constituency ahead of the by-election. -
Election Jersey 2026 (2026-06-07 18:51:33)
Watch live results from Jersey’s General Election as they’re declared, with Matthew Price. -
The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here (2026-06-06 11:08:22)
The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate. -
How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election (2026-06-05 16:00:30)
What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election? -
How would a Labour leadership contest work? (2026-06-05 13:08:51)
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand? -
Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files (2026-06-02 12:50:28)
A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released. -
Mandelson files: What you need to know (2026-06-01 18:46:36)
The government has published more than 1,000 pages of documents about the former US ambassador's appointment. -
Key messages between Mandelson and ministers (2026-06-01 18:23:07)
The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister. -
'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics' (2026-05-28 09:26:30)
The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime minister. -
The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy (2026-05-25 11:08:57)
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago. -
Who is Andy Burnham? Manchester mayor who wants to be prime minister (2026-05-18 12:17:48)
The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first. -
Is it harder than ever to be prime minister? (2026-05-16 23:26:41)
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable? -
How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama (2026-05-15 20:21:08)
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics. -
Relish and dread as Starmer 'shambles' hangs over Scotland and Wales elections (2026-04-25 12:07:54)
Laura Kuenssberg travels to Wales and Scotland to speak to candidates and voters ahead of May 7 polls. -
Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess (2026-04-18 12:32:35)
The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour. -
As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home (2026-03-21 11:27:14)
British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.