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• Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes (2025-07-13 01:30:53)
  The meeting with Wes Streeting will take place next week, the BBC understands.
• Labour not defending workers, says Unite after Rayner row (2025-07-12 11:23:19)
  The union could consider its future relationship with the party, General Secretary Sharon Graham says.
• Rayner in deepening row with union over bin strikes (2025-07-11 17:38:43)
  Unite announced earlier it had suspended her membership over the long-running dispute in Birmingham.
• MP Rupert Lowe cleared by standards watchdog (2025-07-11 17:01:01)
  The standards commissioner says he is satisfied the former Reform MP did not break rules on declaring donations.
• Ex-MP faces two-year wait for betting offences trial (2025-07-11 14:39:16)
  He is one of 15 people accused of cheating by gambling on the date of the 2024 general election.
• Ex-MP faces two year wait for betting offences trial (2025-07-11 14:12:30)
  He is one of 15 people accused of cheating by gambling on the date of the 2024 general election.
• Ban on ticketless football fans set to become law (2025-07-11 13:05:38)
  Fans who force their way into matches will also face a criminal record and a fine of up to £1,000.
• Ex-Reform MP investigated by standards commissioner (2025-07-11 12:37:21)
  The business interests of former Reform MP James McMurdock are at the centre of the investigation.
• Unite votes to suspend Rayner's membership over bin strikes (2025-07-11 11:53:35)
  The union says it is re-examining its relationship with Labour over the long-running dispute.
• Government code aims to stop unfair parking charges (2025-07-11 11:41:21)
  The government wants to stop people being "unfairly penalised" by private car park operators.
• MP Rupert Lowe investigated by standards watchdog (2025-07-11 10:03:21)
  Lowe has yet to declare money he raised to fund an inquiry into gang-based sexual exploitation.
• Plans for cash Isa changes on hold after backlash (2025-07-11 08:28:20)
  There had been reports in recent weeks that the chancellor was going to cut the £20,000 limit.
• UK-France migrant deal 'robust' against legal challenges, Cooper says (2025-07-11 08:06:08)
  The home secretary says the government will resist any attempts to block the deal agreed with France this week.
• Reeves disappointed after economy unexpectedly shrinks (2025-07-11 07:59:12)
  The economy contracted in May for the second month in a row, adding to pressure on the chancellor.
• Plans to cut cash Isa tax-free allowance on hold (2025-07-11 07:34:39)
  There had been reports in recent weeks that the chancellor was going to cut the £20,000 limit.
• Never seen that lady in my life, pupils say of FM (2025-07-11 05:15:20)
  There are calls for a stronger focus on politics as pupils fail to recognise politicians.
• Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world (2025-07-11 05:00:27)
  The UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.
• Is there a secret formula for election-winning slogans? (2025-07-10 23:38:25)
  Political strategist Chris Bruni-Lowe claims in a new book that eight words hold the key to electoral success.
• UK to return some migrants to France within weeks, PM says (2025-07-10 22:00:03)
  The PM says the "one in, one out" deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be "in vain".
• Councillor calls man-made global warming a 'hoax' (2025-07-10 19:54:38)
  The comment came from Nottinghamshire County Council's cabinet member for transport and environment.
• 'One in, one out' sounds simple - but the migrant deal could be complicated (2025-07-10 18:00:31)
  Details aside, the agreement is likely to encounter legal, political and practical obstacles.
• UK to return some migrants to France within weeks - PM (2025-07-10 17:57:57)
  The PM says a deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be "in vain".
• Starmer & Macron Clinch Migrant Deal (2025-07-10 17:28:28)
  Starmer says 'one in, one out' migrant deal with France will begin within weeks
• Investigation into bans for Grenfell firms paused (2025-07-10 16:52:48)
  Campaigners call the further delays "incompetence or outright indifference" following the news.
• It's too easy to claim benefits in UK, Badenoch says (2025-07-10 13:48:19)
  Conservative leader tells the BBC there needs to be a "crack down on people exploiting the system".
• Macron jokes about Larry the cat with Starmer and Reeves (2025-07-10 11:57:03)
  Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron joked about Larry the cat, ahead of talks to finalise a plan on tackling migrants crossing the Channel on small boats.
• Open up places with air-con to help in heatwave, say Lib Dems (2025-07-10 11:26:04)
  Buildings like gyms, leisure centres and libraries allow the public in to help them cope with soaring temperatures, the party says
• UK faces rising and unpredictable threat from Iran, report warns (2025-07-10 10:09:04)
  A wide-ranging report by an intelligence committee has set out the risks Iran poses to the UK.
• Plan for electricity bills based on region dropped (2025-07-10 09:52:55)
  Zonal pricing supporters say the proposal would have meant lower bills, but critics say it could have scared off investment.
• MP takes break from Parliament due to illness (2025-07-10 08:29:32)
  Labour MP Michael Payne says he is "under strict instructions" to rest.
• Chris Mason: Migrant deal will be seen as failure if numbers don't fall (2025-07-10 08:07:40)
  The "one-in-one-out" deal with France to be announced later will have to deter people from getting in small boats.
• Migrant deal will be seen as failure if numbers don't fall (2025-07-10 08:07:40)
  The "one-in-one-out" deal with France to be announced later will have to deter people from getting in small boats.
• Reform-led council may remove net zero targets (2025-07-10 05:25:38)
  The Reform UK-led authority wants a "refocus and revision" of its climate change targets.
• Reform leader says council first to scrap net zero (2025-07-10 05:25:38)
  The Reform UK-led authority wants a "refocus and revision" of its climate change targets.
• Chris Mason: Reform's momentum is making the political weather (2025-07-10 04:42:37)
  Nigel Farage's party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response
• Ban some foreigners from sickness benefits, Tories urge (2025-07-10 03:11:07)
  Leader Kemi Badenoch will set out her plans to restrict welfare payments in a speech on Thursday.
• Ex-Tory chairman Jake Berry defects to Reform UK (2025-07-09 22:17:48)
  Earlier this week David Jones, the ex-Conservative Welsh secretary, also announced he had joined Nigel Farage's party.
• Government's watered-down benefits bill clears Commons (2025-07-09 20:19:30)
  The legislation, which implements some cuts to universal credit, could become law in one month.
• Police preparing for Donald Trump to visit Scotland (2025-07-09 17:13:16)
  The US President is expected to visit his new golf course in Aberdeenshire when it opens later this month.
• Bin lorry drivers face axe as strike talks fail (2025-07-09 16:29:27)
  Birmingham City Council withdraws from talks with union bosses saying they have "run out of time".
• Bin drivers could be axed as strike talks fail (2025-07-09 16:02:45)
  Birmingham City Council withdraws from talks with union bosses saying they have "run out of time".
• UK must refuse to take male small boat migrants - Farage (2025-07-09 14:23:01)
  Downing Street is hoping to finalise a deal with the French President this week to tackle small boat crossings
• Bin strike talks break down as council quits (2025-07-09 14:01:40)
  Birmingham City Council withdraws from talks with union bosses say they have "run out of time".
• Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds (2025-07-09 12:56:47)
  The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise.
• Jury-free trials recommended to save courts from 'collapse' (2025-07-09 07:12:56)
  A senior judge recommends a shake-up of the system, but some barristers argue juries are essential for fair justice.
• Action urged to halt exodus of firms leaving UK (2025-07-09 06:59:13)
  The boss of the CBI says he would support cutting the allowance on cash ISAs to encourage more people to invest in shares.
• France and UK to stop small boats together - Macron (2025-07-08 17:38:56)
  Improving border enforcement is a key point of discussion during Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK.
• MP will not return to Reform after Covid loan claims (2025-07-08 17:03:42)
  James McMurdock says he will continue his career as an independent, after taking "specialist legal advice".
• Former PM Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs (2025-07-08 16:51:42)
  Sunak will take up the part-time role while remaining Conservative MP for Richmond and Northallerton.
• Ministers ditch pet insurance rules for renters (2025-07-08 16:28:32)
  Landlords will no longer be allowed to require tenants with pets to take out special insurance.
• Stats boss quits as minister says new leadership needed (2025-07-08 16:17:13)
  Sir Robert Chote quits as head of UK Statistics Authority, the body responsible for overseeing the Office for National Statistics.
• Post Office scandal had 'disastrous' impact on victims (2025-07-08 16:16:33)
  The scandal may have led to 13 suicides, the report says, as it criticises the "formidable difficulties" for victims getting compensation.
• UK's pension triple lock to cost three times more (2025-07-08 16:00:33)
  The official forecaster warns public finances are in a "relatively vulnerable position" due U-turns.
• PM making progress with France on small boats, says No 10 (2025-07-08 14:59:50)
  Tackling small boat crossings is a key point of discussion during Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK.
• Chris Mason: What happens inside the government's crisis room (2025-07-08 14:15:18)
  Cobra is where senior ministers and officials gather to coordinate the emergency response to a crisis.
• What happens inside the government's crisis room (2025-07-08 14:15:18)
  Cobra is where senior ministers and officials gather to coordinate the emergency response to a crisis.
• UK's pension triple lock to cost three times' higher (2025-07-08 11:33:31)
  The official forecaster warns public finances are in a "relatively vulnerable position" due U-turns.
• French president greeted by King Charles as state visit begins (2025-07-08 11:22:18)
  Emmanuel Macron arrives for a three-day trip and is expected to address Parliament later.
• Resident doctors vote to strike in England (2025-07-08 11:18:04)
  The doctors' union says it will seek fresh talks with ministers before setting strike days.
• Norman Tebbit, key Thatcher ally, dies aged 94 (2025-07-08 10:06:58)
  The Conservative politician served in ministerial jobs throughout the 1980s.
• Children living in 'Dickensian' poverty, commissioner warns (2025-07-08 09:59:18)
  Children's Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza says one told her "in the night rats came and bit his face".
• Norman Tebbit: Outspoken hero of the Conservative political right (2025-07-08 08:17:07)
  Norman Tebbit's radical views on self-help kept him at the cutting edge of Conservative politics.
• Former cabinet minister Norman Tebbit dies aged 94 (2025-07-08 08:04:39)
  The Conservative politician served in ministerial jobs throughout the 1980s.
• Children living in 'Dickensian' poverty, says commissioner (2025-07-08 07:48:00)
  Children's commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza says one child told her "in the night rats came and bit his face".
• Post Office report set to lay bare human impact of IT scandal (2025-07-08 07:47:13)
  Inquiry chair Sir Wyn Williams to release the first part of a report which will also examine compensation.
• Non-disclosure agreements gagging workers to be banned (2025-07-08 07:18:42)
  The government plans to change the law to void confidentiality agreements that silence staff.
• Drugs smuggling 'destabilising' prisons, watchdog says (2025-07-07 23:48:45)
  Prisons inspector's report finds bored inmates and staffing issues are exacerbating demand inside.
• King says France and UK face 'complex threats' (2025-07-07 23:14:39)
  Emmanuel Macron arrives for a three-day trip and is expected to address Parliament later.
• Postmasters await compensation report, but findings on blame months away (2025-07-07 23:01:11)
  The first part of the final report into the Post Office IT scandal is due to be published at midday.
• Post Office report set to lay bare human impact of scandal (2025-07-07 23:01:11)
  Sir Wyn Williams to release the first part of his findings after a long-running inquiry.
• MPs could vote on Premier League free-to-air plan (2025-07-07 22:08:10)
  The Liberal Democrats table an amendment to the Football Governance Bill that proposes showing at least 10 Premier League a season on free-to-air television.
• Workplace misconduct and discrimination NDAs to be banned (2025-07-07 21:44:24)
  There has been concern that non-disclosure agreements have been used to silence those in workplaces suffering harassment.
• Emergency alerts to be sent to UK smartphones (2025-07-07 21:30:45)
  A test message will be sent to smartphones on 7 September, after a previous test revealed technical issues.
• Emergency alert to be sent to smartphones in UK test (2025-07-07 21:30:45)
  A test message will be sent to smartphones on 7 September, after a previous test revealed technical issues.
• Former Tory cabinet minister Jones joins Reform UK (2025-07-07 19:36:43)
  Ex-Welsh secretary David Jones becomes the third former Tory to join Nigel Farage's party in the last two weeks.
• Government urged to keep education plans for children with special needs (2025-07-07 02:48:36)
  Campaigners warn thousands of children could lose access to education if the plans are abolished.
• Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks (2025-07-06 23:16:56)
  Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes.
• Nursery teachers to get £4,500 to work in disadvantaged areas (2025-07-06 23:16:36)
  A new scheme will see early years teachers offered a financial incentive to work in areas with highest needs.
• Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says (2025-07-06 10:04:13)
  Bridget Phillipson does not not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost".
• Family hubs to open in every council in England (2025-07-06 03:36:26)
  Government says £500m plan aims to support an extra half a million more children.
• Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power (2025-07-05 16:11:02)
  What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
• Nick Robinson: Starmer told me he'd met every challenge. But things look bad right now - very bad (2025-07-04 05:53:00)
  Nick Robinson sits down with the prime minister to look back at his first year in Downing Street.
• Watch: PM talks about his 'good personal relationship' with Trump (2025-07-04 05:25:47)
  Watch: PM talks about his 'good personal relationship' with Trump
• A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing (2025-07-03 23:00:55)
  With the economy, immigration, education, welfare and health high on the agenda, has Sir Keir Starmer's top team met their pledges?
• Chancellor Rachel Reeves: 'I had a tough day' (2025-07-03 18:47:28)
  Rachel Reeves said she had had 'a tough day' in her first interview since teary PMQs.
• Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS (2025-07-03 16:29:18)
  The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
• Reeves bounces back after tears but challenges remain (2025-07-03 15:49:22)
  The chancellor draws a line under excruciating episode but still faces the same problems, writes Henry Zeffman.
• The Briefing Room (2025-07-03 13:23:00)
  David Aaronovitch and guests discuss why the benefits bill for disability has ballooned.
• In Our Time (2025-07-03 08:45:00)
  On the value of keeping conversations going with opponents, from the Reformation onwards
• Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around (2025-07-02 23:00:59)
  The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.
• Rachel Reeves' tears raise big questions at top of Labour (2025-07-02 21:16:51)
  Whatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.
• How welfare bill compromises have weakened Starmer (2025-07-02 14:07:04)
  Leila Nathoo on how winning the welfare vote has weakened Starmer
• Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes? (2025-07-02 12:32:48)
  The government watered down its welfare reform plans to get MPs to vote for the benefits bill.
• Analysis: Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons (2025-07-02 05:52:30)
  The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.
• Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons (2025-07-02 05:52:30)
  The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.
• Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted (2025-07-01 19:06:27)
  Check whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
• Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead on welfare cuts (2025-07-01 07:45:00)
  Ministers hope a partial U-turn will win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes later.
• What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims? (2025-06-30 16:58:30)
  The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.
• PM's benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised (2025-06-27 21:16:00)
  After the PM's efforts to mend relations with many on Labour's left, plenty are still unhappy.
• Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost? (2025-06-27 11:43:15)
  The changes could cost up to £3bn which will have to come from higher taxes or cuts elsewhere, given the chancellor's self-imposed borrowing rules.
• Starmer's stormy first year: Why his political honeymoon was so short-lived (2025-06-27 06:23:58)
  As the PM marks a year in office next week - which he will spend grappling with crises - British politics finds itself at an inflection point
• Could this be the most significant Nato summit since the Cold War? (2025-06-23 14:02:57)
  Europe braces for Trump's arrival at the Nato summit with difficult questions over Iran and defence, following the 5% defence spending target he's demanded of allies
• 'Noses out of joint': Colleagues reveal what Reform's Zia Yusuf is like to work for (2025-06-20 23:51:41)
  Some who have worked with the former Reform chairman call him a "powerhouse", but others describe a chaotic workplace.
• Assisted dying bill: What happens next? (2025-06-20 15:14:58)
  The historic bill has cleared all of its Commons stages and now goes for further scrutiny in the Lords.
• Why the assisted dying vote is so significant (2025-06-20 15:11:29)
  The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one - and there are still hurdles to cross before it will be a reality here.
• Is the UK about to get dragged into Iran-Israel conflict? (2025-06-19 22:44:04)
  Britain is almost certain to be affected if the US gets involved - but what role could it play?
• MP once on benefits calls cuts 'brutal' - but colleague says 'moral' case for reform (2025-06-18 01:23:18)
  A bill to enact cuts – part of a package aimed at saving £5bn by 2030 – arrives in Parliament on Wednesday.
• Key takeaways from grooming gangs report (2025-06-16 17:23:20)
  A national inquiry and tightening laws on the age of consent are among the review's recommendations.
• Crisis - which crisis? Israel-Iran another huge challenge for government (2025-06-14 11:44:43)
  As buildings burn in Tehran and Tel Aviv, the UK government is facing another crisis, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
• Welcome for housing pledge - but is it too late for some? (2025-06-11 19:50:14)
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges £39bn across 10 years for social and affordable housing in England.
• Labour tiptoed cautiously through its first year - will it now decide to escape its own shadow? (2025-06-08 06:55:38)
  This week's Spending Review may be an opportunity for the UK government show investors its vision
• The country where the left (not the far right) made hardline immigration laws (2025-06-04 23:11:08)
  Denmark has come under international attention for its tough approach. And its Social Democrat prime minister is leading the charge

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