Category: Politics

The hotel group provides around a quarter of asylum accommodation.

People who lost savings from a collapsed investment fund say a redress scheme has let them down.

As the chancellor prepares to update her plans for the economy we hear how ordinary people are tackling their own financial challenges.

Lords inflict a series of defeats on plans to raise National Insurance Contributions from13.8% to 15%.

The Spring Statement is “not a Budget”, but the chancellor is facing major tax and spending challenges.

The prime minister says he wants to see government departments become more efficient by using AI and technology.

Sarah Pochin is chosen as Reform UK’s candidate for the upcoming by-election in Cheshire.

A red, amber and green rating system is being produced for English councils on pothole maintenance.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government’s plans for the economy.

The education secretary says claims of student loan fraud point to one of the “biggest financial scandals” in the university sector.

Lib Dem leader says UK should “hit back with tariffs of our own” and co-ordinate a with the EU and Canada.

Rachel Reeves tells the BBC she went to the concert with a family member and will declare the tickets.

Rachel Reeves says talks are “ongoing” about the Digital Services Tax, paid by giants like Amazon.

Savings will be from back office and administrative roles rather than front-line services, chancellor tells the BBC.

Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a “posture”.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after substation fire led to major flight disruption on Friday.

Home Office officials have discussed proposals to set up overseas “return hubs”

Disquiet in the ranks of the rapidly growing party might run deeper than leader Nigel Farage is prepared to admit.

In an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the chancellor opened up on the public finances and how she’s finding the job.

Anneliese Dodds MP spoke to BBC Radio Oxford about resigning as a minister over foreign aid cuts.

A judge rules there is no evidence the state is trying to “break” the EDL activist in jail.

The health secretary says he will consider “calls for further action” after a meeting with families.

The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.

Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.

The Reform UK leader calls behaviour of suspended MP “disgusting” in WhatsApp messages seen by the BBC.

A committee casts doubt on whether the target of resolving the building safety crisis by 2029 will be met.

Military leaders met in London to discuss plans for troops to help guarantee Ukraine’s security in any peace deal.

The Tory leader admits the upcoming local elections will be “tough”, in her party’s campaign launch.

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 have been meeting Labour MPs worried about new restrictions to disability payments.

The government says changes to the welfare system will save £5bn and get people into work.

It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government’s benefits overhaul.

The government has set out plans to save billions of pounds from the welfare bill – how have previous attempts to do this fared?

How Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans.

Labour may have ditched its factional in-fighting – but deep welfare cuts could reignite tensions.

Sir Keir’s argument overlaps with the former PM’s – that the proliferation of arm’s length bodies slow down change.

The PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an “active government” in a speech later.

How much will the UK be hit by US tariffs and what happens next?

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.

The PM seizes the spotlight as Trump upends the world order – but he faces serious challenges in the UK.

Following her decision to stand down, the SNP MP opens up on her mental health struggles at Westminster ahead of a new BBC documentary.

President Macron has aired the idea that France’s deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.

The PM refrained from criticising JD Vance and chose to read out the names of fallen British soldiers.

The Chancellor has earmarked “several billion pounds” in draft spending cuts to welfare.

The briefing that Rachel Reeves will make large spending cuts this month is very significant.