Category: Politics

Labour has long known about MP Siddiq’s links to an autocrat in Bangladesh, so why was she appointed a minister?

The prime minister and the new president of the United States are rather different characters.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson says he’s disappointed but that the government are now taking action over unionist concerns.

Sir Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump ahead of the US presidential inauguration.

The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move.

The former Labour leader and former shadow chancellor will voluntarily attend a police station.

Darren Jones, the chancellor’s second-in-command, is confident UK-US trading relationships could be deepened.

On security and on the economy, Westminster feels both worry and hope as Donald Trump heads back to the White House.

The incoming UK ambassador to the US has previously called Trump a “danger to the world”.

Sir Keir, who is in Poland for defence and security talks, said “nothing” could have prepared him for the horror of what he had seen.

Police are investigating a report that a woman had her drink spiked in the bar, which is closed pending a safety review.

Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets.

Sir Sadiq Khan’s received six Taylor Swift tickets worth about £3,000 for her concert in August.

Trump, who will be inaugurated on Monday, has threatened tariffs of up to 20% on global imports.

Elmton with Creswell Parish Council owes £3 million to the government after taking out a loan.

The culture secretary calls the TV licence “regressive” and is thinking “radically” about alternatives.

The Tory leader said her party wanted to look at greater means-testing of government support.

After weeks of pressure, Labour has announced a new £10m fund to tackle grooming gangs and child sexual abuse.

The chancellor tells the BBC she has got “what it takes” following a bumpy week for the UK economy.

Job prospects for younger workers are likely to be hit by Budget measures, Lord Wolfson tells the BBC.

The BBC’s political editor examines the government’s announcement on grooming gangs.

Sanctions were introduced after the Crimea annexation in 2014 and the wider invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Plans include local investigations and a national audit of the ethnicity of victims and perpetrators.

Sir Ed also called for Donald Trump to be offered a state visit to the UK, but only if he delivered support for Ukraine.

Sir Keir Starmer visits Kyiv amid concerns the incoming Trump administration may reduce aid.

In her first major speech of 2025, Badenoch acknowledges the Conservatives “made mistakes”.

The BBC’s political editor explains the headaches the Treasury is giving Sir Keir Starmer.

The Labour MP has been named in a Bangladeshi corruption inquiry into her aunt, the country’s former prime minister.

Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are the duo that best personify the Labour project of the 2020s.

Government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for several years – what does it mean for you?

Activists gathering at a regional conference assess whether the US billionaire could help or hinder the party.

Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy – and soon.

The BBC’s Analysis editor, Ros Atkins, investigates Elon Musk’s recent posts on X about grooming gangs – and looks at how one day unfolded on his timeline.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to choose between tax rises and spending cuts, writes Henry Zeffman.

The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.

The postcode lookup allows anyone in England to monitor new home-building targets in their area.

There’s anger about Elon Musk’s interventions – but they have turbocharged a public conversation about child sexual abuse in the UK.

The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules

The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at Elon Musk’s involvement in politics outside the US.

Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.

Another year in Westminster has got off to an explosive start after the tech billionaire’s intervention.

With new financial backers and a rapidly growing base, Reform UK seems to have momentum, but will it last?

Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.