Category: Politics

Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered.

Planned legal changes will see three neonicotinoid pesticides completely banned from any future use.

Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK’s next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as “a great honour”.

Mr Jones, first minister from 2009-18, left after the death of Carl Sargeant.

The former cabinet minister says he will help the government land “big opportunities” with the US government.

Sue Gray will join the House of Lords two months after she left her role as the PM’s chief of staff.

The Lib Dems warn tens of thousands of pensioners risk missing Saturday’s deadline to get help with energy costs.

Lord Mandelson – set to be the UK’s ambassador to the US – revels in his image as a behind-the-scenes fixer.

Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.

A decision by Buckinghamshire Council is overturned by the housing secretary.

The brake is part of NI’s Brexit deal and gives Stormont power to object to changes to EU rules that apply in NI.

From fears of an election wipeout to bouncing back with the budget, John Swinney reflects on a chaotic 2024.

Local authorities across England will be given a share of £1.6bn to fix potholes and maintain roads.

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

The prime minister defended a string of controversial policy decisions since Labour took power.

Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn.

Benjamin Clarke pleads guilty to making threats to kill Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth.

The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.

Spain’s state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic.

The rate at which prices are rising is still higher than the Bank of England’s 2% inflation target.

Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures.

Defence Secretary John Healey visits Kyiv to discuss plans to provide more support to Ukraine.

Women affected by state pension changes believed Labour was on their side, feeding cynicism about politics.

Labour says the boost will help repair council finances, but a row looms over future funding changes.

The Conservatives say it compromises UK security, while Nigel Farage says it has caused “deep disquiet” in Donald Trump’s team.

Councils will now have to put veterans at the top of the list for social housing and waive rules requiring a local connection.

Labour’s Jo White says MPs are given access to vulnerable people in their work, and calls for DBS checks.

Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson shares the “frustration” of other wheelchair users.

The Labour MP says she conducted her own undercover tests before she became “too well known”.

Nigel Farage tells the BBC he is in “open negotiations” with Elon Musk but no figure has been agreed on.

Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims.

Calls for China to be designated a threat to national security come as the UK tries to improve relations.

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The PM and his colleagues agree the illegal people smuggling trade in Britain must end – but there’s huge disagreement over what should be done.

The government wants 370,000 new homes built in England each year to tackle a housing shortage.

The bill’s committee is made up of 14 supporters, nine opponents and senior voices from both sides of the debate.

Billionaire former Tory donor is aiming to raise big money to help put Nigel Farage in No 10.

The overthrow of the Assad regime leaves the UK needing to make some difficult decisions.

The government’s aims are bold, but they want to galvanise the civil servants who implement the government’s agenda.

The prime minister has set out what he wants his government to be judged by at the next election.

Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government’s progress on its key missions.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says his new pick will be able to re-wire the British state.

Check whether your MP voted for or against taking the assisted dying bill to the next stage.

An in-depth look at which Labour MPs are currently serving in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s cabinet.