Talks are continuing between London and Washington at quite an intensity, our political editor writes.
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UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.
FM criticises UK minister for saying she backs cuts
Eluned Morgan criticises a senior Welsh Labour colleague for saying she backed benefits cuts.
Sentencing council to be reviewed after two-tier row
It comes after ministers introduced a law overriding new guidelines on minority offender sentencing.
Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears
Families argue that the policy “interferes with the fundamental right to an education”.
Adoption fund to continue after families 'left in limbo'
Families had been calling for clarity for months about the therapy fund, which expired on Monday.
Minister who bet on election in line for peerage
Conservative Sir Alister Jack – who bet on the election date – is set to be given a seat in the Lords.
UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says
Keir Starmer says he is “keeping all options on the table” to respond to new US trade tariffs.
Minister warns of risk from foreign donors
Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali is planning measures to protect against foreign political interference.
Birmingham declares major incident over bin strike
Council leader John Cotton says it is over public health concerns, but union bosses condemn the move.
UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says
Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.
Adolescence hard to watch as a dad, Starmer tells creators
Keir Starmer tells them there is not a “policy lever that can be pulled” to combat online misogyny.
Buses in Wales to be brought under public control
Ministers have promised a “simpler” network replacing a system where bus companies set their own timetables.
Lib Dems aim to become 'party of Middle England'
Sir Ed Davey says they’re vying for votes in Tory-run council areas, in his local election launch.
Fragmented policing on small boats was exploited, says PM
UK-hosted talks, seen as the first of their kind, aim to increase international co-operation.
Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost
Community pharmacies have delayed protest action after the government agreed a new funding package.
PM's spokesman quits Downing Street after nine months
Veteran Labour spin doctor Matthew Doyle says “it’s time to pass the baton” on in a shake-up of the PM’s media team.
David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever – then Trump came along
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK
The strategy from the UK government has been to wrangle in private and say as little as possible in public, our political editor writes.
Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day?
The UK’s economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.
BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?
BBC Verify’s Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.
Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.
Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money
While the Spring Statement focuses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.
What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?
The government has set out more details about its proposed cuts to disability benefits.
Watch: What to know about the Spring Statement… in 58 seconds
Henry Zeffman explains what you need to know about the Spring Statement.
Local elections 2025: Is there an election in my area?
Find out whether there is an election near you on 1 May using our postcode lookup tool.