Category: Politics

The chancellor will warn of a “changing world”, as she sets out latest plans for the UK economy.

The Great Yarmouth MP denies the allegations and claims his suspension from Reform UK was politically motivated.

The Assisted Dying Bill 2023 passes through Tynwald’s branches and can be sent for Royal Assent.

A proposed change to the assisted dying bill could push back the introduction of the law by two years.

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

It comes after the chancellor defended accepting free tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter with a family member.

Home Office audit finds “concerns” with provider Stay Belvedere Hotels, which provides places in 51 hotels in England and Wales.

Luke Pollard says UK operational security remains “intact” after plans for a strike in Yemen were accidentally leaked.

The deputy PM defends plans for £5bn of benefit cuts, saying people need support to get back into work.

The delay comes after developers warned the tax could hamper the government’s housebuilding plans.

The former Scottish Conservative leader has signalled he will seek to return to Westminster as an MP.

The 14-mile (22.5km) road will link the A2 and M2 in Kent with the A13 and M25 in Essex.

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

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

BBC political editor Chis Mason examines the fiscal dilemmas facing the government over spending and growth.

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

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

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.

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”.

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

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

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

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.