A UK general election has to be held by 28 January 2025, but could take place earlier.
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Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner row over housing at PMQs
Rayner is quick to acknowledge a row over her living arrangements, and takes aim at the government’s housing policy.
Significant risk to launch untested childcare plans, government accepts
The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.
Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?
How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.
Frank Field: Reformer, thinker and maverick
The Labour MP who regarded Margaret Thatcher and Enoch Powell as friends.
Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030
The PM says billions of extra spending will put the UK’s defence industry on a “war footing”.
The councils selling the family silver to pay bills
Cash-strapped local authorities are selling off land, buildings and antiques to clear their debts.
PM's dementia adviser quits over benefits clawback
Johnny Timpson says the government is failing to protect vulnerable people by not intervening earlier.
Chris Mason: The politics of defence in a dangerous world
A dangerous world is colliding with a general election year, writes BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.
Gove cannot guarantee his eviction ban by election
The Conservatives first promised to end landlords’ ability to evict tenants with no reason in 2019.
Sunak and Starmer both rule out St George holiday
Labour previously said it wanted four new UK-wide bank holidays to mark each nation’s patron saint day.
Migrant deaths in English Channel are tragic – Sunak
The prime minister says it “underscores” the importance of his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Sunak announces increase in defence spending
The prime minister said the world is “the most dangerous it’s been since the end of the Cold War”.
Acting council leader says sorry to abuse victims
West Northants Council’s Adam Brown says the authority has “a lot to do” to regain women’s trust.
Sunak to pledge £500m more to support Ukraine
The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.
UK borrowing casts doubt on pre-election tax cuts
Government borrowing for the year was £6.6bn higher than expected, according to new figures.
Chris Mason: Rwanda bill draws election dividing line
Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.
Why a plane to Rwanda won’t be taking off anytime soon
The Rwanda bill has finally been approved – but planes won’t be taking off imminently.
Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK
Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
PM has confidence in Met chief after protest row
But the prime minister says Sir Mark Rowley still needs to rebuild the trust of the Jewish community.
Parliamentary researcher charged with spying for China
Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Cooper on Rwanda bill: Extortionate scheme that has failed
The shadow home secretary said the government should use the money to “boost border security”.
SNP should 'ditch' coalition with Greens – Neil
The former health secretary spoke out after the future of the Bute House Agreement was put into doubt.
First flights to Rwanda in 10 to 12 weeks – Sunak
The PM says there is a “loud minority” who will try to stop government plans to send migrants to Rwanda.
MP Mark Menzies quits Tories after funds claims
The party says he showed a “pattern of behaviour” below standards but it “cannot conclude” party funds were misused.
Prepayment meter payout numbers 'unacceptable'
Just 1,500 out of 150,000 people have received redress after the force-fitting of prepayment meters.
'We're the first country to halve emissions'
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho says the UK is the first country to halve its emissions.
Labour making a 'big commitment' to clean energy
Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood denies that Labour has lost its ambition on clean energy.
Minister defends government's record on climate
Claire Coutinho says the government’s track record is ‘strong’ after watchdog accuses PM of setting the UK back.
Nuneaton Woman: The voters Labour need to woo
The votes of young, suburban women are seen as key to electoral success.
SNP will form minority government if Greens end deal
Scottish Green members are to vote on whether to remain in government after the SNP ditched key climate change targets.
Former MPs hoping for a comeback at the next election
A Blair-era cabinet minister and a Lib Dem who was last an MP 20 years ago are among those standing again.
Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture'
The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.
UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer
The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.
Antisemitic false quote cut from Liz Truss book
The ex-PM’s publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy theory.
What might happen next in the SNP embezzlement probe?
BBC Scotland News examines what could happen next after the husband of Nicola Sturgeon was re-arrested on Thursday.
'Evasive' Johnson broke rules over Venezuela talks
The former PM has been evasive about his links to a hedge fund that set up the meeting, Acoba rules.
Starmer sets out plan for 1.5m new homes
The Labour leader claims the aim of home ownership has all but disappeared under the Conservative government.
Sunak on benefits: We need to be more ambitious
The PM says people are not three times sicker than before he came to power.
100 MPs to stand down at the next election
More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.
Labour unveils plans for new housing on 'grey belt'
Low-quality green belt areas will be classed as “grey belt” and targeted for development, Labour say.
When are the local elections and who can vote?
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners in May.
Councils to watch in the 2024 local elections
Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May?
Are taxes going up or down?
The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right?
Tees Valley Mayor: What's the role and who's running?
The position is currently held by Conservative Ben Houchen who was re-elected in May 2021.
Honeytrap mystery is even stranger than we thought
The BBC unearths crucial new details about the WhatsApp phishing scandal rocking Westminster.
Local elections 2024: Who can I vote for?
Use our lookup to see if there is an election in your area and who you can vote for on 2 May
The candidates vying to be the next London mayor
The campaign to be the next London mayor has begun with the election due to be held on 2 May 2024.