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BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

MPs demand temporary ban on crypto donations to UK parties
It comes amid concerns the anonymity of crypto could be used to get round rules on foreign donations.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Reform by-election activist suspended over posts
Adam Mitula, who has been campaigning ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election, made the posts on X.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Mandelson's lawyers say he was arrested over 'baseless' claim he was a flight risk
The peer's lawyers say there is no truth in the suggestion he was planning to leave the UK.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Court backlog will continue to rise even with new reforms, Lammy says
The justice secretary says every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Sturgeon accused Salmond of 'revenge mission' against her government
Sturgeon made the remark during an interview when she was being investigated over claims she misled parli

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Andrew 'rude and arrogant', minister says as MPs back release of trade role files
The former prince travelled the globe as the UK's trade representative between 2001 and 2011.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Why are so many young people not working or learning?
What do young people in Newcastle think are the reasons so many are not in employment, education and training?

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

No decision on which Mandelson files to release, committee chair says
The BBC understands police are blocking the release of one exchange between the prime minister and Lord Mandelson.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

MP loses bid to block Parliament watchdog probe
Rupert Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth, wants an investigation into a complaint to be paused.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Reform by-election campaign boss suspended over tweets
Reform UK's Gorton and Denton by-election interim campaign boss Adam Mitula made the posts on X.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

MPs back move to release files on Andrew's appointment as trade envoy
The former prince travelled the globe as the UK's trade representative between 2001 and 2011.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Top law officer told Swinney of Murrell charge nearly a year ago
Documents show the lord advocate first informed John Swinney that Peter Murrell had been charged with embezzlement in March.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Government publishes thousands of Sturgeon inquiry files
Ministers have released a tranche of documents after the information commissioner launched legal action.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Lammy to lift cap on court sitting days to cut cases backlog
The justice secretary said every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month
Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Who is Peter Mandelson?
A key Labour figure for decades, Lord Mandelson faces renewed scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over racial slur during Baftas broadcast
MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

MP's aide charged with indecent images offences
Conor McGrath is a former Labour councillor and ex-aide to Kevin Bonavia MP.

BBC Politics
Feb 24, 2026

Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been released on bail pending further investigation.

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Lib Dems in bid to release files on Andrew trade role
The party wants documents on the former prince's appointment in 2001 to be published by ministers.

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

New Zealand backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Lord Mandelson arrest - how did we get here?
It comes after the ex-Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Lord Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been taken to a London police station for interview following the arrest in Camden.

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Watch: Peter Mandelson led away by police from Camden home
The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

PM orders ethics investigation into minister over Labour Together claims
Josh Simons ran the think tank when it commissioned a report which investigated the background of a journalist.

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

UK says 'nothing is off the table' in response to US tariffs
Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Reform promises agency to ensure illegal migrant removals
The party's new home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be a "burning" priority for a Reform UK government.

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

UK set to be among worst hit by Trump's 15% global tariff
US allies will suffer the biggest hit from the president's latest announcement, think tank Global Trade Alert says.

BBC Politics
Feb 23, 2026

Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.

BBC Politics
Feb 22, 2026

Brown urges police probe into whether Andrew used RAF bases to meet Epstein
Reports say the former prime minister has demanded a full investigation into Andrew's role as UK trade envoy.

BBC Politics
Feb 22, 2026

Tories vow to lower interest on some student loans
Kemi Badenoch says graduates feel 'stitched up' as she promises to cut Plan 2 loan interest charges.

BBC Politics
Feb 22, 2026

'Effective' SEND support won't be taken away, minister says
But the education secretary says children "will be reviewed in terms of their needs", under planned reforms.

BBC Politics
Feb 21, 2026

'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment
Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.

BBC Politics
Feb 21, 2026

MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.

BBC Politics
Feb 21, 2026

UK should send non-combat troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC
Troops should be deployed to peaceful parts of the country in non-fighting roles, he said.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Uncertainty for UK firms after US tariff ruling, experts say
UK firms are left in limbo after a court overrules many US tariffs but Donald Trump says he will reintroduce them

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

'Nasty' councillor jailed for coercive behaviour
Ex-Reform UK councillor for Cliftonville, Daniel Taylor, receives a prison term and loses his seat.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Lib Dems win by-election after Reform controversy
Reform had pulled support for its Redcar and Cleveland Council candidate over offensive posts.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Reform UK councillor defects to Restore Britain
Charles Whitford announces he has joined MP Rupert Lowe's new party Restore Britain.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Greens win seat from Labour in city by-election
Green candidate Aasiya Bora is elected in the Stoneygate ward, with Labour finishing second.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge
A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

UK government finances better than expected in January
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Defence minister refuses to give timescale on troubled Ajax armoured vehicles
The multi-million pound Ajax vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, have been beset by problems.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Minister refuses to give timescale on Ajax after soldiers left vomiting
The multi-million pound Ajax vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, have been beset by problems.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Starmer 'appeasing' big tech firms, says online safety campaigner
Baroness Kidron tells the BBC the PM has being "late to the party" in regulating social media.

BBC Politics
Feb 20, 2026

Lib Dems set out plans to stop SEND services being 'cash cows'
Council spending on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities has soared in recent years.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Andrew released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The former prince was pictured leaving a police station on Thursday evening, as police say searches in Norfolk have ended.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Councillors defect from Reform to Restore Britain
The pair have confirmed their move to the party that was set up by formed Reform MP Rupert Lowe.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson on brink of collapse
Global Counsel says administrators will take control on Friday, blaming the "maelstrom" surrounding Mandelson.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

UK has not given US permission to use RAF bases for Iran strikes
It comes as US President Donald Trump criticises Sir Keir Starmer's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Reform expels two councillors amid defection claim
The leader of Warwickshire County Council claims the pair planned to join Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson faces collapse
Sources close to the company insist that its difficulties stem entirely from "the Mandelson legacy".

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

MP Lowe asks High Court to block watchdog investigation
Rupert Lowe is subject to a probe by the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The former prince remains in custody while searches take place in Norfolk and Berkshire.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Plaid Cymru leader abandons net zero emissions pledge
Rhun ap Iorwerth said the target is not realistic, after his party had committed to net zero by 2035.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Chagossians trying to resettle on islands defy removal order
One says the British will have to "drag me from my beach" if they want him to leave the Chagos Islands.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Starmer says Reform UK plans to repeal Equality Act 'shocking'
Reform UK's education spokesman Suella Braverman says the UK is being torn apart by "tokenism" and "victimhood".

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Starmer appoints Romeo as head of UK civil service
Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Pupils with SEND to have support reviewed after primary, leaked plans suggest
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

PM says 'nobody is above the law' over Andrew allegations
Police are currently considering allegations against Andrew, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

BBC Politics
Feb 19, 2026

Labour council leader 'angry with this PM'
Gavin Callaghan hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over the government's U-turn on local elections.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games
Football fans in the UK will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS
The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Radical SEND support shake-up risks political backlash
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Child poverty figures in the UK expected to be revised down
Official figures going back to 2018 are set to take billions in under-reported benefits income into account.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law
The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK in fresh attack on Chagos deal
The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Scotland's top law officer not considering position over Murrell memo
The lord advocate has been grilled by MSPs over her email about a criminal charge against the ex-SNP chief executive.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Man sent offensive emails to ex-Home Secretary
Jagjivan Ram of Solihull pleaded guilty to two charges under the Malicious Communications Act.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Could planned increase in your minimum wage be delayed?
Joe Pike breaks down the latest on the government's plans to bring in the same minimum wage for all age groups.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

New railway stations part of £14bn UK government funding promise
Sir Keir Starmer said the funding covers a list of Welsh railway projects, including seven new stations.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Gorton and Denton by-election candidates' minute manifestoes
Who is standing in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton?

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Gorton and Denton by-election candidates' minute manifestos
Who is standing in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton?

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Reform UK would reimpose two-child benefit cap
Robert Jenrick says the country could not afford to "help working families have more children".

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Swinney was told of Murrell charges weeks before they became public
Former SNP chief executive Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Ex Reform UK members form new council group
They have joined Restore Britain to form a new group on Kent County Council.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Ex-Reform UK members form new council group
They have joined Restore Britain to form a new group on Kent County Council.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.

BBC Politics
Feb 18, 2026

New train stations part of £14bn UK government rail funding promise
Sir Keir Starmer said the funding covers a list of Welsh railway projects, including seven new stations.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

US says it 'supports' UK Chagos Islands deal
US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

US says it supports UK Chagos Islands deal
US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog
Robert Jenrick will promise to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of an area failed by politics
In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Tories call for rethink of Parliament revamp
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says current plans to refurbish the Palace of Westminster are "out of control".

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Reform UK defections see new group on council
Restore Britain forms a Kent County Council group after seven Reform councillors change sides.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Cabinet secretary frontrunner faced multiple bullying complaints
It comes after the Cabinet Office says there was only one complaint about Antonia Romeo's conduct which was dismissed after an inquiry.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

The fallout from Labour's local elections U-turn is not over yet
Keir Starmer and his team knew last week that delays to council elections would need to be reversed.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor
Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is "the voice of opposition" to Labour, as he unveils his new top team.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

MPs may investigate Andrew over trade envoy claims
The business committee will discuss whether to "take this investigation forward" when they meet next Tuesday, Byrne says.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

Councils face 'uphill struggle' after elections delay U-turn
Thirty councils across England now have to organise local polls after the government abandoned plans to delay.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

BBC Politics
Feb 17, 2026

What we learned from BBC Gorton and Denton debate
Gorton and Denton by-election candidates from five parties go head to head in a BBC debate.

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