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BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2025

Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged over indecent images
The South Scotland representative has been suspended by the party after being arrested in Dumfries.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2025

Difficult decisions lie ahead after asylum seeker hotel ruling
The High Court ruling follows an unprecedented backlog in people waiting for a decision on their cases.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2025

Don't put Epping migrants in hotels or flats, Tories say
It comes after the High Court temporarily blocked asylum seekers from being housed at a hotel in Essex.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2025

Air fares and food prices push up inflation to 3.8% in July
Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2025

UK signs deal with Iraq to speed up migrant returns
It builds on a previous agreement to tackle smuggling gangs and deter small boat crossings.

BBC Politics
Aug 20, 2025

More asylum hotels face legal challenge after court ruling
Nigel Farage says Reform UK-controlled councils will do everything in their power to close the hotels.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

UK independent space agency scrapped to cut costs
Britain's space agency is set to be scrapped - a scientist fears the UK space sector could fall behind as a result

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Practical and political pain for Home Office after hotel ruling
The government will now have to find new places to house asylum seekers, while hoping other areas don't take similar legal action.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Analysis: Asylum hotel ruling leaves ministers with major headache
The government will now have to find new places to house asylum seekers, while hoping other areas don't take similar legal action.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Asylum hotel ruling leaves ministers with major headache
The government will now have to find new places to house asylum seekers, while hoping other areas don't take similar legal action.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Disabled MP's taxi use investigated by watchdog
Kate Osborne says she followed Parliament's advice for taking taxis due to her disability.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Asylum seekers to be removed from Epping hotel after council wins High Court injunction
The High Court ruling follows a summer of protests and arrests outside the hotel in Epping.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Flags to stay on lampposts but not roundabouts
Senior figures on Worcestershire County Council confirm St George flags will remain in part.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Council wins bid to stop hotel housing asylum seekers
The High Court ruling means asylum seekers will no longer be housed at the Bell Hotel in Epping.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Deputy leader of new Reform UK council steps down
David Taylor resigns three months into the role but remains a member of the cabinet, his party says.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Starmer hails breakthrough on Ukraine - but anxiety over its future remains
Donald Trump's commitment to Ukraine's security is key to a lasting peace, the UK prime minister says.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

UK backs down in Apple privacy row, US says
UK authorities have demanded access to Apple users' protected files when required for investigations.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Stop children using VPNs to watch porn, ministers told
The children's commissioner for England tells the BBC virtual private networks are a "loophole that needs closing.

BBC Politics
Aug 19, 2025

Lower Thames Crossing to use new environmental scheme
The project is set to link Tilbury in Essex and Gravesend in Kent with two tunnels.

BBC Politics
Aug 18, 2025

Reform UK deputy county council leader removed
Joseph Boam, 22, is also removed from his position as cabinet member for social care.

BBC Politics
Aug 18, 2025

Sultana: Corbyn 'capitulated' on antisemitism definition
The vice president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews said Zarah Sultana's words were "a grave insult".

BBC Politics
Aug 18, 2025

Starmer offers support and pragmatism ahead of Ukraine meeting
Sir Keir's role at the White House is likely to rely on the rarity of his strong relationships with both Trump and Zelensky.

BBC Politics
Aug 18, 2025

First group of Gaza children to be brought to UK 'in coming weeks'
A group of between 30 to 50 Palestinian children will be evacuated under the plan, the BBC understands.

BBC Politics
Aug 18, 2025

Politicians sign letter urging PM to 'act now' over Gaza
In a joint letter, politicians have called on the prime minister to put pressure on Israel to end the war in Gaza.

BBC Politics
Aug 18, 2025

NI politicians sign letter urging PM to 'act now' over Gaza
In a joint letter, politicians have called on the prime minister to put pressure on Israel to end the war in Gaza.

BBC Politics
Aug 17, 2025

The Green Party is at a crossroads. Is it time they get angry?
Ahead of the leadership contest next month, some are asking why they haven't better capitalised on discontent with the traditional parties, as Reform has.

BBC Politics
Aug 17, 2025

Why the Green Party is at a crossroads - and some insiders think it's time to get angry
Some within the Greens are asking why they haven't better capitalised on discontent with the traditional parties, the way Reform has

BBC Politics
Aug 17, 2025

Reporter Reads
The Green Party is on the brink of choosing its new leader.

BBC Politics
Aug 17, 2025

Thousands cross Channel in small boats since new migrant deal with France
More than 2,500 people have crossed the English Channel in the 11 days since the "one in, one out" migrant scheme took effect, Home Office figures show.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

Afghans resettled in UK hit by new data breach
Personal data of up to 3,700 Afghans have potentially been exposed after a cyber-attack on a company working with the MoD.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

UK trade envoy resigns over northern Cyprus visit
Labour MP Afzal Khan as resigned after criticism of his visit last week to the territory, which isn't recognised by the UK government.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

Charity boss offers Jenrick 'olive branch' over BBC row
The theologian who made the claim said he wanted to work with the shadow justice secretary.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

Epping hotel for migrants puts public at 'unacceptable' risk, council tells court
The council says there is a "clear risk of further escalating community tensions".

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

I felt phenomenal shame about being sexually abused, says Bryant
Sir Chris Bryant talks about his early life, from his alcoholic mother to being ordained as a priest.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

'I felt phenomenal shame about being sexually abused' says Bryant
Sir Chris Bryant talks about his early life, from his alcoholic mother to being ordained as a priest.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

Calls for review of law after Palestine Action arrests
It comes after the Met Police arrested more than 500 people at a demonstration backing the banned group.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

Lib Dems call for law review after Palestine Action arrests
It comes after the Met Police arrested more than 500 people at a demonstration backing the banned group.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

UK's Turing AI Institute responds to staff anger about defence focus
Whistleblowers say the charity is at risk of collapse because it has been told by the government to focus on defence.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

England flags hung by locals taken down
Birmingham City Council says the flags are being removed due streetlights being upgraded.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

MP's WhatsApp messages suspension to be lifted
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan to have the whip restored while investigations into Andrew Gwynne MP continue.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

Asylum hotel a risk to public safety, court told
The council says there is a "clear risk of further escalating community tensions".

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

Suspended Labour councillor cleared of encouraging violent disorder at rally
Ricky Jones denied encouraging violent disorder after comments at a counter-protest last year.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling
In her memoir, Sturgeon complains about the Harry Potter author posting a selfie in a T-shirt branding her a "destroyer of women's rights".

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

Healey says Putin-Trump talks may be first step to peace
The defence secretary says the UK is ready to "put boots on the ground" in Ukraine if a ceasefire is agreed.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

Data centres to be expanded across UK as concerns mount
The number of data centres is set to jump by a fifth in the coming years, figures seen by the BBC suggest.

BBC Politics
Aug 15, 2025

'No regrets' for Reform mayor Luke Campbell
The Hull and East Yorkshire mayor reflects on his first 100 days in the job.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Nigel Farage urges PM to appoint Reform peers to House of Lords
Reform has four MPs in the House of Commons and controls ten councils in England, but currently has no peers.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

The Rest Is History
The Irish War of Independence reaches its bloody climax.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad
There is growing concern over Britons seeking overseas treatments such as hair implants and dental work.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Trump Prepares To Meet Putin In Alaska
Preparations are under way in Alaska, for a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Councillor's rally comments 'wrong', court hears
Ricky Jones denies encouraging violent disorder after comments at a counter-protest last year.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Putin must 'prove he is serious about peace,' says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer staged a show of unity with the Ukrainian president ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

More than 11,000 no-fault bailiff evictions in past year
In its manifesto, Labour vowed to ban Section 21 which allow landlords to remove tenants without a reason.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

No 10 hails 'powerful sense of unity' after Zelensky talks
Sir Keir Starmer met Ukraine's president in Downing Street ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Vance plays at Trump golf course on first day of Scottish holiday
The US vice-president arrived in Scotland on Air Force Two for a private holiday with his family.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Zelensky Visits Starmer At Downing Street
UK PM says there is a 'viable chance' of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Man sentenced for Rishi Sunak racist death threats
Prosecutors say the emails were "racist, offensive and suggested Sunak should be killed".

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Zelensky meets Starmer ahead of US-Russia summit on Ukraine's future
The pair met in Downing Street ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Are latest UK growth figures good or bad news for the economy?
Depending on the timeframe you look at, the GDP figures can be seen as glass half full or half empty.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Starmer sees viable chance of Ukraine ceasefire as Zelensky arrives in London
The UK prime minister was addressing European leaders ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

UK economic growth slows but beats forecasts
The economy expanded by 0.3% between April to June period, ahead of economists' expectations.

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Council asks public for ideas over £50m shortfall
Kent County Council said that "difficult money-saving decisions will be necessary".

BBC Politics
Aug 14, 2025

Starmer sees viable chance of Ukraine ceasefire as Zelensky visits London
The UK prime minister was addressing European leaders ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

Starmer sees viable chance of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
The UK prime minister was addressing European leaders ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban?
The battle over the Palestine Action ban now feels as much a political and PR clash as a legal one.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

JD Vance lands in Scotland for next leg of UK holiday
The US vice-president is expected to stay in the outskirts of Kilmarnock during the private visit with his family.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

Viable chance of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, says Starmer
The UK prime minister was addressing European leaders ahead of Friday's summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

Parliament watchdog rejects McMurdock complaint
The former Reform UK MP says the "malicious attack" against him has "failed".

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

BBC apologises after Jenrick accused of xenophobia
A contributor to Radio 4's Thought for the Day slot made the remark about the shadow justice secretary.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

Why are small boat crossings rising?
As crossing hit 50,000 under labour, BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at the data behind small boat migrant crossings.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

Trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq begins in Bangladesh
The ex-minister denies the allegations of corruption against her, relating to a plot of land in Dhaka.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

Welsh Labour politician Hefin David dies aged 47
Hefin David had been Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly since 2016.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

Lammy admits fishing without licence on Vance trip
The foreign secretary says he did not have a rod licence to go fishing with the US vice-president.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

What challenges will new guidance on ethnicity pose for police?
As forces are told they can share some suspects' ethnicity and nationality, officers warn of possible pitfalls.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

Welsh Labour politician Hefin David dies, aged 47
Hefin David had been Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly since 2016.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

I had knife pulled on me in migrant camp, says Philp
Chris Philp says the incident took place as he was talking to people near Dunkirk, France.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

Former presiding officer Sir George Reid dies at 86
Sir George had a long career as a prominent journalist and SNP politician before becoming presiding officer in 2003.

BBC Politics
Aug 13, 2025

Police told they can reveal suspects' ethnicity in high-profile cases
Police forces will be encouraged to release a suspect's details in a move aimed at combating misinformation.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

US says UK human rights have worsened in past year
The report criticises restrictions on freedom of expression after the Southport attacks and abortion buffer zones.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

Government expands police use of facial recognition vans
The Home Office says the technology helps locate suspects but civil liberties groups warn of heightened surveillance.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

Police get new guidance on releasing suspects' ethnicity
Police forces will be encouraged to release a suspect's details in high-profile and sensitive investigations.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

Call for free bus passes to help under-22s into work
A pilot scheme for free travel at any time of day would help them get to work and education, a report says.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

Trump administration rewrites and scales back annual human rights report
The report reduces criticism of some US allies like Israel, and escalates disapproval of perceived foes such as Brazil.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

JD Vance meets Jenrick and Philp in Cotswolds
The US vice-president, Conservative shadow justice secretary and shadow home secretary meet during Vance's holiday in the UK.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

What have we learned from Nicola Sturgeon's book?
The much anticipated book by Scotland's former first minister is now on sale.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

JD Vance meets Robert Jenrick in Cotswolds
The US vice-president and Conservative shadow justice secretary meet during Vance's holiday in the UK.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

Council applies for injunction over asylum hotel
There is a risk of community tensions escalating in Epping, the authority says.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

Small boat migrant crossings hit 50,000 under Labour
A government minister describes the number as "unacceptable" but says Labour is "making progress".

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

What we learned from Nicola Sturgeon's memoir
The much anticipated book by the former first minister is now on sale - and the BBC's Scotland editor James Cook has been doing some speed-reading.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

Small boat crossings to hit 50,000 since Labour came to power
A government minister describes the number as "unacceptable" but says Labour is "making progress".

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

UK jobs market cools as vacancies fall
Data suggests companies are not recruiting or are holding off replacing people who have left.

BBC Politics
Aug 12, 2025

UK job vacancies tumble across the board
Data suggests companies are not recruiting or are holding off replacing people who have left.

BBC Politics
Aug 11, 2025

What we learnt from Nicola Sturgeon's memoir
The much anticipated book by the former first minister is now on sale - and the BBC's Scotland editor James Cook has been doing some speed-reading.

BBC Politics
Aug 11, 2025

Staff fear UK's Turing AI Institute at risk of collapse
A complaint raises concerns about the funding risks and a "toxic" culture at the Alan Turing Institute.

BBC Politics
Aug 11, 2025

Some don't know 'full nature' of Palestine Action, says Cooper
Defending the group's proscription under terror law, she said the organisation was "not a non-violent organisation".

BBC Politics
Aug 11, 2025

Rapists 'probably' forfeit right to choose gender - Sturgeon
The former first minister also says she was partly to blame for a loss of "rationality" in the gender debate.

BBC Politics
Aug 11, 2025

What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.

BBC Politics
Aug 11, 2025

Over-70s face driving ban for failing eye tests
The proposed changes in England and Wales come after a coroner calls the UK's licensing system the "laxest in Europe".

BBC Politics
Aug 10, 2025

More foreign criminals to be deported under expanded scheme
Home Office adds 15 more countries to "deport now, appeal later" policy to remove offenders before their appeals.

BBC Politics
Aug 10, 2025

Ukraine's European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
The White House says Trump is open to Ukraine joining talks with Putin on Friday, as Zelensky insists any deal without Kyiv is a "dead decision".

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