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Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:14
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.
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Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:14
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.
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Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 13:27
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
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Code of conduct complaint for council leader over libraries plan

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:48
The complaint comes after George Finch released a statement on the county's libraries on Monday.
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Make stolen phones unusable, Met Police urges tech giants

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 08:32
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.
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Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 08:32
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.
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Code of conduct complaint for council leader over libraries plan

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 08:05
The complaint comes after George Finch released a statement on the county's libraries on Monday.
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How do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 06:13
How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?
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Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 05:19
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.
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Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 21:47
The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".
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Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 21:47
The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".
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Starmer dithering over defence spending, says Badenoch

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 20:28
The clash at PMQs comes amid a cabinet battle over how a military investment plan will be funded.
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Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 18:11
Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security.
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Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 18:11
Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security.
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Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 18:06
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.
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Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 18:06
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.
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Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:04
The party also wants an annual "national action day" to help "rekindle civic pride".
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'Not just offshore jobs': The issues facing voters in Aberdeen South

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 06:08
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.
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Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 05:17
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.
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Unions snub Farage's invite to join Reform UK

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 18:37
The party leader says his "door is open" but the Unite union says he is "no friend of the workers".
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