
BBC News - Politics
Updated: 1 week 3 days ago
Tue, 09/01/2026 - 17:35
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".
Tue, 09/01/2026 - 15:10
The government plans to regulate undertakers after the jailing of Hull funeral director Robert Bush.
Tue, 09/01/2026 - 12:37
Reform UK's deputy leader says the party has been "financially prudent" in local government.
Tue, 09/01/2026 - 10:51
The move completes a shake-up of Kemi Badenoch's top team ahead of the party's conference in October.
Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:56
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
Mon, 08/31/2026 - 09:54
Sir James Cleverly resigned from the shadow cabinet on Saturday to run for mayor of London.
Mon, 08/31/2026 - 02:53
A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.
Sun, 08/30/2026 - 08:58
The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.
Sat, 08/29/2026 - 02:37
Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.
Fri, 08/28/2026 - 18:04
Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.
Fri, 08/28/2026 - 17:10
The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.
Fri, 08/28/2026 - 16:56
Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.
Fri, 08/28/2026 - 15:22
The Lib Dem leader was unable to give blood due to visiting an area where there is the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.
Fri, 08/28/2026 - 13:16
The Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft.
Fri, 08/28/2026 - 11:59
Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.
Fri, 08/28/2026 - 11:49
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
Fri, 08/28/2026 - 08:40
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.
Fri, 08/28/2026 - 08:36
Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 23:04
Andy Burnham said "we need to fix the things right in front of us in the here and now".
Thu, 08/27/2026 - 22:30
The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.