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Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave after visas end, MPs say

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 00:34
The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".
Categories: Politics

A year in power - BBC correspondents assess how Labour are doing

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 00:00
With the economy, immigration, education, welfare and health high on the agenda, has Sir Keir Starmer's top team met their pledges?
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Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Corbyn

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 22:40
Former Labour leader Corbyn has not yet confirmed his involvement to the BBC.
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Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:29
The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
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Labour plans further Right to Buy restrictions

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:29
Tenants will also face longer to qualify, under government plans for the social home discount scheme.
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Labour peer dies while swimming in river

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:17
Lord David Lipsey previously worked as a journalist and Downing Street adviser.
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Reeves bounces back after tears but challenges remain

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 16:49
The chancellor draws a line under excruciating episode but still faces the same problems, writes Henry Zeffman.
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I had a tough day, says Rachel Reeves after Commons tears

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 15:11
The chancellor says she had been dealing with a "personal issue" but was still "cracking on with the job".
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Reform council confirms 'patriotic' flag policy

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 14:44
The new leader of the county council says it is the "simplest and most inclusive" approach.
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BBC senior staff told to 'step back' from duties following row

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 14:26
No "high risk" music acts will be broadcast live in the future after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set.
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Council flew Pride Flag 'without proper consent'

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 12:28
The flag is at the centre of a row between a council's chief executive and Reform UK.
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Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 00:00
The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.
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New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 22:34
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.
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Rachel Reeves' tears raise big questions at top of Labour

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 22:16
Whatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.
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MPs approve plan to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 21:09
The ban means supporting the group could potentially carry a maximum sentence of 14 years.
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Starmer pledges Hillsborough Law legal duty

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 16:01
Sir Keir Starmer rejects claims of the bill being "watered down", insisting he is "fully committed".
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How welfare bill compromises have weakened Starmer

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 15:07
Leila Nathoo on how winning the welfare vote has weakened Starmer
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Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes?

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 13:32
The government watered down its welfare reform plans to get MPs to vote for the benefits bill.
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Bruce Springsteen or George Clooney for US president?

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:44
Anthony Zurcher, Justin Webb and Sarah Smith discuss which celebrities might be in the running for next US president.
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Labour won't break tax pledges after welfare climbdown, minister says

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:14
Pat McFadden says there will be "financial consequences" to the decision to water down planned welfare cuts.
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