The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.

The group have accused the party of "abandoning traditional Labour values" in recent months.

North Yorkshire Council says attending remotely would save time, money and reduce its carbon footprint.

Police are dismissing women's experiences and failing to properly investigate, BBC is told.

The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.

The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the application process is like a second trial.

The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.

Politicians joining Sir Sadiq on the New Year Honours list include Emily Thornbury and Andy Street.

Newly-released files show ministers had concerns about more workers coming to the UK when the EU expanded.

We head into 2025 with quite the assembly of cocktail ingredients - a flatlining economy, an impatient electorate and a volatile world.

Only very special guests were invited to sign - some left detailed and personal messages.

Lord Mandelson - set to be the UK's ambassador to the US - revels in his image as a behind-the-scenes fixer.

From fears of an election wipeout to bouncing back with the budget, John Swinney reflects on a chaotic 2024.

The Labour MP has been named in a Bangladeshi corruption inquiry into her aunt, the country's former prime minister.

The rate at which prices are rising is still higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.

Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson shares the "frustration" of other wheelchair users.

Nigel Farage tells the BBC he is in "open negotiations" with Elon Musk but no figure has been agreed on.

Calls for China to be designated a threat to national security come as the UK tries to improve relations.

What difference could the biggest shake up of local government in 50 years make to your area?

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