Nicola Sturgeon's decision to stand down as an MSP was obvious but it still has the capacity to startle, says BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell.

The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.

The ex-SNP leader says she will not seek re-election at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

Rachel Reeves set up the Office for Value for Money (OVfM) in October to "root out waste and inefficiency".

Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.

A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks.

The PM suggests ministers should take a more active role in delivering the government's priorities.

The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.

The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman.

Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.

The measure is part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament.

Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.

The Democracy and Boundary Commission issues its final decisions for next year's Senedd expansion.

Ex-MP Ruth George says hundreds wanted her to stand as an independent candidate for Whaley Bridge.

New guidance on sentencing offenders from ethnic monitories and other backgrounds is set to start in April.

Mike Amesbury says he "regrets" attacking Paul Fellows "every moment, every day".

A former Bristol MP and shadow minister takes her seat in the House of Lords.

Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.

The family of Sir David Amess say the decision is "unacceptable" and "insulting".

This current spat involving Nigel Farage and the MP for Great Yarmouth, Rupert Lowe, has seen both sides flinging a lot of mud at each other.