Starmer backs down in farm tax row - but why now?
A U-turn on inheritance tax plans for farmers raises more questions about political judgement in government.
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Justice secretary's grooming gang comments probed for code breach
Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting Prof Alexis Jay's position on public inquiries into child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
Scrap non-crime hate incidents, police leaders to recommend
College of Policing chair says a "sensible" new approach is needed, focused on the most serious incidents.
English councils warned against adopting four-day week
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks.
Lib Dems write to human rights watchdog over election delays
The government has indicated it would postpone elections if requested by local authorities.
Plymouth elections go ahead but Exeter undecided
Elections due to be held in Exeter in May could still be cancelled.
Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".
Ex-BNP leader Nick Griffin accused of stirring up racial hatred with cartoon
Nick Griffin appeared in court via video link in a private prosecution by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.
UK lacks 'coherent' social mobility plan, top government adviser says
The chair of the Social Mobility Commission has called on the prime minister to set out a clearer strategy.
King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim
Dame Ann Limb tells the Sunday Times she did not complete a doctorate previously listed on her CV.
Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender
Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement".
No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says
The Electoral Commission says it had not identified evidence of rule-breaking in Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton.
Call for time limits on public inquiries as costs soar
MSPs have recommended changes as they revealed almost £260m has been spent on Scotland's public inquiries since 2007.
Foreign prison officers exempted from stricter visa rules
It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised.
Inquiry ongoing after UK government hacked, says minister
Trade minister Sir Chris Bryant says information was accessed and an investigation has been launched.
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm liquidated and unlikely to repay £148m
The firm led by Baroness Mone's husband Douglas Barrowman breached a contract to supply surgical gowns during the Covid pandemic.
Farage will not face police inquiry into spending
It comes despite a former aide claiming Reform UK overspent on Farage's election campaign.
UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps
A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.
'Secret bugging' of SNP MSP unacceptable - Swinney
The first minister has responded to reports of a staff member recording an SNP member they worked for.
Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' over inheritance tax, report finds
A government-commissioned report into farm profitability says farmers fear what the future might hold.
How did the courts backlog get so bad?
There are now 79,600 outsanding criminal cases in England and Wales - a record high. BBC Verify looks at how we got here.
The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK
Why did the people of Whitburn - and nearby Blackburn - choose Nigel Farage's party over others?
Watch: The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK
Reform won a surprise victory in a council by-election in West Lothian - their first win in Scotland.
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
The Interview
Dame Jacinda Ardern talks about empathetic leadership in the time of populism
Acting Reform UK council leader says it is time to 'move on'
Former leader Ian Cooper had his membership of Reform UK revoked after being accused of making racist comments on social media.
2025 was a crazy year in politics. But 2026 could be wild
Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump’s presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring?
What's happening with the assisted dying bill?
It's more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers.
PMQs: Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label as Badenoch attacks government's record
Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label from Badenoch at PMQs
Young people are getting a 'raw deal', and that's good news for the Greens and Reform
Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Charities welcome new law banning puppy smuggling
But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas.
Henry Zeffman: Less than meets the eye to Starmer's words on Brexit
This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.
Is Scottish Labour on the brink of Westminster revolt?
The prime minister is set to visit Scotland later, but there are murmurings of discontent among his MPs.
The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained
The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.
Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.
Feuds, boycotts and the birth of Your Party
The path to this weekend's founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party.
Budget 2025: Key points at a glance
Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.
Rachel Reeves will be hoping this Budget buys her some time
Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen.
Who is Rachel Reeves?
It has been a turbulent year for Rachel Reeves, who before winning power had promised to be an "iron" chancellor.
Could the Budget help turn Generation Z into generation debt?
There's growing concern that current tax and spending policies help pensioners, but are unfair on younger generations.
Fear and scepticism as Reeves prepares for her big Budget moment
The chancellor faces her toughest challenge yet in a Budget that will define the government's future, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.
MP's aide reported suspected China LinkedIn approach
Despite the government's efforts to thaw tensions with Beijing, MPs were warned this week of spying threats from China.
Who is Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney?
Morgan McSweeney is credited with masterminding Labour's landslide election victory.
Where does mudslinging over leadership leave Starmer's government?
The Prime Minister is "incandescent" at way all of this has played out, writes BBC's political editor.
The justice system is failing - the buck stops with Lammy
Problems in the prisons and the courts are not new but they are growing and the government doesn't have a grip on them.
Who is new deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell?
A Labour activist since the age of nine, the Manchester MP has promised to be a voice for party members.