Hundreds of councillors, six mayors and one MP will be elected in polls across England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/…

Shabana Mahmood said judges at the UK's highest court had provided "legal clarity". from BBC News https…

The results of the ballots will mould the national political mood, our political editor writes. from BBC News https:/…

The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says. f…

The Reform leader has previously said there are too many SEND diagnoses for children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3H…

The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform. …

Sir Mark Rowley warns that without more funding, the Met will struggle to meet key crime targets. from BBC News https…

The Conservatives said the local reviews would "not do" and repeated calls for a national investigation. fr…

Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory." fr…

Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% the government has budgeted for. fr…

The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more. from BBC News ht…

The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was "in distress" this winter with A&E waiting times reaching a…

A pact may be needed to keep Labour out of government at next general election, the Tory mayor says. from BBC News ht…

Carla Denyer says the equalities watchdog's guidance puts trans people at risk of discrimination. from BBC News h…

"Slivers" of votes are set to decide the local elections - with the big parties likely to suffer. from BBC …

It follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law. from BBC…

Dame Andrea Jenkyns is standing as a candidate in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race. from BBC News https://ift.tt…

Harriet Cross and Cat Smith will be among sixteen MPs taking part in the 26-mile race on Sunday. from BBC News https:…

Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi says Welsh government and others were "captured" by LGBT charities. from BBC New…

Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says. from BBC News …

Secretary of State Hilary Benn hosted Tánaiste Simon Harris and Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan. from BBC …

Nigel Farage says his party has the best vetting - but campaigners find candidates who appear to have slipped through t…

Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users. from BBC News http…

The Reform UK leader said his party is not a protest vote and will serve as antidote in the Senedd. from BBC News htt…

Lib Dems say fines of up to £1,000 would tackle the "blight" of anti-social behaviour on public transport. …

The government borrowed £151.9bn in the year to March, which marked the third highest on record. from BBC News https:…

The landmark Supreme Court ruling has changed the tone of the conversation, our political editor writes. from BBC New…

Speculation that Russia might be willing to halt its invasion along current front lines is growing. from BBC News htt…

Police chiefs will be able to automatically sack officers who fail background checks, under new measures. from BBC Ne…

Lords who inherited their titles share their mixed feelings about being ejected from the Upper Chamber. from BBC News…

Data is due to be released by the year's end showing nationalities and crimes of those awaiting deportation. from…

The government has given the go-ahead for pubs and bars to stay open for two hours longer than usual. from BBC News h…

The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month. from BBC News ht…

Smaller parties are looking to cause an upset in mayoral contests in Hull and the West of England. from BBC News http…

Fire services across England say they will struggle to meet the cost of a rise in employer National Insurance. from B…

Earlier this year, King Charles III invited Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit. from BBC News https…

The proposed new law includes a right to sick pay on day one of work and guaranteed hours. from BBC News https://ift.…

Former MP Therese Coffey says losing her 20,000 majority meant she could spend time with her mother. from BBC News ht…

People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot-an…

Citizens from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia would all have their claims fast-tracked.…

Former Conservative MP for Lichfield was the first to be evicted from Celebrity Big Brother on Friday. from BBC News …

Some carers have been told to pay back thousands of pounds after being overpaid the benefit for years. from BBC News …

Afghan national Fayaz Khan is accused of threatening to kill the Reform UK party leader in a TikTok video. from BBC N…

National Education Union members call for funds to be used to help campaign against Reform UK candidates. from BBC Ne…

On the 36th anniversary of Hillsborough Margaret Aspinall calls for the strongest new legislation. from BBC News http…

The Trump administration's trade policy shakeup has caused global economic turmoil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/…

The prime minister, his deputy and the chancellor publish summaries of their taxes for 2023/24. from BBC News https:/…

Some 656 people crossed the Channel on Saturday, the highest number recorded in a single day this year. from BBC News…

After passing an emergency law to take control of the plant, ministers are working to obtain coal to power its furnaces…

The policing response was "entirely appropriate" given the violence and criminality, the report found. from…

The MP for Bath says she was given no reason for being refused entry, and wants "some answers". from BBC Ne…

The government took control of the steelworks to prevent Chinese owners Jingye shutting down production. from BBC New…

For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political edit…

Party leader Sir Ed Davey urges the foreign secretary to summon the Chinese ambassador for an explanation. from BBC N…

Lord Hendy has apologised in full for the "error of judgement" and will reportedly accept the sanctions. fr…

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn challenged the UK government over similarities to the closure of the Scottish oil …

The former prime minister has handed out 36 honours, including to well-known ex-ministers and former advisors. from B…

The vote later won't determine British Steel's future, but is a first step towards a possible nationalisation. …

MPs are having an emergency debate on the future of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel. from BBC N…

The economy grew by 0.5% in February, thanks to a strong month for the services sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/…

There are local elections to 24 of England's 317 councils and mayoral authorities on 1 May. from BBC News https:/…

The company says Mordaunt would be "asked to contribute her insights" on tobacco harm reduction. from BBC N…

The 5 live host considers what's at stake on a trip to the heart of some of the big battles on 1 May. from BBC Ne…

A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions". from BBC N…

The prime minister says he wants to ensure every community has specialist neighbourhood officers. from BBC News https…

The government has two days to reach a deal with the plant's Chinese owners to keep blast furnaces running. from …

The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy. from BBC News htt…

There was an outpouring of support from the public after the death of Sarah and Gordon Brown's daughter Jennifer. …

There are fears among ministers that the company's blast furnaces could run out of raw materials within days. fro…

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Sir Philip's human rights were not breached. from BBC News https://ift.t…

The government is leaning into this moment of turbulence but can it make a difference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z…

Business minister Sarah Jones says all options are open in response to calls for nationalisation. from BBC News https…

Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang were barred entering from the country over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kj…

An internal Home Office document says allegations of failures at the holding centre in 2022 are likely to be “reputatio…

The move could see some taxpayer-funded organisations not directly controlled by ministers scrapped. from BBC News ht…

The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage too…

The prime minister says the measures are designed to aid the UK motor industry, which has been hit by Trump's tarif…

The mother of Brianna Ghey says reports the Online Safety Bill could be watered down are "shocking". from B…

Jones has been the chamber's referee and figurehead since 2016. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DvGWNUJ via IFTTT

The British overseas territory is facing a 42% tax on the goods it exports to the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ew…

Sir Sadiq Khan may be able to "call in" decisions over night-time economy licensing applications. from BBC …

Unite's boss also tells deputy PM Angela Rayner that talks on the industrial action are farcical. from BBC News h…

How the world responds to the tariffs will have economic and political consequences for the UK, writes our political ed…

An inquiry says children are living in "appalling conditions" and suffering impacts to their health. from B…

"No one wants a trade war" but "nothing is off the table", UK business secretary says. from BBC N…

There is a "high degree of uncertainty" over how much of the hundreds of millions of pounds lent to sports bo…

Talks are continuing between London and Washington at quite an intensity, our political editor writes. from BBC News …

Tom Crowther KC suggests there has been little progress nearly three months since his role was announced. from BBC Ne…

Eluned Morgan criticises a senior Welsh Labour colleague for saying she backed benefits cuts. from BBC News https://i…

Conservative Sir Alister Jack - who bet on the election date - is set to be given a seat in the Lords. from BBC News …

Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption. from BBC News htt…