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2025-02-10 16:43:39

Oliver Ryan suspended as Labour MP over WhatsApp messages
Ryan had been summoned to a meeting with his chief whip after the Mail on Sunday published the texts.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5xdvnn16o

2025-01-09 13:03:56

Pound falls to lowest in over a year as borrowing costs soar
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1404j3xmxdo

2024-11-18 22:30:40

UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year
Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7g3ykm7p8o

2024-11-08 09:05:17

Irish general election to be officially called
Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9nwjr1mldo

2024-11-06 13:58:47

Strong US relations crucial, says PM after Trump win
New Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch challenges Keir Starmer on relations with the next US president.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz0m9d2dng1o

2024-11-01 13:15:21

GPs demand exemption from Budget tax hike
GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79z87wzv2no

2024-11-01 12:52:19

Value for Money tsar linked to string of overspends
David Goldstone has previously worked as an executive on the Olympics, Parliament's restoration and HS2.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lgpejq85po

2024-11-01 12:29:26

Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss
Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after the cost of government borrowing rises.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2n0eeep90o

2024-10-31 11:50:57

'This catastrophic Budget means higher pub prices'
Hiking the amount employers pay in National Insurance, coupled with other cost rises, has sparked fury from businesses.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ypv0vlyrmo

2024-10-31 11:26:43

Labour hands £1.5bn pensions pot back to miners
The government has received £4.8bn from the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme through a deal struck in 1994.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2e7gl9glkgo

2024-10-30 17:25:06

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years
The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yge6knpzdo

2024-10-30 17:12:34

Stamp duty tax on second homes to rise
The higher rate paid on additional properties will rise from 3% to 5% from 31 October.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89v7ednx8zo

2024-10-30 17:02:35

Budget boost to UK economy set to fade after two years
The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yge6knpzdo

2024-10-29 08:33:46

When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxl1zd07l1o

2024-10-25 15:53:51

Some Home Office staff to get pay rise of over 9%
Staff in the department will see a payrise, backdated to the start of July, in next month's pay packet.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy13w7wqp8o

2024-10-24 09:14:16

Disposable vapes to be banned from June
Ministers say the move is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7n3zyp114o

2024-10-17 08:54:13

Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts
Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r8e421y5po

2024-10-17 07:51:16

Ministers complain to prime minister over spending cuts
Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r8e421y5po

2024-10-09 13:02:44

Sunak challenges Starmer on tax and borrowing
The prime minister said he would not be drawn on decisions to be set out in the upcoming budget.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93yey0r2pdo

2024-10-01 09:08:31

UK charters flight for British nationals to leave Lebanon
The move was announced hours before Israel said it had started a ground operation.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v615yvmq1o

2024-09-30 15:41:48

Cabinet Secretary to step down on health grounds
Simon Case has been undergoing medical treatment for 18 months.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd43864z5eo

2024-09-29 09:17:04

Starmer's Labour about greed and power - Duffield
The Canterbury MP says she is leaving the party over the PM's "cruel" policies and "hypocrisy" at accepting gifts.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vkdy997rko

2024-09-24 11:23:16

Labour on a mission to halve knife crime, Cooper says
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper sets out plans to crackdown on crime at Labour conference.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e9vv3jzzxo

2024-09-22 21:30:55

Rachel Reeves to promise 'a Budget to rebuild Britain'
But the chancellor's conference speech on Monday risks being overshadowed by the row over her decision to axe winter fuel payments.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9pnn0npnyo

2024-09-17 11:03:22

Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd988p00z1no

2024-09-16 14:24:55

Tories demand inquiry into gifts for Starmer's wife
The PM insisted "rules are being followed" after clothing for his wife was not initially declared.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgeyy0dlp24o

2024-09-08 12:41:42

PM explains decision to move Thatcher portrait
The prime minister says he doesn't like "pictures of people staring down at me" and prefers landscapes.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjrdxewx70zo

2024-09-04 08:56:14

State pension to rise by over £400 next year
This will take the full state pension for men who have retired since 1951 and women since 1953 to around £12,000 in 2025/26.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewlqxv0n1qo

2024-09-03 13:49:21

How many people cross the Channel in small boats?
Keir Starmer has said the UK will "smash the gangs" bringing people to the UK in small boats.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53699511

2024-08-28 23:39:03

Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules
The government says it is considering a range of measures to "make the UK smoke-free".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg79ym5mrzyo

2024-08-28 07:21:01

Starmer in Berlin to 'turn corner on Brexit'
The UK is set to start talks on a treaty with Germany, as the government looks to reset relations with Europe.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3pxz4334o

2024-08-28 03:28:48

PM defends scrapping winter payments for pensioners
The PM's comments come as a new report finds fuel poverty reduction has "flatlined".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyg3nk8kjno

2024-08-26 08:28:46

Zombie knife amnesty and compensation scheme starts
New legislation closes a loophole and comes into force at the middle of next month.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd05kz9xxlko

2024-08-23 12:54:54

Election betting scandal: Met Police ends investigation
Police say end of their investigation should not be "misinterpreted as an all clear" for those involved.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gd7qxwvjzo