Latest Politics News
Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again
The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason write...
Starmer sacks top Foreign Office official after Mandelson vetting revelations
Sir Olly Robbins has effectively been sacked after his department did not inform the prime minister that Lord Mandelson...
UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?
The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister...
Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay i...
No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".
Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation fin...
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being...
Supermarket food prices to be capped under SNP manifesto pledge
The cost of "essential" items such as bread, milk and cheese are to be limited under John Swinney's plan.
No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.
Minister considers banning over-the-counter flea treatments for pets
Ministers are considering restricting spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions from vets and medical professional...
UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.
Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran...
US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.
Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay
The prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published.
Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
Biometric checks after 179 prisoners released in error in year to March
New data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March.
Ex-Labour councillor pleads not guilty to blackmail in 'honeytrap' case
Oliver Steadman will remain on unconditional bail until the trial in October 2027.
Stop Welsh space radar station because of Trump's 'contempt', first minister say...
Eluned Morgan has called for the UK government to stop working with the US on 27 radar dishes.
Ukraine's military to get biggest-ever shipment of UK drones
With attention on the Middle East, Defence Secretary John Healey said 'Putin wants us to be distracted.'
Labour's Sarwar brands Scottish Reform leader 'a liar' over deal claim
Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar brands Malcolm Offord "a pathetic, poisonous, odious little man" after a TV debate clash.
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off cour...
Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close
The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks.
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'
Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treas...
Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.
Greens pledge to transform Scotland at manifesto launch
Co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay have vowed free bus travel for all, as well as plans to expand funded childcare...
Welsh Lib Dems vow to block independence after Senedd election
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds launched her party's manifesto for the Senedd election on Tuesday.
Chris Mason: Ministers have to close asylum loopholes while protecting genuinely...
There has been a stickiness to the electorate's concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.
Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum ind...
In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylu...
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investiga...
The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.
Who can I vote for in my area?
Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where y...
A simple guide to every new constituency in Wales - and all the election candida...
How we vote is changing Wales - here's what you need to know about the new Senedd constituencies.