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PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police.
Badenoch accuses Starmer of giving up on welfare reform
No legislation on welfare reform was announced in the King's Speech.
Police anti-racism document 'gives wrong impression', minister says
The Independent Office for Police Conduct's is reviewing a guidance document from the National Police Chiefs' Council.
Henry Nowak case reignites claims of unfair policing
The 18-year-old's murder has sparked debate among politicians over attitudes in policing.
Reform Makerfield candidate admits making 'crass' comments in past
Robert Kenyon says he was not involved in politics when he made remarks unearthed during the campaign.
Scottish Secretary did not declare meeting with Mandelson's firm
Newly-released files confirm Douglas Alexander met with Global Counsel in summer 2024 but it was not publicly declared u...
Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms
A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the p...
Paralympic champion backs plans to fine airlines which fail disabled travellers
The Paralympic champion said an airline staff member once asked her if she had "ever tried to walk".
'Beleaguered and bereft' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10
Newly published documents show Lord Mandelson and ministers' concerns about the prime minister and Labour MPs.
PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told
Unions and defence firms warn delays are a "threat" to British jobs, skills and national security.
UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal
The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled.
Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Scotland's former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times strug...
Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling
The former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.
Welsh Labour faces existential crisis, says former minister
Wales' controversial 20mph limit in built-up areas came at a cost to Welsh Labour, says former minister.
Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".
Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change
The Tory leader sends an open letter to former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair following his critique of the government.
Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pr...
Labour reports Farage's alleged Russian phone hack to police
On Sunday, Reform sources claimed to a newspaper that their leader's phone may have been hacked.
Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair
Former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair has accused the government of having "no coherent plan" for the country.
AI will be used to estimate age of asylum seekers from next year
The Home Office says the tool will make it easier to identify adult migrants "attempting to game the system".
Will the new Welsh first minister complete the journey to delivering M4 relief?
There are a range of options Rhun ap Iorwerth could take - but so far he has committed to none of them.
Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost ge...
A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 203...
Pharmacies in England to prescribe more medication from autumn
The £340m deal will see five common conditions added to the list of things pharmacists can prescribe medication for from...
Council remains leaderless after 2nd failed election
Neither the Reform UK leader or Green Party leader gained enough votes to be elected council leader.
Sturgeon says she was deceived and betrayed over Murrell embezzlement
The former first minister said she was "coming to terms with being married to someone she did not know" after Peter Murr...
Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', cour...
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of...
We now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not why
Details revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive.
Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files
A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.
Key messages between Mandelson and ministers
The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister.
Mandelson files: What you need to know
The government has published more than 1,000 pages of documents about the former US ambassador's appointment.