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'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes

Published: December 22, 2024 00:07

Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered.

Waspi women refused payouts - but what other compensation bills are looming?

Published: December 21, 2024 01:21

Billions have been earmarked for victims of the Post Office and infected blood scandals.

Trump campaign adviser calls incoming UK ambassador to US a 'moron'

Published: December 20, 2024 18:36

Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour".

Sue Gray among 30 newly appointed Labour peers

Published: December 20, 2024 16:15

Sue Gray will join the Houe of Lords two months after she left her role as the PM's chief of staff.

Call for extension to winter fuel payment deadline

Published: December 20, 2024 14:23

The Lib Dems warn tens of thousands of pensioners risk missing Saturday's deadline to get help with energy costs.

Peter Mandelson: How the Prince of Darkness became his excellency

Published: December 20, 2024 13:47

Lord Mandelson - set to be the UK's ambassador to the US - revels in his image as a behind-the-scenes fixer.

Unionist parties to pull Stormont Brake for first time

Published: December 20, 2024 11:48

The brake is part of NI's Brexit deal and gives Stormont power to object to changes to EU rules that apply in NI.

Has Swinney got the SNP 'back on the front foot'?

Published: December 20, 2024 06:18

From fears of an election wipeout to bouncing back with the budget, John Swinney reflects on a chaotic 2024.

Roadmap to fix England's potholes revealed

Published: December 20, 2024 02:35

Local authorities across England will be given a share of £1.6bn to fix potholes and maintain roads.

Who is City minister Tulip Siddiq?

Published: December 19, 2024 18:23

The Labour MP has been named in a Bangladeshi corruption inquiry into her aunt, the country's former prime minister.

DUP to attempt to use Brexit's Stormont Brake for first time

Published: December 19, 2024 16:44

It wants to stop new EU rules on packaging and labelling of chemicals from applying in Northern Ireland.

Economic benefits will take some time, says Starmer

Published: December 19, 2024 16:10

The prime minister asked MPs for patience when it comes to raising the UK's economic growth rates.

Hospices in England to receive £100m funding boost

Published: December 19, 2024 11:41

Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures.

Minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe

Published: December 19, 2024 09:22

Tulip Siddiq is accused of helping her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn.

Harland & Wolff saved by deal with Spanish firm

Published: December 19, 2024 09:11

Spain's state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic.

Water bills to rise by £31 per year over next five years

Published: December 19, 2024 08:02

The higher than proposed bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.

Chris Mason: Starmer stung by Waspi women but it's least of his worries

Published: December 18, 2024 19:24

Women affected by state pension changes believed Labour was on their side, feeding cynicism about politics.

English councils to get £700m top-up next year

Published: December 18, 2024 17:35

Labour says the boost will help repair council finances, but a row looms over future funding changes.

Chagos deal remains on track, says UK minister

Published: December 18, 2024 15:54

The Conservatives say it compromises UK security, while Nigel Farage says it has caused "deep disquiet" in Donald Trump's team.

Veterans get social housing priority in rule change

Published: December 18, 2024 13:08

Councils will now have to put veterans at the top of the list for social housing and waive rules requiring a local connection.

MP calls for criminal record checks for parliamentarians

Published: December 18, 2024 07:47

Labour's Jo White says MPs are given access to vulnerable people in their work, and calls for DBS checks.

Chris Mason: The challenge of disruptors with deep pockets

Published: December 18, 2024 01:30

Nigel Farage tells the BBC he is in "open negotiations" with the US billionaire but no figure has been agreed on.

Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by Christmas

Published: December 18, 2024 00:28

Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims.

Nigel Farage meets Elon Musk at Trump's retreat

Published: December 17, 2024 17:07

Reform UK says its leader met the US billionaire for an hour on Monday, alongside its new treasurer.

Fury as women hit by pension age rise denied payouts

Published: December 17, 2024 13:54

Campaigners say they were not properly informed of a pension age rise to bring them in line with men.

Spy allegations pose dilemma for UK's China policy

Published: December 17, 2024 12:52

Calls for China to be designated a threat to national security come as the UK tries to improve relations.

MI5 alert on alleged China agent upheld by judges

Published: December 17, 2024 11:59

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) said the security service had acted within the law when it named Christine Lee as a threat to national security.

England council shake-up: five ways it could affect you

Published: December 16, 2024 15:56

What difference could the biggest shake up of local government in 50 years make to your area?

Civil servants must work differently, says new boss

Published: December 16, 2024 12:30

The cabinet secretary backs Sir Keir Starmer's call for a "rewiring" of the way government operates.

Woman sentenced for hurling milkshake at Farage

Published: December 16, 2024 11:43

The Reform UK party leader was drenched in liquid when he started his constituency campaign in June.

China spy efforts happening in plain view, says ex-Tory leader

Published: December 16, 2024 11:35

Sir Iain says there are "many more involved in exactly this kind of espionage" in the UK.

Councils to be merged in major local government shake-up

Published: December 16, 2024 01:57

Ministers plan to combine smaller councils across England, prompting warnings of "turmoil" over mergers.

UK in 'diplomatic contact' with Syrian rebels, says Lammy

Published: December 15, 2024 17:00

The foreign secretary's remarks come as the government announced £50m of humanitarian aid for Syria.

UK joins Asia's trade club - but what is CPTPP?

Published: December 15, 2024 10:46

It may look like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

Cooper won't set timetable to cut 'dangerous' boat crossings

Published: December 15, 2024 05:24

The UK home secretary's remarks come after 13,500 people with failed asylum claims were returned to their home country since July.

Court delays unacceptable for victims and defendants, says ex-judge

Published: December 14, 2024 11:48

Sir Brian Leveson told the BBC radical steps would need to be taken to tackle the growing "crisis".

UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Starmer's 1.5m homes

Published: December 14, 2024 00:04

Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.

Speed up plans to criminalise deepfake abuse, ministers told

Published: December 13, 2024 18:11

Tory peer Baroness Owen accuses the government of delay, saying it has let down survivors.

Council to ask government for up to £52m extra

Published: December 13, 2024 15:47

The authority will ask government for exceptional financial support of up to £52m over two years.

I'm happy with my unique lunch choices, says Badenoch

Published: December 13, 2024 15:44

The Conservative leader says everyone has their own tastes after expressing her dislike of sandwiches.

MPs don't have to be saints, says new standards watchdog

Published: December 13, 2024 15:01

Conservative MP Alberto Costa says punishments for breaking minor rules should be less severe.

I don't regret voting against Assad bombing - Miliband

Published: December 13, 2024 09:45

The former Labour leader says there had been "no clear plan" when in the Syria vote of 2013.