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Young people on benefits to be offered construction and hospitality work

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Published: December 7, 2025 04:18

The government says it will fund training and work experience for 350,000 not in work or education.

Young people are getting a 'raw deal', and that's good news for the Greens and Reform

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Published: December 6, 2025 16:05

Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK

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Published: December 6, 2025 14:46

Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move.

Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women's Conference events

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Published: December 6, 2025 10:40

The conference will take place in 2026 after being cancelled for a year in light of the Supreme Court's gender ruling.

Charities welcome new law banning puppy smuggling

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Published: December 6, 2025 09:33

But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas.

Reform revokes council leader's party membership

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Published: December 5, 2025 18:41

It follows an investigation by the party into racist content on social media.

Starmer rejects EU customs union after Lammy comments

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Published: December 5, 2025 18:05

It comes after the deputy prime minister said countries in a customs union with the EU see benefits.

PM told budget was 'missed opportunity' for NI by Stormont leaders

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Published: December 5, 2025 15:47

Sir Keir Starmer heard the criticism when he attended the latest meeting of the British Irish Council (BIC) in Cardiff.

Reeves will not face ethics probe over pre-Budget remarks

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Published: December 5, 2025 15:04

The chancellor has been accused of painting an overly-negative picture of the economy to justify tax rises.

Minister defends UK Labour government record in Wales

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Published: December 5, 2025 14:39

Darren Jones responds as Labour Senedd members accuse the prime minister of rolling back devolution.

Call for 'Covid-style' help amid water disruption

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Published: December 5, 2025 14:12

Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin calls for an £18.5m recovery package for Kent and Sussex businesses.

Immigration detention centre officially reopens

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Published: December 5, 2025 11:54

The first detainees arrived at Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre on Wednesday and Thursday.

60 delivery riders face deportation after illegal work crackdown

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Published: December 5, 2025 05:08

The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".

We'll end children living in B&Bs, government says

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Published: December 4, 2025 22:32

The child poverty strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.

Farage accuses BBC of double standards after racism allegations

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Published: December 4, 2025 17:52

The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism.

Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027

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Published: December 4, 2025 17:43

Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

Man jailed for sending antisemitic messages to MP

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Published: December 4, 2025 14:52

Kevin Smith, 61, admitted sending malicious communications to Leeds MP Alex Sobel, a court hears.

Labour MP issues plea to Lammy to scrap 'stupid' jury trial plan

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Published: December 4, 2025 14:35

Ex-shadow attorney general Karl Turner tells the BBC the plan to cut court backlogs 'won't work".

Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests

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Published: December 4, 2025 13:26

Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines

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Published: December 4, 2025 11:49

The partnership is designed to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say are increasingly under threat from Moscow.

Crypto investor donates record £9m to Reform UK

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Published: December 4, 2025 11:14

The sum from Christopher Harborne is the largest ever single donation by a living person to a British political party.

Henry Zeffman: Less than meets the eye to Starmer's words on Brexit

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Published: December 4, 2025 10:10

This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.

Facial recognition could be used more widely by police under plans

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Published: December 4, 2025 10:02

The Home Office hopes a new public consultation will lead to new laws expanding the use of the technology by more police forces.

Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told

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Published: December 4, 2025 06:57

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

New mayoral elections to be delayed in four areas of England

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Published: December 4, 2025 06:26

The new mayoralties in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton will now be contested in 2028.

New plans to expand police facial recognition

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Published: December 4, 2025 04:45

A new consultation aims to lead to new laws expanding the use of the technology to more police forces.

Labour weighed backing assisted dying bill pre-election

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Published: December 4, 2025 04:39

A backbencher's bill, that would legalise assisted dying for those with a terminal diagnoses, is currently going through Parliament.

Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis

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Published: December 4, 2025 03:51

The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.

Walescast Senedd debate

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Published: December 3, 2025 23:15

The debate comes as parties look ahead to next May's Welsh Parliament election.

Lib Dems call for farming equivalent of Teach First scheme

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Published: December 3, 2025 22:33

The party warns the country is facing a "lost generation of farmers" with only 5% of farmers in the UK under the age of 35.

Politicians thrash out key issues in live TV debate

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Published: December 3, 2025 22:20

They clashed over the NHS, the two-child benefit cap and increasing Senedd members.

Baby milk can be bought with supermarket loyalty points

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Published: December 3, 2025 18:32

The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

Labour MP issues plea to Lammy to scrap 'stupid' jury trial plan

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Published: December 3, 2025 18:10

Ex-shadow attorney general Karl Turner tells the BBC the plan to cut court backlogs 'won't work".

Pubs 'will close' say landlords angry at tax rises

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Published: December 3, 2025 16:33

Publicans worry higher business rates will mean pints cost more, or pubs go bust.

Welsh Labour MSs accuse Starmer of rolling back devolution

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Published: December 3, 2025 16:27

A letter signed by 11 MSs criticises a programme to fund Welsh councils which bypasses ministers in Cardiff.

Boil water warning after Kent and Sussex supply failure

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Published: December 3, 2025 16:26

The Prime Minister calls Kent water crisis “shocking” as 24,000 homes are warned to boil water.

New homes delayed by 'energy-hungry' data centres

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Published: December 3, 2025 15:37

The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022.

MP calls for more support for children of alcoholics

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Published: December 3, 2025 13:28

George Freeman warns the "carnage" of drink dependency is more likely to see children ending up in care.

PMQs: PM defends Rachel Reeves as Tories call for her to go

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Published: December 3, 2025 13:24

PMQs: PM defends Rachel Reeves as Tories call for her to go

Rural Labour MPs signal concern at farm tax plans

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Published: December 3, 2025 11:38

Dozens of the party's rural backbenchers are thought to have abstained at an initial vote on the plans.

The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained

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Published: December 3, 2025 01:43

The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.

MPs warn China spy trial failures could happen again

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Published: December 3, 2025 01:24

A damning report finds a “shambolic” system could lead to future espionage cases being dropped.

Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry

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Published: December 3, 2025 01:07

BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.

Reform politician's racist Chinese slur 'caused a lot of hurt'

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Published: December 2, 2025 22:52

Members of Wales' Chinese community say seeing a politician use a racist slur is "very upsetting".

Chinese mega embassy could bring security advantages, says No 10

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Published: December 2, 2025 21:59

Some believe China's mega-embassy could be a hub for espionage in the heart of London.

Army fixing 6,000 support trucks grounded over safety issues

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Published: December 2, 2025 19:35

Defence Minister Luke Pollard tells MPs fixing safety issues when they are reported is standard practice.

Government plans to scrap some jury trials

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Published: December 2, 2025 17:59

The BBC's Henry Zeffman breaks down government plans to scrap Jury trials in England and Wales, for crimes that carry a likely sentence of less than three years.

Plaid Cymru confirms budget talks with Welsh Labour

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Published: December 2, 2025 17:42

Talks focus on NHS and councils as Plaid says it is ready to get Wales out of a "hole made by Labour".

Ex-ballerina and former minister in race to be next Lord Speaker

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Published: December 2, 2025 17:37

Deborah Bull and Michael Forsyth are the two candidates standing to replace Lord McFall of Alcluith.

Ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe sets up party

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Published: December 2, 2025 15:45

Great Yarmouth First will represent needs of the town only, says founder Rupert Lowe.

Reeves did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official

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Published: December 2, 2025 13:05

Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.

Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years

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Published: December 2, 2025 13:05

The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.

Twelve further prisoners accidentally released, says Lammy

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Published: December 2, 2025 09:15

The releases happened in the past three weeks, coming on top of 91 prisoners who were freed by mistake between April and October.

Jury trial reforms set to be announced

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Published: December 2, 2025 09:11

The changes will restrict the right to a jury trial in a bid to reduce the backlog of cases.

UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive

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Published: December 2, 2025 06:00

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.

What scrapping the two-child benefit cap means

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Published: December 2, 2025 05:53

Politics South reporter Emily Hudson explains the two-child benefit cap and why it was scrapped.

Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas

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Published: December 1, 2025 17:25

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.

Maccabi fan ban evidence 'changed to fit decision'

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Published: December 1, 2025 16:18

West Midlands Police chiefs are providing evidence to MPs about the decision to ban Israeli fans.

OBR says Budget leak 'worst failure' in its history

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Published: December 1, 2025 16:06

The government's official forecaster investigated how crucial documents were published ahead of the chancellor's statement.

Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public

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Published: December 1, 2025 14:24

The Tories have accused the government of lying about the state of the public finances ahead of the Budget.

Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point

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Published: December 1, 2025 10:42

The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.

Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point

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Published: December 1, 2025 10:42

The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.

Former Tory deputy chair Gullis defects to Reform

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Published: December 1, 2025 10:21

Jonathan Gullis, a former education minister, lost his Stoke-on-Trent North seat in 2024.

Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence

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Published: December 1, 2025 08:05

The former minister and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, who received a two-year sentence, says the charges are politically motivated.

Children to be taught how to manage their money

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Published: December 1, 2025 06:10

Political Reporter Tristan Pascoe looks at how learning about finance impacts young people.

Feuds, boycotts and the birth of Your Party

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Published: December 1, 2025 00:39

The path to this weekend's founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party.

Official name and new constitution: BBC reports from Your Party conference

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Published: November 30, 2025 19:13

It has used the slogan "This is Your Party" since its launch in July, but gave members the final choice on the name.

New party founded by Corbyn and Sultana adopts Your Party as name

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Published: November 30, 2025 17:30

Your Party delegates also vote to be led by a panel of members - avoiding a potentially explosive leadership race.

Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up

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Published: November 30, 2025 13:44

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.

Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances prior to Budget

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Published: November 30, 2025 11:38

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public

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Published: November 30, 2025 02:47

The prime minister will commit the government to going "further and faster" on growth as his chancellor faces questions.

Sultana claims new Corbyn party carrying out 'witch hunt' against activists

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Published: November 29, 2025 16:36

Zarah Sultana boycotts the first day of Your Party's founding conference after several members were expelled.

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

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Published: November 29, 2025 15:14

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.