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Counter-terrorism police investigating Kneecap videos

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyqe3v5jjdo

Published: May 1, 2025 09:57

The Metropolitan Police say there are 'grounds for further investigation' into the videos.

Bin dispute goes to May Day mediation talks

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyqrny47rno

Published: May 1, 2025 04:45

The talks on Thursday will see conciliation service Acas included in negotiations for the first time.

Local elections 2025: Polls to open across England

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crm3rl27k8lo

Published: April 30, 2025 23:00

Hundreds of councillors, six mayors and one MP will be elected in polls across England.

'Unacceptable' to question Supreme Court gender ruling, says minister

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwvx1z3l2qo

Published: April 30, 2025 17:21

Shabana Mahmood said judges at the UK's highest court had provided "legal clarity".

More Kneecap gigs cancelled amid 'kill your MP' controversy

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x8n5kn80qo

Published: April 30, 2025 17:07

A ticket site for the Irish rap band's gigs in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne confirms the summer shows are no longer going ahead.

MPs watchdog probes Reeves' theatre tickets declaration

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2lzqr8055go

Published: April 30, 2025 17:03

The BBC has been told the chancellor accepted a donation but did not add it to the MPs' register of interests.

Is Welsh Labour turning away from Keir Starmer?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg41d2k9p4do

Published: April 30, 2025 16:19

Could frustrations between Welsh and UK Labour boil over, asks political editor Gareth Lewis.

Parties make final pitch ahead of local elections

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9edyxnzlgo

Published: April 30, 2025 15:09

Polls are being held for 23 councils, along with six mayoral contests and a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby.

Badenoch accuses government of failure on grooming gangs

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2vmdgdddyo

Published: April 30, 2025 14:40

The government has been facing growing demands to reveal which areas are running grooming gang inquires.

When are the 2025 local elections and who can vote?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdwwrdz3xo

Published: April 30, 2025 10:03

Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.

Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticism

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq80974l402o

Published: April 30, 2025 08:51

Former PM Sir Tony Blair says limiting fossil fuels is "doomed to fail" and a new approach is needed.

Watch: What's at stake in these local elections?

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cevdmjvke2po

Published: April 30, 2025 08:21

Watch: What's at stake in these local elections?

Chris Mason: A wildly unpredictable local elections

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62zqz7r5dno

Published: April 30, 2025 03:20

The results of the ballots will mould the national political mood, our political editor writes.

Government not taking climate seriously - advisers

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgpey03pnno

Published: April 30, 2025 00:54

The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.

Jenkyns at odds with Farage on special needs

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8qe976eq3o

Published: April 29, 2025 21:22

The Reform leader has previously said there are too many SEND diagnoses for children.

Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvrwyp0jx3o

Published: April 29, 2025 18:34

The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform.

Kneecap should give 'real apology', husband of murdered MP says

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dg2z399gyo

Published: April 29, 2025 13:49

Brendan Cox, whose wife was killed in 2016, says the band's response was "half an apology".

Badenoch says anonymous critics are 'cowards'

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwvgp7ev1eo

Published: April 29, 2025 03:06

The Tory leader says she is "not worried" about a magazine article calling for her to quit.

Kneecap apologises to families of two murdered MPs

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrvx04e1e6o

Published: April 29, 2025 02:37

The rap group said an extract of footage "taken out of context" is being "exploited and weaponised".

Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwzekdznldo

Published: April 28, 2025 21:45

The tax will be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.

Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg7q0e77exo

Published: April 28, 2025 21:32

Asylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK.

More local grooming inquires expected - minister

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9w82y9z2vxo

Published: April 28, 2025 17:58

The Conservatives said the local reviews would "not do" and repeated calls for a national investigation.

Migrant crossings hit 10,000 so far this year

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx206ln4ke8o

Published: April 28, 2025 16:59

It represents an increase of about 40% compared with the same period last year.

UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2e0m2d7rdo

Published: April 28, 2025 15:44

Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."

When are the 2025 local elections and who can vote?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdwwrdz3xo

Published: April 28, 2025 13:54

Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.

Local elections 2025: Is there an election in my area and where can I vote?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd925jk27k0o

Published: April 28, 2025 12:43

Find out whether there is an election near you in May and where you can vote, using our lookup tool.

Over 300 quango bosses paid more than the prime minister

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c175y5ygyy5o

Published: April 28, 2025 11:51

Quangos are taxpayer-funded but not directly controlled by central government and include watchdogs.

MP calls for apology over 'Labour hounding'

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4z44pv74o

Published: April 28, 2025 10:09

Ms Duffield said she was "hounded" from the party because of her views on gender.

Daughter of murdered MP calls for Kneecap apology

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze1951ryp9o

Published: April 28, 2025 09:00

Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq7324qdj9o

Published: April 28, 2025 08:44

Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% the government has budgeted for.

School uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgp08ln84no

Published: April 28, 2025 04:59

The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.

Urgent care worse than pre-pandemic, think tank says

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98grv8zqveo

Published: April 27, 2025 23:02

The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was "in distress" this winter with A&E waiting times reaching a record high.

British Steel fuels arrive to keep plant going

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr7pge4ej5o

Published: April 27, 2025 16:15

Steel workers and their families can "breathe a sigh of relief", says the business secretary.

Tories may need to form coalition with Reform, says Ben Houchen

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx201d19p2yo

Published: April 27, 2025 12:27

A pact may be needed to keep Labour out of government at next general election, the Tory mayor says.

Greens call for single-sex guidance to be withdrawn

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g355v07l2o

Published: April 27, 2025 11:12

Carla Denyer says the equalities watchdog's guidance puts trans people at risk of discrimination.

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyw9qjeq8po

Published: April 26, 2025 06:51

It follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.

Eligibility case against Reform candidate dismissed

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg5q4gg1q1vo

Published: April 25, 2025 20:14

Dame Andrea Jenkyns is standing as a candidate in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race.

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrz18882ygo

Published: April 25, 2025 19:50

Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.

MPs limber up for London Marathon

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0l0e2k1gd3o

Published: April 25, 2025 18:18

Harriet Cross and Cat Smith will be among sixteen MPs taking part in the 26-mile race on Sunday.

UK claims 90% drop in mail-order cannabis from Thailand

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33zllk41z7o

Published: April 25, 2025 16:34

UK Border Force seized 15 tonnes of cannabis in post from Thailand in the last three months of 2024.

Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikes

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lm7q1jg7jo

Published: April 25, 2025 16:28

The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.

Big Ben light turned on to mark wartime anniversary

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0m9jgky0ygo

Published: April 25, 2025 14:19

It is 80 years since the Ayrton Light was switched back on after World War Two blackout regulations were lifted.

Kogan named preferred choice as chair for football regulator

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cgm8e18dg2yo

Published: April 25, 2025 10:25

Sports media rights executive David Kogan is named as the government's preferred choice as chair of the English football's new independent regulator.

Cyclists who kill could face life sentence

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0w8g18x9no

Published: April 25, 2025 09:52

The amendment would also see increased sentences for deaths and serious injury caused by cyclists.

Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yrwl1wgdjo

Published: April 25, 2025 09:03

New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.

Reeves says she understands Trump's concerns ahead of trade talks

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99p5nrr53mo

Published: April 25, 2025 08:54

The chancellor is set to meet her US counterpart to make the case for a bilateral trade deal.

Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx28dyr772ro

Published: April 25, 2025 01:19

Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says.

Badenoch denies Jenrick rift over Reform comments

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lm7rqd4deo

Published: April 24, 2025 22:52

The Tory leader thinks the shadow justice secretary is a "team player," her spokesman tells reporters.

UK-Irish deal on Troubles legacy could be 'within weeks'

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy0w3lgedwo

Published: April 24, 2025 20:29

Secretary of State Hilary Benn hosted Tánaiste Simon Harris and Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan.

Reform UK criticised for candidates' offensive posts

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz798wrd81jo

Published: April 24, 2025 18:40

Nigel Farage says his party has the best vetting - but campaigners find candidates who appear to have slipped through the net.

UK lifts sanctions on Syrian defence ministry

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ewv7y32r1o

Published: April 24, 2025 17:18

Restrictions are also being eased on the financial services and energy sectors to help investment.

UK bans video game controller exports to Russia

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkx14jykn8o

Published: April 24, 2025 16:16

The Foreign Office says Russia was "buying harmless goods and turning them into tools of war".

UK edges towards youth visa deal with EU

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qw58r0x0do

Published: April 24, 2025 14:12

An agreement has emerged as a key European demand in ongoing negotiations for a post-Brexit "reset".

Runcorn by-election battle tests Labour nerves

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74n749zlqwo

Published: April 24, 2025 12:30

The by-election on 1 May will also be seen as a measure of the broader political mood that could set the tone in Westminster.

Prescott's son to run London Marathon for dementia

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly1z72ng9zo

Published: April 24, 2025 10:03

David Prescott is running in the race in memory of his father, who had Alzheimer's disease.

Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp91md1lj92o

Published: April 24, 2025 09:39

Ed Miliband says "zonal pricing" or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market.

Ofcom finalises rules to protect children online

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yljn2vkn1o

Published: April 24, 2025 09:37

Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkep1vx3mro

Published: April 24, 2025 09:15

The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.

Ofcom finalises rules to protect children online

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yljn2vkn1o

Published: April 24, 2025 07:37

Websites will have to instate age checks and tighten up algorithm recommendations for young users.

James Bulger's mum seeks AI law to curb clips of murder victims

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp91m4rzzm0o

Published: April 24, 2025 07:18

Denise Fergus says internet laws don't go far enough to protect people from harmful content online.