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Criminals could fill potholes and clean bins under government plans

Published: May 18, 2025 02:36

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is said to want to expand unpaid work, which she believes to be too lenient.

Far-right leaders attempting to hijack success of Reform

Published: May 18, 2025 01:19

Two prominent figures have set out plans to use Nigel Farage's party to push their own 'pro-white' agenda.

Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit

Published: May 18, 2025 00:00

Defence deals, fishing rights and closer economic ties among the talking points at Downing Street.

Youth mobility scheme could be part of EU deal, PM signals

Published: May 17, 2025 12:06

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a broad agreement on the issue at a summit on Monday.

Welsh Tory leader won't rule out working with Reform or Plaid

Published: May 16, 2025 10:46

The leader of the Senedd's Tories says he will work with "anybody" to get Labour out of power.

Man in court over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

Published: May 16, 2025 10:23

Ukrainian Roman Lavrynovych is charged in connection with blazes in north London linked to the prime minister.

Lavish spending at water watchdog was unacceptable, says report

Published: May 16, 2025 09:18

Thousands of pounds worth of public money was claimed as expenses by management at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

Rise in disabled people facing homelessness in England

Published: May 16, 2025 01:13

Analysis of data also suggests the amount of social housing given to disabled people has gone down.

MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes

Published: May 16, 2025 00:48

Dozens of amendments have been added to the bill from both sides since it passed its first stage.

Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?

Published: May 15, 2025 23:43

The first UK-EU summit since Brexit takes place on Monday - but is it a "surrender summit" as the Conservatives fear, or could it be, as Starmer puts it, an example of "serious pragmatism"?

Reeves says UK 'beginning to turn corner' as growth beats forecasts

Published: May 15, 2025 14:12

The economy grew faster than expected between January and March, before UK and US tax rises were brought in during April.

Faisal Islam: The UK's surprise resilience may not be temporary

Published: May 15, 2025 12:48

These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world.

Prison release plans endanger public, say Tories

Published: May 15, 2025 12:46

Ministers say new detention limits for recalled prisoners are required to ease an overcrowding crisis.

UK to start talks on return hubs for failed asylum seekers

Published: May 15, 2025 10:41

Sir Keir Starmer wants to send asylum seekers abroad after their claims have been rejected in the UK.

Mahmood pledges 'moment of reckoning' over grooming gangs

Published: May 15, 2025 10:08

No 10 has confirmed Baroness Casey's rapid review of child rape gangs will conclude this month.

UK economy grew more than expected in first three months of year

Published: May 15, 2025 07:52

The economy grew 0.7% between January and March, before UK and US tax rises were brought in during April.

UK to allow foreign states 15% stake in newspapers

Published: May 15, 2025 01:24

A ban was introduced last year - but the law has now been changed to help cash-strapped publishers raise funding.

Overhaul needed to prevent benefit claimants suffering harm, MPs say

Published: May 15, 2025 00:38

MPs say new laws and "deep-rooted cultural change" are needed at the Department for Work and Pensions.

More inmates released early to stop prisons running out of space

Published: May 14, 2025 18:13

Inmates serving one to four years who are recalled to prison will be released after 28 days.

French taxi driver charged with theft after Lammy dispute

Published: May 14, 2025 16:06

French police charge a taxi driver with stealing luggage and cash from UK foreign secretary and his wife.

Starmer condemns fires as 'attack on democracy'

Published: May 14, 2025 12:18

Political leaders offer their support to the PM amid investigation into suspected arson attacks on properties linked to him.

Ex-Reform MP Lowe will not face charges over alleged threats

Published: May 14, 2025 11:50

The CPS said it made the decision "following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence".

Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement

Published: May 14, 2025 10:54

People will typically have to live in the UK for 10 years before applying for the right to stay indefinitely.

AI tool put to test sifting public views on botox and fillers

Published: May 13, 2025 23:01

The technology's success sorting comments on cosmetic surgery paves the way for its wider use, the government says.

Scottish assisted dying bill passes first vote

Published: May 13, 2025 20:57

MSPs have been debating proposals to allow terminally-ill adults to seek medical help to end their lives.

Asylum hotel companies vow to hand back some profits

Published: May 13, 2025 18:07

Three companies have made combined profits of £383m since 2019, according to the National Audit Office.

Fishing shouldn't block defence pact, says EU chief

Published: May 13, 2025 11:23

The EU's foreign policy chief says talks over future fishing access should not block a defence deal.

Man arrested after suspected arson attacks on property linked to PM Keir Starmer

Published: May 13, 2025 07:57

Police arrest a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after fires at properties linked to the prime minister.

Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures

Published: May 12, 2025 21:49

The PM knows cutting immigration is crucial to his credibility, political editor Chris Mason writes.

What are the challenges facing the government's immigration plan?

Published: May 12, 2025 17:32

The government has outlined plans to "significantly" cut immigration - what are the challenges it faces?

Proposals will lead to significant immigration cut, says Starmer

Published: May 12, 2025 13:11

The Home Office estimates policies could lead to a 100,000 drop in immigration per year by 2029.

Care providers say overseas worker crackdown 'short-sighted'

Published: May 12, 2025 09:26

Many care workers say it is a rewarding job, so the task is how to get more people in the UK to apply.

Chris Mason: Why Labour aims to buck 25-year trend of rising legal migration

Published: May 12, 2025 03:30

While the focus is on legal immigration, it is expected that ministers will discuss illegal immigration.

PM promises tougher visa rules to fix 'broken' migration system

Published: May 11, 2025 21:30

Sir Keir Starmer promises new migration rules will "create a system that is controlled, selective and fair".

Time to end care worker recruitment from abroad, Cooper says

Published: May 11, 2025 10:30

Up to 50,000 fewer lower-skilled workers will come to the UK under new measures aimed at tackling net migration, the home secretary says.

Kyiv ceasefire talks a 'significant moment', says Starmer

Published: May 10, 2025 19:54

Global leaders urge Russia to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire from Monday, warning of further sanctions if it does not comply.

Starmer joins world leaders in Ukraine to call for ceasefire

Published: May 9, 2025 21:50

The prime minister will join world leaders as they vow to "ratchet up pressure on Russia's war machine".

Hormone-treated beef will not enter UK after US deal, says government

Published: May 9, 2025 14:09

Farmers are raising questions over how checks will ensure US beef produced using hormones doesn't enter the UK market.

UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'

Published: May 9, 2025 03:30

Officials say action will be taken against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo.

UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss

Published: May 8, 2025 23:13

Andrew Bailey told the BBC that as a public official he did not take a view on Brexit, but that reversing the post Brexit hit to UK-EU trade would be "beneficial".

Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal

Published: May 8, 2025 22:30

The government's diplomatic achievement in sorting this deal before anyone else delivers reprieve to carmakers.

After-work drinks in decline outside London, peers told

Published: May 8, 2025 16:42

A Lords committee hears Thursday is the new Friday for city-centre workers - but only in the capital.

Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come

Published: May 8, 2025 15:31

The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.

Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts

Published: May 8, 2025 14:30

A group of MPs urge the PM to delay any decisions until impact assessments of the changes are published.

Swinney will not support assisted dying in Scotland

Published: May 8, 2025 14:28

Legislation to allow terminally ill people in Scotland to take their own life is being put forward by the Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur.

Denyer won't seek re-election as Green Party co-leader

Published: May 8, 2025 10:24

The MP for Bristol Central, who was elected last year, says he wants to focus on her parliamentary role.

Henry Zeffman: Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer

Published: May 8, 2025 08:00

The UK looks set to be the first to get a deal since US President Trump unleashed a wave of global tariffs.

More offenders could be tagged, as minister insists he's 'not soft on crime'

Published: May 8, 2025 05:18

The prisons minister tells the BBC more criminals could be tagged in future, rather than sent to prison.