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UK electric car sales target set to be weakened

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Published: June 14, 2026 17:56

The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.

Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing

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Published: June 14, 2026 15:52

The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation.

UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

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Published: June 14, 2026 15:25

Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement

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Published: June 14, 2026 09:51

The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.

Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending

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Published: June 14, 2026 00:42

The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

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Published: June 13, 2026 19:48

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last all week.

Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'

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Published: June 13, 2026 17:55

Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a "political reason".

Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told

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Published: June 13, 2026 16:02

Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.

Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?

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Published: June 13, 2026 11:59

John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row

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Published: June 13, 2026 06:39

The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.

Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe

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Published: June 12, 2026 14:46

Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".

What we found out in Starmer's BBC interview

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Published: June 12, 2026 14:29

It has been a turbulent week for PM, after defence minister John Healey resigned.

Troubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-minister

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Published: June 12, 2026 12:56

Al Carns cited his opposition to the bill as one of the reasons why he quit the government on Thursday.

Starmer 'not going to walk away' from leadership

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Published: June 12, 2026 12:38

The prime minister tells the BBC's Chris Mason it is his "duty" to carry on as prime minister.

I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending

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Published: June 12, 2026 12:00

Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns

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Published: June 12, 2026 09:41

Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary.

UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt

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Published: June 12, 2026 07:33

The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.

Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton pledges 'common sense' overhaul if elected California governor

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Published: June 12, 2026 05:02

The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party

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Published: June 12, 2026 01:15

The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.

Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens

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Published: June 11, 2026 21:50

Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.

Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter and Starmer's response in full

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Published: June 11, 2026 17:46

Healey spells out why he has quit government in a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him

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Published: June 11, 2026 16:42

The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.

Asylum hotel vacated after fire safety concerns

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Published: June 11, 2026 16:06

Epping Forest District Council says it was not expecting the latest development.

Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show

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Published: June 11, 2026 13:52

While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.

Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government

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Published: June 11, 2026 13:14

An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.

Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government

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Published: June 11, 2026 13:14

An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.

Healey resigns as defence secretary amid military spending row

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Published: June 11, 2026 12:20

The cabinet minister says funding for a new defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required".

Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation letter in full

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Published: June 11, 2026 11:55

Healey spells out why he has quit government in a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable

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Published: June 11, 2026 07:32

Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

Code of conduct complaint for council leader over libraries plan

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Published: June 11, 2026 07:05

The complaint comes after George Finch released a statement on the county's libraries on Monday.

How do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?

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Published: June 11, 2026 05:13

How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?

Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner

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Published: June 10, 2026 17:44

The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".

Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser

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Published: June 10, 2026 17:11

Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security.

Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets

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Published: June 10, 2026 17:06

Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.

Starmer dithering over defence spending, says Badenoch

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Published: June 10, 2026 13:25

The clash at PMQs comes amid a cabinet battle over how a military investment plan will be funded.

Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges

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Published: June 10, 2026 12:04

The party also wants an annual "national action day" to help "rekindle civic pride".

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

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Published: June 10, 2026 04:17

Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

Unions snub Farage's invite to join Reform UK

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Published: June 9, 2026 17:37

The party leader says his "door is open" but the Unite union says he is "no friend of the workers".

Farage says Reform has contacted X 'at highest level' over fake AI ads

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Published: June 9, 2026 16:45

The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.

British firms to be favoured in defence spending

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Published: June 9, 2026 15:59

The defence secretary says he wants to take an "unashamedly pro-Britain" approach when awarding contracts.

Hidden camera found in government building

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Published: June 9, 2026 15:35

The complex is shared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Home Office.

Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law

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Published: June 9, 2026 15:28

The government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks.

Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch

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Published: June 8, 2026 21:02

The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a "minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge".

Makerfield by-election candidates' short manifestoes

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Published: June 8, 2026 12:31

The candidates in Makerfield lay out their visions for the constituency ahead of the by-election.

Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households

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Published: June 8, 2026 12:27

The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.

Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

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Published: June 8, 2026 11:00

Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children

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Published: June 8, 2026 10:40

The prime minister has pledged "decisive" measures in response to calls for an Australia-style ban.

Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks

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Published: June 7, 2026 21:39

The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.

Election Jersey 2026

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Published: June 7, 2026 18:51

Watch live results from Jersey’s General Election as they’re declared, with Matthew Price.

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'

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Published: June 7, 2026 09:51

Lammy says he told the US vice-president the teen's murder "has got nothing to do with mass migration".

Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say

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Published: June 7, 2026 05:33

The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest

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Published: June 7, 2026 01:03

The prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.