Mauritius hints Chagos talks stuck over money
23 December 2024 at 07:54
The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.
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Today — 23 December 2024Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
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Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
- Trump campaign adviser calls incoming UK ambassador to US a 'moron'
Trump campaign adviser calls incoming UK ambassador to US a 'moron'
20 December 2024 at 11:49
Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour".
PM and Zelensky discuss UK training of Ukrainian forces
23 December 2024 at 06:46
In a call, the leaders agree to refine the UK's training programme to "bolster" Ukraine's defence.
Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approvals to end
20 December 2024 at 17:19
Planned legal changes will see three neonicotinoid pesticides completely banned from any future use.
UK economy had zero growth between July and September
23 December 2024 at 00:48
The downward revision will be a blow to Labour which has made boosting the economy its top priority.
Yesterday — 22 December 2024Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
Call for extension to winter fuel payment deadline
20 December 2024 at 06:23
The Lib Dems warn tens of thousands of pensioners risk missing Saturday's deadline to get help with energy costs.
No 'quick fix' for Tories, says Kemi Badenoch
22 December 2024 at 22:00
The party leader defends not outlining specific policy positions so far in an interview on BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Government borrowing at three-year low for November
20 December 2024 at 05:38
Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.
Before yesterdayLatest Political News and Updates from BBC
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- 'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes
'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes
21 December 2024 at 16:07
Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered.
Get on with fixing potholes, PM tells councils
19 December 2024 at 18:35
Local authorities across England will be given a share of £1.6bn to fix potholes and maintain roads.
Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approvals to end
20 December 2024 at 17:19
Planned legal changes will see three neonicotinoid pesticides completely banned from any future use.
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- Peter Mandelson: How the Prince of Darkness became his excellency
Peter Mandelson: How the Prince of Darkness became his excellency
20 December 2024 at 05:47
Lord Mandelson - set to be the UK's ambassador to the US - revels in his image as a behind-the-scenes fixer.
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- Waspi women refused payouts - but what other compensation bills are looming?
Waspi women refused payouts - but what other compensation bills are looming?
20 December 2024 at 17:21
Billions have been earmarked for victims of the Post Office and infected blood scandals.
Peter Mandelson 'honoured' to be appointed US ambassador
20 December 2024 at 08:52
The former cabinet minister says he will help the government land "big opportunities" with the US government.
Ex-first minister Carwyn Jones to get peerage
20 December 2024 at 09:54
Mr Jones, first minister from 2009-18, left after the death of Carl Sargeant.
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- Trump campaign adviser calls incoming UK ambassador to US a 'moron'
Trump campaign adviser calls incoming UK ambassador to US a 'moron'
20 December 2024 at 10:22
Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour".
Rejected data centre gets approval after appeal
20 December 2024 at 04:22
A decision by Buckinghamshire Council is overturned by the housing secretary.
Sue Gray among 30 newly appointed Labour peers
20 December 2024 at 08:29
Sue Gray will join the House of Lords two months after she left her role as the PM's chief of staff.
Minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe
19 December 2024 at 07:15
Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn.
Call for extension to winter fuel payment deadline
20 December 2024 at 06:23
The Lib Dems warn tens of thousands of pensioners risk missing Saturday's deadline to get help with energy costs.
