Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list in full
11 April 2025 at 08:22
The former prime minister has handed out 36 honours, including to well-known ex-ministers and former advisors.
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- Laura Kuenssberg: Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to?
Laura Kuenssberg: Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to?
11 April 2025 at 22:00
The vote later won't determine British Steel's future, but is a first step towards a possible nationalisation.
UK economy grew more than expected in February
11 April 2025 at 05:13
Analysts warn the unexpected growth could prove short-lived due to the threat of US tariffs and business tax rises.
Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it?
11 April 2025 at 17:37
MPs are having an emergency debate on the future of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel.
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- Jobs fears as disability scheme owes businesses thousands
Jobs fears as disability scheme owes businesses thousands
11 April 2025 at 06:10
One firm says it is owed £186,000 by the Access to Work scheme and is worried it may have to close.
MP sorry for not declaring donation when praising firm
11 April 2025 at 10:05
Labour MP Steve Yemm received £10,000 from Power Saving Solutions, who he later praised in the Commons.
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- Jobs fears as disability scheme owes businesses thousands
Jobs fears as disability scheme owes businesses thousands
11 April 2025 at 06:10
One firm says it is owed £186,000 by the Access to Work scheme and is worried it may have to close.
EU chief 'surprised' at fish status in Brexit talks
11 April 2025 at 08:26
EU commissioner Kaja Kallas says she hopes a 'reset' deal with the UK can still be signed next month.
Cabinet Office to shed 2,100 civil servant roles
10 April 2025 at 05:15
Sources say Cabinet Office chief Pat McFadden wants to "lead by example" on civil service reform.
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- PM aims to pass emergency law on Saturday to 'take control' of British Steel plant
PM aims to pass emergency law on Saturday to 'take control' of British Steel plant
11 April 2025 at 12:57
Parliament will be recalled for a rare Saturday sitting in a bid to save the company's owner from closing the site.
Gove gets peerage in Sunak's resignation honours list
11 April 2025 at 06:07
The veteran former cabinet minister is among several Conservative figures to be given peerages.
Farage rejects local Reform UK-Tory coalitions
11 April 2025 at 00:14
It comes after Kemi Badenoch told the BBC Tory local leaders would be free to share power with Reform.
British Steel talks still deadlocked, source says
10 April 2025 at 09:42
A source said the issues being discussed by government officials and the firm remain unresolved.
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- Starmer discusses US tariffs with Northern Irish ministers
Starmer discusses US tariffs with Northern Irish ministers
11 April 2025 at 03:13
The deputy first minister raised concerns about how potential EU retaliatory tariffs could affect NI.
PM does not give date for closure of asylum centre
11 April 2025 at 04:23
The prime minister says the way to deal with asylum seekers is "to process the claims".
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- Matt Chorley: Local elections might lack glamour - but they matter
Matt Chorley: Local elections might lack glamour - but they matter
9 April 2025 at 22:11
The 5 live host considers what's at stake on a trip to the heart of some of the big battles on 1 May.
UK announces further £450m military support to Ukraine
10 April 2025 at 23:21
The package includes funding for radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of drones.
Union anger after bin workers urged to agree deal
10 April 2025 at 12:36
The Deputy Prime Minister says striking Birmingham bin workers should accept an improved offer.
Union bosses held up Birmingham bin deal, BBC told
10 April 2025 at 08:35
A strike by hundreds of Birmingham refuse workers has seen rubbish piled high on streets.
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UK announces further £450m military support to Ukraine
10 April 2025 at 23:21
The package includes funding for radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of drones.
