'I don't like this Musk chap': Reform members say they're unbothered by spat
11 January 2025 at 04:59
Activists gathering at a regional conference assess whether the US billionaire could help or hinder the party.
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Today — 11 January 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
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Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
- 'I don't like this Musk chap': Reform members say they're unbothered by spat
Ros Atkins on... 24 hours on Elon Musk's X timeline
10 January 2025 at 08:41
The BBC's Analysis editor, Ros Atkins, investigates Elon Musk's recent posts on X about grooming gangs - and looks at how one day unfolded on his timeline.
Yesterday — 10 January 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
11 January 2025 at 02:50
The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.
Minister rejects Burnham's call for grooming inquiry
10 January 2025 at 05:49
The Conservatives and Reform UK are both demanding a fresh national investigation into the issue.
Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage
10 January 2025 at 14:49
A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership.
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- Oldham abuse survivors criticise government over inquiry decision
Oldham abuse survivors criticise government over inquiry decision
10 January 2025 at 10:07
Three women whose lives were ruined by historical child abuse want the PM to come and meet survivors.
Truss legal threat to PM over claim she crashed economy
9 January 2025 at 07:30
No 10 insists millions of people share Sir Keir's view of the Truss government's economic record.
Market trouble threatens Labour's economic plans
9 January 2025 at 06:48
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to choose between tax rises and spending cuts, writes Henry Zeffman.
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- Faisal Islam: Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
Faisal Islam: Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
10 January 2025 at 09:14
Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.
UK has enough gas, says network after storage warning
10 January 2025 at 09:34
Experts say the UK has enough gas after Centrica said storage levels were "concerningly low".
Ros Atkins on... 24 hours on Elon Musk's X timeline
10 January 2025 at 08:41
The BBC's Analysis editor, Ros Atkins, investigates Elon Musk's recent posts on X about grooming gangs - and looks at how one day unfolded on his timeline.
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- Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
10 January 2025 at 05:58
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.
UK has enough gas, says network after storage warning
10 January 2025 at 09:34
Experts say the UK has enough gas after Centrica said storage levels were "concerningly low".
Minister rejects Burnham's call for grooming inquiry
10 January 2025 at 04:47
The Conservatives and Reform UK are both demanding a fresh national investigation into the issue.
UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's posts
10 January 2025 at 02:29
A Home Office team is tracking the reach and impact of posts by the tech mogul and others for security risks.
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- Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts
Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts
10 January 2025 at 00:15
The government is suggesting a cap on the cost of resold tickets, potentially up to 30% on top of the original price.
Yousaf accuses Musk of inflaming racial tensions
9 January 2025 at 11:00
The ex-first minister criticised the X owner after he shared a post about the murder of a Scottish schoolboy.
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- Lammy challenges Trump's rhetoric days before White House return
Lammy challenges Trump's rhetoric days before White House return
9 January 2025 at 10:44
The foreign secretary talks up UK-US relations - but clear divisions with the incoming president remain.
Yousaf accuses Musk of inflaming racial tensions
9 January 2025 at 11:00
The ex-first minister criticised the X owner after he shared a post about the murder of a Scottish schoolboy.
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- New sanctions key to stopping smuggling gangs, insists PM
New sanctions key to stopping smuggling gangs, insists PM
9 January 2025 at 09:25
The planned measures will allow the UK to freeze the finances of illegal smuggling networks, Sir Keir said.
