Starmer and Badenoch clash over call for grooming inquiry Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 05:20 The Tory leader says a fresh inquiry is needed to "join the dots" but the PM says it would delay change.
Council to ask for elections to be cancelled Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 00:43 Thurrock Council will ask Westminster to cancel local elections.
Bangladesh authorities seek Siddiq account details Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 10:31 It comes after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption probe in the country.
Victims want action, child abuse inquiry chair says Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 06:29 "People need to step up to the mark" to tackle child abuse grooming gangs, Prof Alexis Jay tells BBC.
Bid to halt children's bill sickening, says Phillipson Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 03:00 The education secretary criticises a push for a new inquiry into grooming gangs by halting progress of the bill.
Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 11:49 The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.
Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 6 January 2025 at 16:49 The home secretary says those who fail to report child sexual abuse could face criminal sanctions.
Advice sought on upgrading ketamine to Class A Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 09:27 Illegal use of the drug reached record levels last year, the Home Office said.
Rising costs force 'difficult choices' on schools Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 19:28 A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.
Shein lawyer refuses to say if it uses Chinese cotton Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 10:02 Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.
Advice sought on upgrading ketamine to Class A Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 09:27 Illegal use of the drug reached record levels last year, the Home Office said.
Farage aims to 'mend fences' with Elon Musk in US Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 04:23 It comes after the tech billionaire called for Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader.
What is Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs? Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 6 January 2025 at 13:17 The prime minister has come under attack from Elon Musk over his record as director of public prosecutions.
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 09:26 The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules
Chris Mason: Musk looms large over UK politics as MPs return for 2025 Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 5 January 2025 at 19:15 Another year in Westminster has got off to an explosive start after the tech billionaire's intervention.
Ros Atkins on...Elon Musk's political interventions Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 08:09 The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at Elon Musk's involvement in politics outside the US.
Bangladesh authorities seek Siddiq account details Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 10:31 It comes after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption probe in the country.
PM sets out plan to tackle hospital backlog Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 6 January 2025 at 03:52 The government promises to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year.
Musk's 'disinformation' endangering me, says Phillips Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 10:01 The tech billionaire and Trump adviser has fiercely criticised the safeguarding minister in recent days.
Siddiq refers herself for probe by standards adviser Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 6 January 2025 at 09:24 It follows controversy over the Treasury minister's links to her aunt's political movement in Bangladesh.