Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 17:33 The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.
Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 09:44 The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.
People smugglers to have finances targeted with sanctions Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 17:16 The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.
MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 07:50 Reform UK MP Lee Anderson calls for a "three strikes and you're out" for social housing tenants.
Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 09:44 The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.
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.
Pound falls as borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 17:16 Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts, as Treasury seeks to reassure markets.
Lib Dems told to pay ยฃ14,000 to ex-candidate Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 09:58 Natalie Bird says she was barred from standing as an MP in Wakefield over gender-critical views.
Musk's 'disinformation' endangering me, says Phillips Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 7 January 2025 at 18:43 The tech billionaire and Trump adviser has fiercely criticised the safeguarding minister in recent days.
Chris Mason: Is Starmer leaving the door open to abuse inquiry? Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 09:24 There's anger about Elon Musk's interventions - but they have turbocharged a public conversation about child sexual abuse in the UK.
Ex-Brexit negotiator to become Foreign Office chief Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 07:47 Sir Oliver Robbins will return to the civil service he left in 2019 after overseeing the Brexit negotiations.
MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 07:50 Reform UK MP Lee Anderson calls for a "three strikes and you're out" for social housing tenants.
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.
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 05:33 The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules
MPs vote against Tory call for new grooming gangs inquiry Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 8 January 2025 at 12:32 MPs rejected a Tory amendment calling for a grooming gang's inquiry by 253 votes.
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.