Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces
25 April 2025 at 23:51
It follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.
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Today — 26 April 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
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Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
- Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces
UK claims 90% drop in mail-order cannabis from Thailand
25 April 2025 at 09:34
UK Border Force seized 15 tonnes of cannabis in post from Thailand in the last three months of 2024.
Yesterday — 25 April 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary
25 April 2025 at 12:50
Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.
Eligibility case against Reform candidate dismissed
25 April 2025 at 13:14
Dame Andrea Jenkyns is standing as a candidate in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race.
MPs limber up for London Marathon
25 April 2025 at 11:18
Harriet Cross and Cat Smith will be among sixteen MPs taking part in the 26-mile race on Sunday.
Big Ben light turned on to mark wartime anniversary
25 April 2025 at 07:19
It is 80 years since the Ayrton Light was switched back on after World War Two blackout regulations were lifted.
MPs limber up for London Marathon
25 April 2025 at 11:18
Harriet Cross and Cat Smith will be among sixteen MPs taking part in the 26-mile race on Sunday.
UK edges towards youth visa deal with EU
24 April 2025 at 11:34
An agreement has emerged as a key European demand in ongoing negotiations for a post-Brexit "reset".
Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikes
25 April 2025 at 09:28
The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.
UK claims 90% drop in mail-order cannabis from Thailand
25 April 2025 at 09:34
UK Border Force seized 15 tonnes of cannabis in post from Thailand in the last three months of 2024.
UK-Irish deal on Troubles legacy could be 'within weeks'
24 April 2025 at 13:29
Secretary of State Hilary Benn hosted Tánaiste Simon Harris and Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan.
Cyclists who kill could face life sentence
25 April 2025 at 07:29
The amendment would also see increased sentences for deaths and serious injury caused by cyclists.
Big Ben light turned on to mark wartime anniversary
25 April 2025 at 07:19
It is 80 years since the Ayrton Light was switched back on after World War Two blackout regulations were lifted.
Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups
25 April 2025 at 03:43
New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.
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- Kogan named preferred choice as chair for football regulator
Kogan named preferred choice as chair for football regulator
25 April 2025 at 03:25
Sports media rights executive David Kogan is named as the government's preferred choice as chair of the English football's new independent regulator.
Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer
24 April 2025 at 18:19
Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says.
Cyclists who kill could face life sentence
25 April 2025 at 02:52
The amendment would also see increased sentences for deaths and serious injury caused by cyclists.
Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups
25 April 2025 at 02:03
New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.
Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing
24 April 2025 at 08:42
Ed Miliband says "zonal pricing" or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market.
Reeves suggests UK trade with EU more important than US
25 April 2025 at 05:07
The chancellor indicates that moving closer to the EU on trade is a bigger priority than the US.
