Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes
23 January 2025 at 04:52
It comes after critics warned the plans could prompt wealthy people to leave the UK.
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Today — 23 January 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
Banks raise concerns over benefit debt recovery powers
23 January 2025 at 04:39
The biggest group representing UK banks says the measures could conflict with customer protections.
Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs and shut cafés
23 January 2025 at 04:57
The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor.
Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences
22 January 2025 at 04:01
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.
Schools bill is an act of vandalism, says Kemi Badenoch
22 January 2025 at 07:29
The Tory leader accuses PM of "vandalism" but Sir Keir says the Schools Bill will protect vulnerable children.
Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
22 January 2025 at 08:31
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.
UK leaves door open to joining EU trading scheme
23 January 2025 at 07:05
It comes after the EU's trade chief says the UK could join a customs union as part of post-Brexit "reset".
EU 'could consider' UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme
23 January 2025 at 03:09
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.
Misbehaving Welsh politicians may face recall vote
22 January 2025 at 23:05
Members of the Senedd could face a referendum on their future if they are suspended.
Yesterday — 22 January 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
EU 'could consider' UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme
22 January 2025 at 23:14
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.
PM vows to curb 'Nimby' legal blocks on infrastructure
23 January 2025 at 03:58
No 10 says it is targeting "cynical" appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms.
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Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
- Don't expand terrorist label, says former anti-terror chief
Don't expand terrorist label, says former anti-terror chief
22 January 2025 at 05:32
The ex-Met Assistant Commissioner warns some violent individuals would "revel" in being called terrorists.
Former PM Sunak takes up Oxford and Stanford roles
22 January 2025 at 03:16
The jobs are the first the former Conservative leader has taken since he returned to the backbenches.
Closing bars could risk MPs' safety, says minister
22 January 2025 at 10:13
Commons leader Lucy Powell says she is open to debate about bars in Parliament but they serve a purpose.
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- Offshore wind firms told WWII bomb disposals must be less noisy
Offshore wind firms told WWII bomb disposals must be less noisy
21 January 2025 at 14:37
The government says the industry must find ways to clear the explosives without disrupting marine life.
Tensions over how Southport details went public
22 January 2025 at 01:29
Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.
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- UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship returns to British waters
UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship returns to British waters
22 January 2025 at 06:14
John Healey says the vessel is used to gather intelligence and map the UK's underwater infrastrcuture.
Schools bill is an act of vandalism, says Kemi Badenoch
22 January 2025 at 07:29
The Tory leader accuses PM of "vandalism" but Sir Keir says the Schools Bill will protect vulnerable children.
Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences
22 January 2025 at 04:01
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.
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- Don't expand terrorist label, says former anti-terror chief
Don't expand terrorist label, says former anti-terror chief
22 January 2025 at 05:32
The ex-Met Assistant Commissioner warns some violent individuals would "revel" in being called terrorists.
