Former MP Quentin Davies dies, aged 80
30 January 2025 at 06:49
Lord Davies of Stamford served as an MP for 23 years before entering the House of Lords.
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Today — 30 January 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
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Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
- Henry Zeffman: Reeves's plan comes under scrutiny from her own side
Henry Zeffman: Reeves's plan comes under scrutiny from her own side
29 January 2025 at 08:31
The chancellor has made clear she wants to see economic growth, but the response from Labour MPs will be key in how its delivered.
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- Tony Blair pays tribute to 'guardian' of Labour Party John Prescott at funeral
Tony Blair pays tribute to 'guardian' of Labour Party John Prescott at funeral
30 January 2025 at 05:38
Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott is remembered during his funeral in Hull on Thursday.
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- New crime of endangering lives to target small boat crossings
New crime of endangering lives to target small boat crossings
30 January 2025 at 05:08
Border officials will also get powers to seize migrants' phones, under new laws unveiled by the Home Office.
New oil and gas field consent was unlawful - judge
30 January 2025 at 02:20
The judgement came after a case brought by environmental campaigners at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
Reeves backs third Heathrow runway in growth push
29 January 2025 at 10:21
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants a planning application "signed off" before the next election.
Deadly floods medic first to win new King's medal
30 January 2025 at 02:07
The first recipients of the new Humanitarian Medal have been announced, honouring rescue workers.
Ex-Tory leader warned over repeated rule breaches
29 January 2025 at 06:22
An ex-Welsh Conservative leader has been warned he will be punished if he breaks Senedd rules again.
How quickly could Rachel Reeves' new plans boost growth?
29 January 2025 at 16:42
The chancellor announced a range of reforms on Wednesday - including a new runway for Heathrow airport.
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- Heathrow's third runway can be built in 10 years, Reeves says
Heathrow's third runway can be built in 10 years, Reeves says
30 January 2025 at 02:27
The chancellor says she wants to see planes start using the new runway in the next decade.
Ex-Tory leader warned over repeated rule breaches
29 January 2025 at 06:22
An ex-Welsh Conservative leader has been warned he will be punished if he breaks Senedd rules again.
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- Chris Mason: Labour must make economic growth ideas work this time
Chris Mason: Labour must make economic growth ideas work this time
29 January 2025 at 00:33
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is seeking to inject optimism into the economy and a sense that Labour can get things done.
How quickly could Rachel Reeves' new plans boost growth?
29 January 2025 at 16:42
The chancellor announced a range of reforms on Wednesday - including a new runway for Heathrow airport.
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- Heathrow's third runway could be built in 10 years, Reeves says
Heathrow's third runway could be built in 10 years, Reeves says
30 January 2025 at 00:57
The chancellor says she wants to see planes start using the new runway in the next decade.
Biased AI rejected my job applications, says ex-MP
28 January 2025 at 11:33
Former Welsh Secretary David TC Davies says CV scanners rejected him over lack of a university degree.
Yesterday — 29 January 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
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- Henry Zeffman: Reeves's plan comes under scrutiny from her own side
Henry Zeffman: Reeves's plan comes under scrutiny from her own side
29 January 2025 at 08:31
The chancellor has made clear she wants to see economic growth, but the response from Labour MPs will be key in how its delivered.
My criticism of Trump was wrong, says Mandelson
29 January 2025 at 05:30
The UK's choice for ambassador to the US rows back on previous comments describing Trump as "a bully".
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- No plans to expand definition of extremism, minister says
No plans to expand definition of extremism, minister says
28 January 2025 at 08:36
Dan Jarvis says Islamist extremism, followed by far-right extremism, are the biggest threats the UK faces.
Keep assisted dying laws simple, says Whitty
28 January 2025 at 09:22
England's chief medical officer warns of "bureaucratic thicket" if safeguards made too complicated.
Reeves backs third Heathrow runway in growth push
29 January 2025 at 10:00
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants a planning application "signed off" before the next election.
