Welsh budget plans approved after Lib Dem deal
4 March 2025 at 11:19
Welsh government plans for an extra £600m in NHS spending passes with Lib Dem help.
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Today — 4 March 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
UK ads target Iraq to deter small boat crossings
3 March 2025 at 18:22
Angela Eagle says the ads will expose the "dangerous lies" spread by "ruthless criminal gangs".
Henry Zeffman: US aid pause raises stakes for Starmer
4 March 2025 at 09:00
The prime minister will soon need evidence to show he can be a bridge between Trump and Ukraine.
Trump's treatment of Zelensky 'wrong', says Sunak
4 March 2025 at 09:02
The White House's criticism of Zelensky was "very hard to watch," the former prime minister told the BBC.
UK will not pay Rwanda more for scrapped migrant deal
4 March 2025 at 08:46
Rwanda had asked for additional money it said it was owed after the UK suspended aid to the country.
Trump's commitment to Ukraine peace is sincere - PM
3 March 2025 at 09:56
As the PM was speaking, Trump attacked European leaders' Ukraine stance, asking "what are they thinking?"
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- Chris Mason: Starmer is helping to shape talks but path to peace could be long
Chris Mason: Starmer is helping to shape talks but path to peace could be long
2 March 2025 at 21:55
The gathering of European leaders took on greater significance after Trump and Zelenksy's flare up in the Oval Office, political editor Chris Mason writes.
Starmer announces £1.6bn missile deal for Ukraine
3 March 2025 at 00:43
The PM announced "a number" of allies had signed up to his plan following the Lancaster House summit.
Anger over Vance 'random country' peacekeeping remark
4 March 2025 at 07:56
The US vice-president faces criticism after saying troops from "some random country" will not deter Russia.
Outright ban on new leasehold flats moves closer
3 March 2025 at 09:57
Ministers want to move to a "commonhold" system where flat-owners own a share of their buildings.
UK won't be derailed by Ukraine aid freeze - Rayner
4 March 2025 at 01:35
The deputy PM says the UK will continue "dialogue" with the US after it suspended military aid to Ukraine.
Low-paid workers to get 80% of salary in sick pay
3 March 2025 at 06:26
Those currently earning less than £123 a week are currently not eligible for sick pay.
Yesterday — 3 March 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
UK ads target Iraq to deter small boat crossings
3 March 2025 at 18:22
Angela Eagle says the ads will expose the "dangerous lies" spread by "ruthless criminal gangs".
King's pivotal role in Trump and Ukraine balancing act
3 March 2025 at 05:51
King Charles has been a key part of efforts to maintain relationships with Trump and Zelensky.
Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'
2 March 2025 at 18:49
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.
Low-paid workers to get 80% of salary in sick pay
3 March 2025 at 04:12
Those currently earning less than £123 a week are currently not eligible for sick pay.
Mayors call for PM to visit Calais migrant camps
3 March 2025 at 03:48
The mayors say co-operation is “a must” and it is time for the UK prime minister to visit.
Trump's commitment to Ukraine peace is sincere - PM
3 March 2025 at 09:56
As the PM was speaking, Trump attacked European leaders' Ukraine stance, asking "what are they thinking?"
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- Starmer announces 'coalition of the willing' to guarantee Ukraine peace
Starmer announces 'coalition of the willing' to guarantee Ukraine peace
2 March 2025 at 21:40
The UK prime minister says Europe would take the lead but would need US backing for a peace plan.
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- UK and France to present Ukraine peace plan to Trump, PM says
UK and France to present Ukraine peace plan to Trump, PM says
2 March 2025 at 07:27
Sir Keir Starmer also says he believes the US president wants peace, despite last week's Oval Office row with Ukraine's leader.
