Starmer pitches reform to 'shackled' civil servants
10 March 2025 at 02:05
The PM writes to officials, telling them they "must be enabled to re-focus on your core purpose".
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Today — 10 March 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
How big is the welfare budget and where might cuts fall?
5 March 2025 at 11:21
The Chancellor has earmarked "several billion pounds" in draft spending cuts to welfare.
Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower
9 March 2025 at 17:39
Daniel Day, 29, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.
Ukrainian family reunited after visa changes reversed
8 March 2025 at 18:34
Parents are once again able to bring their children to join them in the UK, after months of being separated.
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- Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he show 'same mojo' at home?
Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he show 'same mojo' at home?
8 March 2025 at 06:26
The PM seizes the spotlight as Trump upends the world order - but he faces serious challenges in the UK.
Yesterday — 9 March 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts MP Lowe
9 March 2025 at 20:24
Comments attributed to the senior lawyer by the Great Yarmouth MP in his defence have been denied by her.
Man arrested after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower
9 March 2025 at 07:02
Police detain a man after he scales the Elizabeth Tower in Westminster on Saturday morning.
What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?
9 March 2025 at 00:52
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.
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- Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he show 'same mojo' at home?
Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he show 'same mojo' at home?
8 March 2025 at 06:26
The PM seizes the spotlight as Trump upends the world order - but he faces serious challenges in the UK.
Labour ministers yet to hold talks over Abramovich funds
7 March 2025 at 22:01
Funds worth £2.5bn - meant to help Ukrainians - remain frozen in a UK bank account over a row about how to use them.
Ukrainian family reunited after visa changes reversed
8 March 2025 at 18:34
Parents are once again able to bring their children to join them in the UK, after months of being separated.
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- After White House clash, Starmer faces decision about who he can trust
After White House clash, Starmer faces decision about who he can trust
1 March 2025 at 04:30
Starmer is confronting difficult dilemmas after Zelensky and Trump's showdown, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Starmer welcomes EU moves to boost defence spending
7 March 2025 at 09:10
It comes after EU leaders agreed a major package to boost military spending at an emergency summit.
Former Liverpool mayor charged with bribery
7 March 2025 at 04:29
Former city politician Derek Hatton has also been charged after an investigation by Merseyside Police.
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Man arrested after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower
9 March 2025 at 03:03
Police detain a man after he scales the Elizabeth Tower in Westminster on Saturday morning.
Farage defends suspending MP and criticises 'infighting'
8 March 2025 at 18:07
The Reform UK leader acknowledges the row has "dented" the "sense of unity" in his party.
Plan to make phone use safer for teens watered down
7 March 2025 at 08:47
The MP behind the bill says proposals have been altered in a bid to gain government support.
Tories say rights act should not apply to deportations
8 March 2025 at 17:09
Kemi Badenoch previously criticised how some foreign criminals and illegal migrants were using the act.
Minister threatens law change after 'two-tier' row
6 March 2025 at 09:14
From April, an offender's ethnicity or faith will be a bigger factor in deciding whether to jail them.
Civil Service reforms will be radical, minister vows
9 March 2025 at 08:58
Measures including linking the pay of senior civil servants to performance are expected to be unveiled this week.
