Deadline nears to register to vote in local elections Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 14:05 There are local elections to 24 of England's 317 councils and mayoral authorities on 1 May.
Matt Chorley: Local elections might lack glamour - but they matter Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 9 April 2025 at 22:11 The 5 live host considers what's at stake on a trip to the heart of some of the big battles on 1 May.
Penny Mordaunt joins British American Tobacco Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 11:05 The company says Mordaunt would be "asked to contribute her insights" on tobacco harm reduction.
Who can vote in the May local elections? Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 05:10 Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.
Farage rejects local Reform UK-Tory coalitions Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 09:37 It comes after Kemi Badenoch told the BBC Tory local leaders would be free to share power with Reform.
British Steel talks still deadlocked, source says Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 09:42 A source said the issues being discussed by government officials and the firm remain unresolved.
Starmer: 3,000 more police to be hired by March 2026 Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 08:52 The prime minister says he wants to ensure every community has specialist neighbourhood officers.
Who can vote in the May local elections? Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 05:10 Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.
Steel nationalisation talks unfair on Wales, says Plaid Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 02:45 Plaid renews calls for Tata takeover as the Chancellor puts all options on table for British Steel.
Cabinet Office to shed 2,100 civil servant roles Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 05:15 Sources say Cabinet Office chief Pat McFadden wants to "lead by example" on civil service reform.
Union bosses held up Birmingham bin deal, BBC told Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 04:13 A strike by hundreds of Birmingham refuse workers has seen rubbish piled high on streets.
MPs call for streaming levy to help UK TV industry Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 01:26 A CMS committee report warns of the need to safeguard "culturally distinct British productions".
Government rejects 'buy British' campaign to combat tariffs Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 9 April 2025 at 05:38 Ministers say telling people what to buy is not the answer to US tariffs but they will back UK manufacturers.
Local grooming gang reviews will go ahead, says Cooper Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 03:42 The Home Office says it is wrong to claim the government is cancelling local child sexual abuse inquiries.
Europe's first Universal theme park coming to UK Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 9 April 2025 at 05:38 The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate Β£50bn for the economy.
Steel nationalisation talks unfair on Wales, says Plaid Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 02:45 Plaid renews calls for Tata takeover as the Chancellor puts all options on table for British Steel.
Union boss urges Labour MPs to vote against benefit cuts Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 9 April 2025 at 04:05 Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright urges MPs to rebel against Sir Keir Starmer's plans.
Meta may have used books by Gerry Adams to train AI Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 10 April 2025 at 02:02 The former Sinn FΓ©in president is among a number of authors who say their books have been taken without permission.
Welsh Parliament will vote on assisted dying law Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 9 April 2025 at 10:21 The Senedd will vote over whether controversial legislation to legalise assisted dying should apply in Wales.
How exposed is the UK to Trump's tariff chaos? Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 9 April 2025 at 16:01 The exact impact remains uncertain - but some of the emerging fallout may have an upside - here's why.