Healey expects UK to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2034
31 May 2025 at 01:43
A government source says the defence secretary has "full confidence" in Labour's plans to increase defence spending.
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Yesterday — 30 May 2025Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
Reform UK to accept Bitcoin donations, says Farage
29 May 2025 at 21:50
The party would be the UK's first to accept the cryptocurrency as regulation discussion continues.
Rugby league anger at no knighthoods in 130 years
30 May 2025 at 17:11
The Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle joins protests at the lack of knighthoods for rugby league players.
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Latest Political News and Updates from BBC
- The Conservative Party faces problems - is its leader one of them?
The Conservative Party faces problems - is its leader one of them?
28 May 2025 at 16:07
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has made missteps that are a ‘total disaster’ for the party, claim insiders
Minister regrets 'clumsy' reference to Nazi Germany
30 May 2025 at 08:09
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Lord Hermer of "calling people who disagree with him Nazis".
Fare dodgers chipping away at society, Jenrick says
30 May 2025 at 01:49
The shadow justice secretary filmed himself confronting fare dodgers on the London Underground.
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- Millionaires shouldn't get winter fuel cash, minister says
Millionaires shouldn't get winter fuel cash, minister says
30 May 2025 at 04:39
Darren Jones says the pension top-up should only be "targeted to those that need it the most".
Reeves outlines plan for £25bn pension 'megafunds'
29 May 2025 at 00:45
The government says its overhaul of retirement savings will boost growth and pension pots.
Reform UK to accept Bitcoin donations, says Farage
29 May 2025 at 21:50
The party would be the UK's first to accept the cryptocurrency as regulation discussion continues.
MSPs back tobacco ban plan for 'smoke free generation'
29 May 2025 at 13:10
MSPs back UK legislation which means it will be illegal for anyone currently aged 15 or under to ever buy cigarettes.
UK turns to AI and drones for new battlefield strategy
29 May 2025 at 01:14
The strategic defence review, announced by the government last July, will be published on Monday.
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Badenoch attacks Starmer and Farage over welfare
29 May 2025 at 19:23
The Tory leader says the PM and Reform UK are in a "race to the bottom" to scrap the child benefit cap.
MSPs back tobacco ban plan for 'smoke free generation'
29 May 2025 at 13:10
MSPs back UK legislation which means it will be illegal for anyone currently aged 15 or under to ever buy cigarettes.
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- Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions
Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions
28 May 2025 at 16:11
The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.
Fare dodgers chipping away at society, Jenrick says
29 May 2025 at 08:14
The shadow justice secretary filmed himself confronting fare dodgers on the London Underground.
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- Social housing complaints soar as watchdog warns of 'simmering anger'
Social housing complaints soar as watchdog warns of 'simmering anger'
29 May 2025 at 08:17
Fire safety, asbestos and mould are among the issues being raised by tenants, according to a new report.
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- Simon Jack: What does Trump tariff ruling mean for the US-UK deal?
Simon Jack: What does Trump tariff ruling mean for the US-UK deal?
29 May 2025 at 06:04
The news raises questions, but the impact on UK-US trade could be minimal
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- Drinking water shortage in decade without new reservoirs, minister says
Drinking water shortage in decade without new reservoirs, minister says
29 May 2025 at 05:12
Changes to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.
Police drop rape case against ex-MP Crispin Blunt
29 May 2025 at 04:06
Surrey Police say there is "insufficient evidence to proceed" and no further action will be taken.
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- Social housing complaints soar as watchdog warns of 'simmering anger'
Social housing complaints soar as watchdog warns of 'simmering anger'
29 May 2025 at 01:29
Fire safety, asbestos and mould are among the issues being raised by tenants, according to a new report.
