New rules may take unfinished housing sites off developers Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 24 May 2025 at 14:30 The plans form part of a drive to boost housebuilding in England to 1.5 million new homes by 2029.
Boris and Carrie Johnson announce birth of fourth child Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 24 May 2025 at 09:05 The former PM's wife says the family is "totally smitten" by their daughter, Poppy.
Badenoch says she can't commit to winter fuel payments in full Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 23 May 2025 at 02:36 The Tory leader says her party "could look at changes" but insists there are "difficulties".
UK signs ยฃ101m-a-year deal to hand over Chagos Islands Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 22 May 2025 at 18:48 Under the deal, the UK will lease back the Diego Garcia military base from Mauritius.
'It's going to be ugly': Westminster braces for Spending Review Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 24 May 2025 at 06:00 As the chancellor prepares to set government budgets for future years, who are likely winners and losers?
There is an alternative, Labour MPs tell Reeves Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 24 May 2025 at 04:14 Some MPs are calling on the chancellor to raise taxes on the wealthy instead of cutting welfare.
Jittery Labour MPs divided over benefits cuts Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 23 May 2025 at 08:48 Labour MPs are debating the party's values as they decide whether to back welfare cuts worth ยฃ5bn a year.
Reform UK prepares for real power on a council it now dominates Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 23 May 2025 at 19:58 Lancashire's new councillors start their jobs, after the party's big wins in this month's local elections.
Why did the government sign the Chagos deal now? Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 22 May 2025 at 13:41 A deal to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands and lease back a key military base has been months in the making.
Government delays publication of child poverty strategy Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 23 May 2025 at 10:02 The taskforce, which is working on the strategy, has been considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
First nationalised train will be replacement bus Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 22 May 2025 at 21:57 South Western Railway becomes Great British Railways on Sunday at 01:59 BST precisely.
Jittery Labour MPs divided over benefits cuts Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 23 May 2025 at 08:48 Labour MPs are debating the party's values as they decide whether to back welfare cuts worth ยฃ5bn a year.
First nationalised train will be replacement bus Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 22 May 2025 at 21:57 South Western Railway becomes Great British Railways on Sunday at 01:59 BST precisely.
Starmer migration plan will damage Wales, FM fears Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 23 May 2025 at 05:19 Sir Keir Starmer's migration plans will damage Wales, First Minister Eluned Morgan says.
Second attempt to oust council leader fails Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 22 May 2025 at 13:56 Arooj Shah says she just wants to "crack on" with working hard for the people of Oldham.
'I've applied for hundreds of jobs': One in eight youths not in work or education Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 23 May 2025 at 06:00 New data suggests there were more than 920,000 young people not in work, education or training at the start of 2025.
Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay offer Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 23 May 2025 at 02:59 The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the increase was "derisory".
Teachers and doctors in England given 4% pay rise Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 22 May 2025 at 10:49 But health unions react angrily after a smaller rise of 3.6% is announced for other NHS staff, including nurses and midwives.
Badenoch says she can't commit to winter fuel payments in full Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 23 May 2025 at 02:36 The Tory leader says her party "could look at changes" but insists there are "difficulties".
Net migration halved in 2024 to 431,000, ONS says Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 22 May 2025 at 08:41 The ONS says the yearly decline in net migration is the biggest numerical drop on record.