Chris Mason: Musk looms large over UK politics as MPs return for 2025
Another year in Westminster has got off to an explosive start after the tech billionaire's intervention.
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Government unveils plan to cut NHS waiting list backlog
The government pledged to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year.
Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.
Child sexual abuse inquiry chair urges government to act
A campaign group led by Prof Alexis Jay also warns against "politicising" sexual violence.
Farage defends Musk after grooming gangs posts
The tech billionaire has used his X platform to heavily criticise the UK government and individual ministers.
Musk 'misinformed' on grooming gangs, says Streeting
The Conservatives have also criticised the billionaire for "sharing things that are factually inaccurate".
Streeting defends timescale for social care reform
The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".
Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?
With new financial backers and a rapidly growing base, Reform UK seems to have momentum, but will it last?
Musk looms large over UK politics as MPs return for 2025
Another year in Westminster has gotten off to an explosive start after the tech billionaire's intervention.
Welsh Lib Dem Baroness Randerson dies aged 76
She was the first ever female Welsh Lib Dem to hold ministerial office at Westminster.
Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president
He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.
Musk says Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to be Reform UK leader
Nigel Farage claims Musk's call is due to a disagreement over support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'
Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.
Musk's grooming gangs attack on Phillips 'disgraceful smear', says Streeting
Wes Streeting says his cabinet colleague has "done more than most people ever do" to fight grooming gangs.
Twenty councillors quit Labour in Starmer protest
The group have accused the party of "abandoning traditional Labour values" in recent months.
Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?
With new financial backers and a rapidly growing base, Reform UK seems to have momentum, but will it last?
Farage defends Musk after grooming gangs posts
The tech billionaire has used his X platform to heavily criticise the UK government and individual ministers.
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.
Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
'A man exposed himself to me on a video call - police didn't properly investigate'
Police are dismissing women's experiences and failing to properly investigate, BBC is told.
