PM gives Trump state visit invitation from the King Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 27 February 2025 at 10:27 Keir Starmer says the invite for a second state visit is "truly historic" and "unprecedented".
MP Mike Amesbury's jail term suspended on appeal Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 27 February 2025 at 04:44 Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury, convicted of a street assault, was originally sent straight to jail.
UK asylum claims hit highest level since 1979 Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 27 February 2025 at 04:13 More than 108,000 people claimed asylum in the UK in 2024, according to new statistics.
Starmer and Badenoch clash over defence spending Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 26 February 2025 at 05:35 The prime minister announced the UK will reallocate aid funds to boost military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
Chagos deal will not go ahead if Trump rejects it - Lammy Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 26 February 2025 at 11:35 David Lammy says the UK "a shared military and intelligence interest" with the US in the territory.
Number of young people not in work or education hits 11-year high Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 27 February 2025 at 02:29 The latest figure of 987,000 16-24-year-olds not in work, education or training has risen by 110,000 in a year.
Growth plan will make Londoners richer, mayor says Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 27 February 2025 at 05:20 Sir Sadiq Khan launches a growth plan to increase productivity and create jobs in London.
Seven organisations to be investigated over Grenfell fire Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 26 February 2025 at 10:58 All 58 recommendations of the Grenfell Tower public inquiry will be enacted, government says.
Gatwick second runway backed by government Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 27 February 2025 at 01:52 Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition.
Growth plan will make Londoners richer - mayor Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 26 February 2025 at 22:06 Sir Sadiq Khan launches a growth plan to increase productivity and create jobs in London.
Transport minister 'not a flight-shaming eco warrior' Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 26 February 2025 at 09:31 Heidi Alexander speaks ahead of her decision on whether Gatwick airport can expand to two runways.
Ban degrading and violent online porn, review proposes Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 27 February 2025 at 02:00 A government-commissioned review will call for content showing women being choked during sex to be illegal.
Chris Mason: Starmer upends Labour manifesto to confront Europe's new reality Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 25 February 2025 at 16:13 Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with the US president comes at a pivotal moment for Europe, our political editor writes.
Potential flashpoints ahead as Starmer prepares to meet Trump Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 27 February 2025 at 00:48 The PM stresses the importance of US help but Trump suggests responsibility lies with Europe.
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 25 February 2025 at 16:00 Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.
Chagos deal will not go ahead if Trump rejects it - Lammy Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 26 February 2025 at 11:35 David Lammy says the UK "a shared military and intelligence interest" with the US in the territory.
Councillors told to stop swearing and show respect Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 25 February 2025 at 08:38 An investigation will now be carried out into behaviour at Teignbridge District Council.
Half of homes need heat pump by 2040, government told Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 26 February 2025 at 01:49 The UK's greenhouse gas emissions should fall to 13% of 1990 levels by 2040, government advisors say.
Seven organisations to be investigated over Grenfell fire Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 26 February 2025 at 04:49 All 58 recommendations of the Grenfell Tower public inquiry will be enacted, government says.
UK may have to leave human rights treaty, says Badenoch Latest Political News and Updates from BBC 25 February 2025 at 04:28 The Conservative leader says international agreements must not stop the UK acting in its national interest.