It's been a week of dismissals, disagreements and backbench bust-ups, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

The Home Office's annual accounts show £2.1bn was spent on hotel accommodation in the year to March 2025.

Opposition parties on Warwickshire County Council say the money could be better spent elsewhere.

The first minister has announced a three-point plan, but will it satisfy his party's supporters?

Abbott suspended by Labour Party pending investigation into her comments about racism

Sir Keir Starmer speaks about how reshaping government works with communities.

Diane Abbott is suspended as a Labour MP after she said she did not regret "at all" a previous suspension.

The former defence secretary says erring on the side of caution was "entirely justified" after the 2022 breach.

Jeremy Pert is named as the new councillor for the vacant Eccleshall and Gnosall ward.

Ed Hill says there has been a misunderstanding over a letter sent to all Devon MPs.

How one Lib Dem MP persuaded ministers to change the law within a year of being elected.

Merz was visiting the UK to boost defence ties with Germany, as part of a historic friendship treaty.

Labour appearing consistent is core to Abbott's second suspension, writes the BBC's Chris Mason.

Morgan McSweeney is paid between £155,000 and £159,999, the Cabinet Office said in a report.

The move would reduce police front desks across London from 37 to 19, and reduce the number open 24/7.

Young people are more likely to vote for left-wing parties - but how could this translate to a real election?

MP Diane Abbott has been suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation.

The minimum voting age will fall to 16 across the UK as part of a package of election reforms.

The Doge cost-cutting team is seeking data-sharing agreements with all of the councils Reform UK controls.

The money will expand an existing pilot which works with perpetrators to help them resolve personal issues.