Politics

No 10 rejects Lammy suggestion of US protectionism

published: 15:09 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The foreign secretary says British people will be "very concerned" about the impact of Trump's tariffs.

Trump has acted for his country, I will act in Britain's interests, says Starmer

published: 22:13 02-04-2025

updated: 17:02 04-04-2025

Donald Trump has acted for his country and I will act in Britain's interests, Sir Keir Starmer has said after the US president imposed 10% tariffs on UK goods.

Chris Mason: Tariffs are yet another example of colossal, upending change

published: 07:20 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

How could Trump's tariffs impact economic growth? Our political editor, Chris Mason, explains.

'Will the PM side with parents or tech bros?': Labour peer demands action on children's smartphone safety

published: 18:45 03-04-2025

updated: 17:02 04-04-2025

Sir Keir Starmer needs to choose between parents who want stronger action to tackle harmful content on children's phones, or the "tech bros" who are resisting changes to their platforms, Baroness Harriet Harman has said.

Former Tory MSP Jamie Greene defects to Lib Dems

published: 16:43 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The former frontbencher quit the Scottish Conservatives and claimed the party had become "Trump-esque".

Small boat crossings halted by gusty conditions despite sunny start to spring

published: 14:20 04-04-2025

updated: 17:02 04-04-2025

Gusty conditions have seen the number of small boat crossings in the Channel plummet over the past week.

Reform UK candidate suspended over pro-Jimmy Savile posts

published: 15:46 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Stephen Hartley was announced as a Reform UK candidate in the Banbury Hardwick ward, but has since been suspended.

Growing calls for UK to withdraw from treaty banning landmines

published: 12:59 04-04-2025

updated: 17:02 04-04-2025

Calls are growing for the UK to withdraw from the treaty banning the use of landmines.

UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs

published: 05:02 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed.

Government will miss its own deadline to bring in Hillsborough Law

published: 10:44 04-04-2025

updated: 17:02 04-04-2025

The Hillsborough Law will not be implemented before the next anniversary of the disaster as promised, the government has confirmed.

London mayor could overturn council bans on late venues

published: 13:25 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Sir Sadiq Khan may be able to "call in" decisions over night-time economy licensing applications.

Highs and lows of Five-Year Keir

published: 18:09 03-04-2025

updated: 17:02 04-04-2025

From Doughty Street to Downing Street: from human rights barrister in a left-wing chambers to a prime minister tough on rioters and illegal migrants.

Mile-long queue at Birmingham waste site as bin strike continues

published: 16:32 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The council has set up mobile bin collections for residents to unload their waste amid the strike.

Online safety protections for children 'not up for negotiation' in US trade talks

published: 07:28 04-04-2025

updated: 17:02 04-04-2025

Online safety protections for children are "not up for negotiation" in US trade talks, a minister has said, amid speculation they could be watered down to avoid Donald Trump's tariffs.

Deep coal mine plans officially dropped

published: 15:38 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Plans for the first deep coal mine in the UK in more than 30 years are officially abandoned.

Trump's tariffs will have an impact before too long – but how will the UK respond?

published: 17:46 03-04-2025

updated: 17:02 04-04-2025

The list has landed.

Labour promises 'change' at local election launch

published: 13:28 03-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The PM says Labour councils will work "hand-in-hand" with the government on issues like potholes and policing.

Scheme to boost access to NHS dentists has made things worse, MPs say

published: 23:13 03-04-2025

updated: 17:02 04-04-2025

A scheme meant to boost access to NHS dentists under the last government appears to have "comprehensively failed", MPs have said

Buy British to beat Trump tariffs, urge Lib Dems

published: 16:14 03-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The party wants a government campaign to encourage people to buy UK-made products to support firms.

Woman who lost son in terror attack and did masters degree to understand it welcomes new law in his name

published: 17:22 03-04-2025

updated: 17:02 04-04-2025

There is a certain steel about a mother who has lost a child.

Call to ban catapults receives government response

published: 12:22 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

A parliamentary petition collects more than 18,000 signatures after attacks across the South East.

Lib Dems promise 'grown up' politics ahead of election

published: 10:38 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The party helped Labour to pass the Welsh government's budget last month.

Lush and Kwik Fit warn tax rise will push up prices

published: 00:11 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The brands are warning of the impact of employer National Insurance Contribution rises which kick in on Sunday.

Pylon plans could spark mass social unrest - Plaid

published: 06:09 04-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

A green energy company is threatening landowners with legal action as they deny access requests.

Councils putting homeless children at risk, MPs find

published: 01:48 03-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

An inquiry says children are living in "appalling conditions" and suffering impacts to their health.

Luton airport expansion approved by government

published: 19:58 03-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Annual passenger numbers are due to almost double to 32 million, despite environmental concerns.

Trump announces tariffs on NI and Irish goods

published: 00:05 03-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

NI goods entering the US will face a 10% tariff, while those from the Republic will be hit with 20%.

We don't pay enough for our food, says Alan Titchmarsh

published: 18:01 02-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The TV gardener tells Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley people should get tax cuts for growing their own veg.

Labour's election battle bus spending under scrutiny

published: 10:47 02-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The Electoral Commission is examining spending on Angela Rayner's election battle bus after Tory complaints.

Private school parents must pay 'fair share', court told

published: 18:16 02-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The government has defended its policy of adding VAT to private school fees in the High Court.

Lib Dems hope to paint Wales gold - but could face a wipeout

published: 06:20 03-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Welsh Lib Dem leader Jane Dodds claims her party will "have gold everywhere" at the Senedd election.

Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low

published: 02:00 02-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

A fifth happy with NHS in Britain, finds long-running poll, with waits and staffing of major concern.

UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10

published: 19:05 01-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.

Uncertainty over £400m of Covid loans yet to be paid back

published: 00:03 02-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

There is a "high degree of uncertainty" over how much of the hundreds of millions of pounds lent to sports bodies during the Covid pandemic will be repaid, says an influential group of MPs.

Sentencing council to be reviewed after two-tier row

published: 17:51 01-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

It comes after ministers introduced a law overriding new guidelines on minority offender sentencing.

Grooming inquiry lawyer asked Home Office 'do you still want me?'

published: 22:45 01-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Tom Crowther KC suggests there has been little progress nearly three months since his role was announced.

Watch: The UK and US fallout from Trump's tariffs

published: 17:38 03-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The BBC's Henry Zeffman and Anthony Zurcher explain the fallout from Donald Trump's global trade tariffs.

Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years

published: 17:39 03-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The impact of the tariffs will be huge, with significant changes to long-standing global avenues of trade.

Local elections 2025: Is there an election in my area?

published: 14:18 25-03-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Find out whether there is an election near you on 1 May using our postcode lookup tool.

Who's standing in the Runcorn by-election?

published: 17:37 02-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

A total of 15 people are vying to be the next MP for Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire.

Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance

published: 16:09 26-03-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.

California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate assisted dying

published: 22:10 03-04-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree.

David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along

published: 00:00 28-03-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK

published: 08:39 27-03-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The strategy from the UK government has been to wrangle in private and say as little as possible in public, our political editor writes.

Watch: What to know about the Spring Statement... in 58 seconds

published: 14:27 26-03-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

Henry Zeffman explains what you need to know about the Spring Statement.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

published: 17:23 26-03-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?

published: 15:03 26-03-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

The government has set out more details about its proposed cuts to disability benefits.

Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money

published: 15:55 26-03-2025

updated: 17:00 04-04-2025

While the Spring Statement focuses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.