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- UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
on October 20, 2026 at 1:54 pmThe UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
- Labour will not have the courage to cut spending, says Badenoch
on October 20, 2026 at 1:22 pmSpeaking ahead of next week's Budget, the Conservative leader says her party would make £70bn of cuts.
- Burnham risks wrath of Commons Speaker for talking too much at PMQs
on October 20, 2026 at 12:54 pmThe prime minister takes longer than his predecessors to respond to questions from MPs, writes Matt Chorley.
- Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays
on October 20, 2026 at 12:36 pmThe chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.
- Immigration protests 'could get worse', says Badenoch
on October 20, 2026 at 12:01 pmConservative leader Kemi Badenoch warned of immigration protests getting worse as France deals with riots across the country.
- Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
on October 20, 2026 at 11:26 amSmall firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
- Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
on October 20, 2026 at 10:06 amInfluential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
- Reform leader accuses MSP of 'squatting' in seat after resignation
on October 20, 2026 at 9:21 amMalcolm Offord says he is 'disappointed' at Amanda Bland's decision to leave the party and sit as an independent.
- Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules
on October 20, 2026 at 8:55 amThe changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.
- Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats
on October 20, 2026 at 7:59 amUse our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
- Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits
on October 20, 2026 at 7:35 amThe families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.
- First minister promises to look at Welsh council powers
on October 19, 2026 at 8:53 pmPlaid Cymru's leader makes pledge ahead of talks with Andy Burnham, who wants more devolution to councils.
- Reform UK mayor investigated over naked photo claims
on October 19, 2026 at 8:41 pmReform UK's Luke Campbell denies claims that he showed nude photos of himself to a female colleague.
- Troubles legacy bill is not an amnesty for soldiers - NI secretary
on October 19, 2026 at 6:05 pmAmendments to the bill are being debated by MPs, as the long-awaited legislation returns to the House of Commons.
- Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent
on October 19, 2026 at 4:28 pmAmanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.
- PM says youth unemployment is a 'catastrophe and a moral failure'
on October 19, 2026 at 2:59 pmThe UK faces "economic catastrophe" with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says.
- People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
on October 19, 2026 at 9:49 amAntisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.
- Watch: Police 'lost control' in French cities, interior minister says
on October 19, 2026 at 9:24 amLaurent Nuñez offered his resignation following a weekend of unrest, but President Macron declined it.
- The Interview
on October 18, 2026 at 11:30 pmAuthor and activist Arundhati Roy on her mother’s influence, writing and politics
- Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion
on October 18, 2026 at 2:57 pmThe Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.
- Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary
on October 18, 2026 at 12:09 pmYvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
- No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say
on October 17, 2026 at 8:24 pmSarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.
- Reform councillor quits over offensive remarks
on October 16, 2026 at 6:53 pmAlan Feeney was captured on undercover filming calling Asian homeowners "parasites".
- Reform councillor calls TV report 'vote interference'
on October 16, 2026 at 5:07 pmITV News filmed undercover with Reform councillors and candidates around the country.
- Ex-top official Robbins reaches settlement with government over sacking
on October 16, 2026 at 4:38 pmSir Olly Robbins was sacked as the top civil servant in the Foreign Office over the vetting of Lord Mandelson.
- Housing loans granted while Burnham was mayor investigated by councillors
on October 16, 2026 at 3:46 pmA senior councillor says concerns have been raised about the transparency of the process to approve the loans.
- Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'
on October 16, 2026 at 2:36 pmOn his first substantive trip to Scotland since becoming PM, he says politicians should focus on solutions "right now" and move beyond the issue of Scottish independence.
- We must save water as drought becomes new normal, says minister
on October 16, 2026 at 12:15 pmSevere drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
- Equality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motion
on October 16, 2026 at 11:29 amThe party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.
- Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
on October 16, 2026 at 10:16 amSenior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.