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The former PM's handling of the virus comes under attack over six hours of testimony by aides.

A bill giving terminally-ill Manx residents the right to die moves forward in the House of Keys.

"Meltdown", "liar", "embarrassing" - messages lay bare Downing Street divisions during the pandemic.

Simon Case said the former PM changed direction "every day", in evidence heard by the Covid inquiry.

The party says comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were "deeply offensive".

Paul Bristow had expressed support for "a permanent ceasefire" in Gaza, which is not government policy.

The party says comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were "deeply offensive".

The party says comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were "deeply offensive".

Rachel MacLean says the bill would restore "true homeownership" but Labour says it is "thin gruel".

The bank's shares tumble after it lowers profit expectations and admits failings in how it treated Nigel Farage.

An email reveals Liz Truss wanted a group of stranded asylum seekers to be brought to the UK for their safety.

The Reigate MP confirms that he was arrested but says he is confident there will be no charge.

The situation in Gaza is a test for Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of Labour, our political editor writes.

Tim Davie was questioned by backbench Conservative MPs over the BBC's coverage of the Gaza conflict and migration.

Lord Maude says his "controversial" proposals are "addressed to all who have an interest" in them.

An ex-minister calls the proposed law "draconian" but the government says it will help community cohesion.

The former prison was purchased for more than double the price developers bought it for a year before.

The Scottish Labour leader's comments come amid resignations within the party over the Middle East crisis

The warning comes after ministers said the long-promised ban would require court reforms first.

Ministers maintain a new law will be brought in but Labour says they fear it could be watered down.

Simon Case, who will be off work for a few weeks, had been expected to appear at the Covid inquiry.

Rishi Sunak holds talks in Saudi Arabia, after meeting Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on a two-day trip.

Rishi Sunak holds talks in Saudi Arabia, after meeting Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on a two-day trip.

The PM will meet Israel's leaders on Thursday before travelling to other regional capitals.

The British Medical Association says strikes will be paused to allow time for the two sides to meet.

Layla Moran says her relatives have no food, water and electricity as she fears escalating violence.

She tells BBC News she regrets not leaving the SNP sooner and repeats her claims of a "toxic" culture.

Conservative MP Crispin Blunt says the allegation from Mr Bridgen is "not correct".

Minister announces plans for low-level offenders and foreign criminals as prison spaces fill up.

Humza Yousaf sought to temper expectations of hungry SNP members at the party's annual conference.

The Rafah crossing on Gaza's border with Egypt is currently the only route out of the territory.

Party leaders have proposed using the next general election as a de facto independence referendum.

Our political editor says the party appears to be facing an uphill battle to achieve an independent Scotland.

Activists at the event held for Shaun Bailey's campaign team were invited to "jingle and mingle".

Activists at the event held for Shaun Bailey's campaign team were invited to "jingle and mingle".

Yaz Ashmawi regrets "compromising" the Labour leader's safety but says throwing glitter was "fine".

The first flight is set to leave Tel Aviv later on Thursday, the Foreign Office says.

The first flight is set to leave Tel Aviv later on Thursday, the Foreign Office says.

Our political editor reflects on a Labour conference filled with expectation about its prospects.

The Labour leader says he will "bulldoze through" the planning system in England if his party wins power.

The left of the party has still got some support for its policies, but its champions are a long way from power, says the BBC's Iain Watson.

An anti-corruption commissioner would target £7.2bn lost to fraud, the shadow chancellor will say.

The shadow foreign secretary says would like any response "to be proportionate, and to be within into national law".

The Labour leader says funding out-of-hours appointments will help more people return to work.

The Labour leader says funding out-of-hours appointments will help more people return to work.

Schools in England will receive £370m less than promised in July after an accounting error is uncovered.

The Epsom and Ewell MP and former Transport Secretary says he will step down at the next election.

Fourteen candidates are standing in the long-awaited contest for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat.

Fourteen candidates are standing in the long-awaited contest for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat.

If the money cannot be raised then passengers travelling to and from central London will have to change.

Rishi Sunak is expected to set out alternative projects in his Conservative Party conference speech on Wednesday.

Rishi Sunak is expected to set out alternative projects in his Conservative Party conference speech on Wednesday.

Rishi Sunak is expected to set out alternative projects in his Conservative Party conference speech on Wednesday.

Rishi Sunak to announce scrapping of HS2 high-speed rail line from West Midlands to Manchester tomorrow, BBC understands.

The home secretary pledges tougher action on small boats in a hard-hitting Tory conference speech.

The home secretary pledges tougher action on small boats in a hard-hitting Tory conference speech.

The former PM says the UK can lead "the green revolution", in a speech to Tory activists.

Rachel Maclean defends plans to strengthen renters’ rights at the Conservative Party conference.

Head teachers in England will be issued guidance aimed at banning pupils' phones for the whole school day.

The comedy writer tells a free speech debate his views on gender have made it hard to find places to speak.

The move will affect two million of the lowest-paid workers, the chancellor will tell the Tory conference.