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Government pledges support for Stormont stability

It follows the resignation of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as DUP leader after he was charged with historical sex offences.

Tory donor and four Conservative MPs given honours

Businessman Mohamed Mansour has been given a knighthood, along with Mark Spencer and Philip Davies.

Tory donor and four Conservative MPs given honours

Businessman Mohamed Mansour has been given a knighthood, along with Mark Spencer and Philip Davies.

Tory donor and four Conservative MPs given honours

Businessman Mohamed Mansour has been given a knighthood, along with Mark Spencer and Philip Davies.

Post-Brexit tax to hit UK car exports to Canada

A post-Brexit deal has expired with no new agreement, which leaving UK exports to Canada subject to new tariffs.

England sewage spills more than double in 2023

Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.

Police reassess decision on Rayner allegations

A Tory MP asked police to investigate whether Labour's deputy leader gave false information on documents.

Labour will not commit to government childcare plan

Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC the £4bn plan is a "mess" and calls for wider reform of provision.

Two ministers quit government in mini-reshuffle

Education minister Robert Halfon and armed forces minister James Heappey are also standing down as MPs.

Gove failed to register football tickets on time

The levelling up secretary failed to declare the VIP tickets within Commons rules, a watchdog finds.

UK hits out at Chinese-backed cyber-attacks

Two people and a China-affiliated company will have assets frozen and be subject to a travel ban.

UK hits out at Chinese-backed cyber-attacks

Two people and a China-affiliated company will have assets frozen and be subject to a travel ban.

UK hits out at Chinese-backed cyber-attacks

Two people and a China-affiliated company will have assets frozen and be subject to a travel ban.

Mordaunt rubbishes talk of challenging Sunak

The Portsmouth MP says she is focussed on doing her current job and called speculation "nonsense".

Legal warning over Barclay waste project decision

A top government lawyer raised bias concerns over plan to halt a waste incinerator in Steve Barclay's constituency.

Concerns raised over Steve Barclay's role in waste project

The environment secretary has been a vocal opponent of a planned waste incinerator in his seat.

Starmer urges Nike to change new England kit cross

The Labour leader speaks out as fans, pundits and politicians criticise the £124.99 shirt.

Gogglebox star to stand for Labour in election

Josh Tapper, 26, has been chosen by Labour for Hertsmere, the seat currently held by Oliver Dowden.

Fresh defeats in the Lords over Rwanda bill

Peers vote for changes to the government's legislation, which will delay it further from becoming law.

Fresh defeats in the Lords over Rwanda bill

Peers vote for changes to the government's legislation, which will delay it further from becoming law.

Fresh defeats in the Lords over Rwanda bill

Peers vote for changes to the government's legislation, which will delay it further from becoming law.

'Impossible trade-offs' if no UK growth - Reeves

Rachel Reeves says Labour is "under no illusions" of the challenge if voted in.

'Impossible trade-offs' if no UK growth - Reeves

Rachel Reeves says Labour is "under no illusions" of the challenge if voted in.

Chancellor hints at October general election

The PM has already said his "working assumption" is a poll will be held in the second half of this year.

Rwanda bill amendments overturned in Commons vote

Labour continues its opposition, flagging how six flights to space cost the same as each deportation.

Zac Goldsmith banned after speeding seven times

The Conservative peer admitted breaking the speed limit seven times in 2023.

Councils told to consider residents' views on LTNs

Councils in England will have to carry out leaflet drops and run surveys under new government guidance.

Ed Davey calls for 'once in generation' election

The Lib Dem leader will say his party is the only one to offer "transformational change".

Chris Mason: How will Welsh Labour change under Gething?

As soon as Vaughan Gething was announced as Welsh Labour's new leader, thoughts turned to the general election.

Group chooses candidate to take on Totnes Tory MP

Just over 1,000 people voted as part of a campaign which aims to unify support with the aim of unseat the sitting Tory MP.

Drakeford blames drunks for missed A&E target

The outgoing first minister says "many people" in hospital are there because they have drunk too much.

Sir Brandon Lewis to stand down at next election

Sir Brandon says he will continue to serve his constituency until Parliament is dissolved.

Sir Brandon Lewis to stand down at next election

Sir Brandon says he will continue to serve his constituency until Parliament is dissolved.

Rishi Sunak rules out general election on 2 May

There had been speculation the PM might hold a ballot on the same day as local elections.

MPs' pay will increase by 5.5% from April

Parliament's independent pay body has decided the salary should rise in line with senior civil servants.

UK to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers

A UAE-backed group trying to buy the Telegraph and Spectator said it is "extremely disappointed".

Watch: 46 times Abbott tried to speak on race debate

A spokesperson for the Speaker said he "ran out of time" to call Ms Abbott in PMQs.

UK to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers

It follows concern about a potential takeover of the Daily Telegraph by a UAE-backed group.

National Insurance will last for some time - Hunt

The chancellor says scrapping the tax is a long-term aim, Labour says it would create a huge funding gap.

Abbott criticises Speaker for race row debate snub

Diane Abbott repeatedly tried to speak during a PMQs dominated by discussion of comments about her.

No 10 says Tory donor's alleged comments were racist

It comes after Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch broke ranks to say Frank Hester's reported words were racist.

No 10 says Tory donor's alleged comments were racist

It comes after Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch broke ranks to say Frank Hester's reported words were racist.

NHS England to stop prescribing puberty blockers

It comes after a review found there was "not enough evidence" the drugs are safe or effective.

No 10 says Tory donor's alleged comments were racist

It comes after Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch broke ranks to say Frank Hester's reported words were racist.

BBC report into Gaza medics 'disturbing' - Cameron

UK foreign secretary demands answers from the Israeli government over how medical staff were treated.

Badenoch calls donor's alleged Abbott remark racist

The business secretary says the "idea of linking criticism" of Diane Abbott to her skin colour "is appalling".

Tory donor accused of racist Diane Abbott remarks

Frank Hester insists the alleged 2019 comments had "nothing to do" with Ms Abbott's ethnicity.

House of Lords inflict more defeats on Rwanda bill

Peers fight to change the government bill aimed at deporting asylum seekers to the East African country.

Minister's claim on academic cost taxpayer £15,000

The science secretary has accepted her original comments about Professor Kate Sang were wrong.

Hunt cuts National Insurance again as election looms

But Labour says many people will still be worse off because of existing freezes to income tax bands.

Tax, childcare, vapes: What could be in the Budget?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his 2024 Budget on Wednesday 6 March.

Tax, childcare, vapes: What could be in the Budget?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his 2024 Budget on Wednesday 6 March.

Hunt expected to cut National Insurance tax by 2p

The chancellor will set out tax and spending announcements in the Budget on Wednesday.

Hunt expected to cut National Insurance tax by 2p

The chancellor will set out tax and spending announcements in the Budget on Wednesday.

Hunt expected to cut National Insurance tax by 2p

The chancellor will set out tax and spending announcements in the Budget on Wednesday.

Government defeated in Lords over Rwanda bill

Peers back five changes to the draft law aiming to revive the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme.

Corbyn to take legal action against Farage

On his GB News show, Nigel Farage accused Mr Corbyn of subscribing to an antisemitic conspiracy theory.

George Galloway vows to take Angela Rayner's seat

The Workers Party of Britain leader pledges his party will boot out Labour MPs in the general election.

Rwanda bill begins tricky Lords stage

Peers have defeated the government already, as they debate changes to the proposed bill.

Sandeshkhali: Set up SIT for judicial probe, says Bengal governor

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'No option of life on benefits for young' - Labour

Liz Kendall is expected to say young people have a "responsibility" to take up jobs and training.

We must face down extremists, says Rishi Sunak

Speaking from the steps of Downing Street, the prime minister attacks Islamists and far-right groups.

We must face down extremists, says Rishi Sunak

Speaking from the steps of Downing Street, the prime minister attacks Islamists and far-right groups.

No basis to ban alcohol in pubs - Covid inquiry

Dr Roland Salmon criticises the Welsh government's decision to prevent pubs from selling alcohol.