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So far in 2025, more than 14,800 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel.
At least six new factories will be built and up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons will be procured.
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A government source says the defence secretary has "full confidence" in Labour's plans to increase defence spending.
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The Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle joins protests at the lack of knighthoods for rugby league players.
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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Lord Hermer of "calling people who disagree with him Nazis".
The Tory leader says the PM and Reform UK are in a "race to the bottom" to scrap the child benefit cap.
The party would be the UK's first to accept the cryptocurrency as regulation discussion continues.
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The shadow justice secretary filmed himself confronting fare dodgers on the London Underground.
The prime minister's comments suggest he sees Reform UK as his principal political adversary.
In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast.
Fire safety, asbestos and mould are among the issues being raised by tenants, according to a new report.
Changes to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has made missteps that are a 'total disaster' for the party, claim insiders
MSPs back UK legislation which means it will be illegal for anyone currently aged 15 or under to ever buy cigarettes.
The strategic defence review, announced by the government last July, will be published on Monday.
Surrey Police say there is "insufficient evidence to proceed" and no further action will be taken.
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The government will no longer fund some courses for older learners in order to boost entry level training places.
Transport Secretary says she will "strain every sinew" so customers get value for money as SWR brought back into public hands.
Sir Mark Rowley says forces grappling with years of cuts need more money to meet the government's "ambition".
Eluned Morgan says she's "very worried" about child poverty and the "damaging" benefit cap.
The London Drugs Commission is calling for possession of cannabis for personal use to be decriminalised.
Ministers are considering how costs can be reduced for small firms to help them build more homes.
Senior officers sent a letter to the Ministry of Justice before the announcement on sentencing changes last week.
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Their letter warns of genocide in Gaza, and calls on the UK to take concrete actions to meet its international legal obligations.
The British ship is diverted to the port of Boulogne after being stopped by a French patrol boat.
Reform leader backs lifting the two-child benefit cap and introducing more generous tax breaks for married people.
Charity launches legal challenge as it says problem of over-capacity sewage works near new homes is "rife".
The education secretary says the policy pushes people into poverty but warns scrapping it would be costly.
A video posted by the party on social media has sparked complaints from Scottish Labour and the SNP.
Resident doctors unhappy with 5.4% pay rise with union warning strikes in England could return.
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The first minister has urged Facebook's parent company Meta to remove the "unacceptable" video.
A Kremlin spokesman says reports that MI5 are probing a potential link are "ludicrous".
The UK paused processing of Syrian claims five months ago, following the fall of President Assad.
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It follows reports that Sir Keir Starmer had informed his cabinet of his intention to abolish the limit.
New data suggests there were more than 920,000 young people not in work, education or training at the start of 2025.
Government borrowing hit £20.2bn in April, leading analysts to say the prospect of tax rises later this year is increasing.
The move follows political pressure in recent weeks after Labour losses at England's local elections.
But health unions react angrily after a smaller rise of 3.6% is announced for other NHS staff, including nurses and midwives.
The plans form part of a drive to boost housebuilding in England to 1.5 million new homes by 2029.
Reform UK also plans to scrap the two-child benefit policy, as part of plans to outflank the government.
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Some MPs are calling on the chancellor to raise taxes on the wealthy instead of cutting welfare.
The former PM's wife says the family is "totally smitten" by their daughter, Poppy.
Lancashire's new councillors start their jobs, after the party's big wins in this month's local elections.
The taskforce, which is working on the strategy, has been considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Labour MPs are debating the party's values as they decide whether to back welfare cuts worth £5bn a year.
South Western Railway becomes Great British Railways on Sunday at 01:59 BST precisely.
The UK, France and Canada condemned the expanded Israeli military operation in Gaza this week.
The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the increase was "derisory".
A deal to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands and lease back a key military base has been months in the making.
The Tory leader says her party "could look at changes" but insists there are "difficulties".
Sir Keir Starmer's migration plans will damage Wales, First Minister Eluned Morgan says.
Under the deal, the UK will lease back the Diego Garcia military base from Mauritius.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is also exploring whether chemical castration could be made mandatory.
The ONS says the yearly decline in net migration is the biggest numerical drop on record.
Arooj Shah says she just wants to "crack on" with working hard for the people of Oldham.
New figures show a fall in net migration. But still, Labour will struggle to soothe public concern, writes our senior correspondent Allan Little.
At the High Court in Belfast, the Home Office agreed to pay substantial damages, and reasonable legal costs.
But the justice secretary says she rejects recommendations for earlier releases of the most serious offenders.
Reform insisted the advert featuring clips of a speech by the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar was not racist.
The landmark sentencing review calls for fewer custodial sentences and earlier prison releases.
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A year on from the election, the government needs to demonstrate delivery to claw back some popularity.
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Grumblings from MPs were exacerbated by local election results, as campaigners reported unhappiness from voters.
Stoke-on-Trent South MP Allison Gardner says at one point she considered having her bladder removed.
Petro Pochynok, 34, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.
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The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.
The decision has been condemned by trans rights advocates and by gender critical activists.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.
The work and pensions secretary says welfare changes are "never easy and rarely popular".
The deputy prime minister's department sent the note before the Spring Statement.
MPs have already overturned calls for more copyright protection for artists against AI once before.
Unite accuses Birmingham City Council of failing to meet a promised deadline to present a pay offer.
The government says it has launched 81 criminal investigations for alleged breaches of environmental law.
The EU-UK trade deal has been praised as a "leap foward" and "genuine progress" by some of the UK's major business groups.
A new deal extending access for EU boats in UK waters has been agreed as part of a wider softening of relations with the bloc.
The deal paves the way for more common ground with the EU, but only dismantles a fraction of the trade barriers erected post-Brexit.
Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, police say.
The deal could form part of negotiations taking place between the UK and EU on Monday.
A youth visa scheme and how much the UK will contribute financially are among issues still being negotiated
The UK, France and Canada "strongly oppose" Benjamin Netanyahu's expansion of military operations, a statement from their leaders said.
Starmer told Liz Saville Roberts she spoke "rubbish" after she challenged him over migration.
Those convicted of child sexual offences may not be banned from contact with their own offspring.
Our political editor reflects on the UK's deal with the EU to smoothen frictions in trade.
A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.
A new agreement setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence has been reached.
The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called 'reset' of the relationship is just the beginning.
For the UK-EU deal to succeed the PM needs it to seem as insignificant and uncontroversial as possible.
Expect talk of haggling, fish, cash and courts as the summit risks inflaming old Brexit rows.
These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world.
The economy grew faster than expected between January and March, before UK and US tax rises were brought in during April.
A cross-party committee says farmers have lost trust in the government over its policies.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is said to want to expand unpaid work, which she believes to be too lenient.
Two prominent figures have set out plans to use Nigel Farage's party to push their own 'pro-white' agenda.
Former Tory MP Michael Gove reveals his change in position over a second vote.
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a broad agreement on the issue at a summit on Monday.
A summit on Monday is expected to include an "agreement to agree" on trade issues.
The government is aiming to cut roles in London by 12,000 and close 11 offices in the capital.
The move is among several tweaks to the assisted dying bill which were debated by MPs.
The summit between the UK and EU on 19 May will be the first since Brexit - the very idea of it has polarised opinions
A ban was introduced last year - but the law has now been changed to help cash-strapped publishers raise funding.
Ukrainian Roman Lavrynovych is charged in connection with blazes in north London linked to the prime minister.
He says Dubai is not "perfect," but argues politicians should learn from countries "getting it right".
Ieuan Williams made the "crass remark" at an internal council meeting in June 2023.
Neither Kemi Badenoch or Darren Millar rule out Welsh deals with Reform or Plaid Cymru.
Keir Starmer chose a curious location to talk up his plan for hubs to host failed asylum seekers.
Site owners can currently take 10% of a park home's value when the owner sells up, on top of rent.
The 21-year-old man has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.
The ensign had been flown over No 10 since 2022 to celebrate Middlesex Day on 16 May.
Analysis of data also suggests the amount of social housing given to disabled people has gone down.
Thousands of pounds worth of public money was claimed as expenses by management at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.
Rupert Lowe brands his former party "the cult of Nigel," in a BBC Newsnight interview.
Sir Keir Starmer wants to send asylum seekers overseas after their claims have been rejected in the UK.
MP Jesse Norman says there are 50 towns and small cities which do not currently have a university.
The anti-poverty strategy has been a requirement since the St Andrews Agreement in 2006.
Reform's leader at Leicestershire County Council resists calls to suspend his colleague.
Ministers say new detention limits for recalled prisoners are required to ease an overcrowding crisis.
MPs say new laws and "deep-rooted cultural change" are needed at the Department for Work and Pensions.
No 10 has confirmed Baroness Casey's rapid review of child rape gangs will conclude this month.
England are defending champions while Wales have qualified for the first time.
Inmates serving one to four years who are recalled to prison will be released after 28 days.
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French police charge a taxi driver with stealing luggage and cash from UK foreign secretary and his wife.
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Tonia Antoniazzi aims to scrap the law that still makes abortion a crime in England and Wales.
GPs are deeply divided over assisted dying with personal beliefs shaping their views, BBC research reveals.
Political leaders offer their support to the PM amid investigation into suspected arson attacks on properties linked to him.
Liz Saville Roberts had criticised the prime minister's "island of strangers" immigration warning.
The CPS said it made the decision "following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence".
People will typically have to live in the UK for 10 years before applying for the right to stay indefinitely.
Andrew Bailey says he does not take a view on Brexit, but reversing the post-Brexit hit to UK-EU trade would be "beneficial".
The prime minister promises numbers will fall 'significantly' under new immigration rules.
Theo Clarke spoke at the launch of her book detailing her own harrowing maternity experiences.
Ideas for the celebration include themed beers with names such as Iron Lady and Grantham Lass.
MSPs have been debating proposals to allow terminally-ill adults to seek medical help to end their lives.
Andrew Hamilton-Gray won a seat in Loughborough for Reform, with almost 40% of the vote.
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer will appear before magistrates in June.
Three companies have made combined profits of £383m since 2019, according to the National Audit Office.
Police arrest a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after fires at two properties in London and a car blaze.
The home secretary has rejected criticism the prime minister's language on migration was divisive.
Willis Marshall was elected as a Sheffield Lib Dem councillor in November at the age of 19.
The MP is being investigated over his spending on "office costs, travel and accommodation".
It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.
The EU's foreign policy chief says talks over future fishing access should not block a defence deal.
The PM knows cutting immigration is crucial to his credibility, political editor Chris Mason writes.
The government has outlined plans to "significantly" cut immigration - what are the challenges it faces?
Plans to ban the recruitment of care workers from overseas are among efforts to curb near record net migration.
Troop numbers are down, morale is weak and some equipment is in a poor state - will the government's Strategic Defence Review be enough to turn that around?
Many care workers say it is a rewarding job, so the task is how to get more people in the UK to apply.
The government says its proposals will reduce record levels of migration to the UK in recent years.
Former first minister described it as the "most difficult decision" of her career as an MSP.
Chris Mason explains 60 years of UK immigration in 60 seconds
Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay and MP Ellie Chowns join forces in a bid for the leadership.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to release her White Paper called "Restoring Control Over the Immigration System".
Up to 50,000 fewer lower-skilled workers will come to the UK under new measures aimed at tackling net migration, the home secretary says.
Sir Keir Starmer promises new migration rules will "create a system that is controlled, selective and fair".
Global leaders urge Russia to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire from Monday, warning of further sanctions if it does not comply.
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