NewsNewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesBadenoch is favourite, but will she clinch Tory leadership crown?BBC political editor Chris Mason gives the run down on how the Tory Party leadership result could play out.6 hrs agoPoliticsCleverly rules out frontbench role under new Tory leaderThe former home secretary will return to the backbenches after the new party leader is unveiled this weekend.10 hrs agoPoliticsGPs demand protection from Budget tax hikeGPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.12 hrs agoPoliticsValue for Money tsar linked to string of overspendsDavid Goldstone has previously worked as an executive on the Olympics, Parliament's restoration and HS2. 16 hrs agoPoliticsMedic MPs urge support for assisted dying billThe cross-party group say they do not believe the current law is in the best interests of patients.15 hrs agoPoliticsCleverly rules out frontbench role under new Tory leaderThe former home secretary will return to the backbenches after the new party leader is unveiled this weekend.10 hrs agoPoliticsTory leadership race: Seven things you might have missedEither Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be announced as the winner of the election to replace Rishi Sunak.13 hrs agoPoliticsInvestors' reaction to Budget different to Truss, says Reeves' deputyTreasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.11 hrs agoBusinessGPs demand protection from Budget tax hikeGPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.12 hrs agoPoliticsShadow secretary says he hasn't visited NI due to lack of fundsConservative MP Alex Burghart has defended not visiting Northern Ireland during his time as shadow secretary.20 hrs agoNorthern Ireland Politics£30,000 limit on disabled adaptions grants reviewedA court challenge means the government will look again at the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant.14 hrs agoHousing benefit payments to be frozen next yearLabour has confirmed rates will stay the same next year, after several freezes over the past decade.1 day agoPoliticsStamp duty change expected to spark homebuying rushNationwide predicts a fifth of first time buyers will pay the tax going forward, affecting activity.17 hrs agoBusinessWorkers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wagesEconomists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.2 days agoBusinessFeatures and analysisHow many farms will be affected by Budget tax rises?Estimates of the number of farms affected range from 100 to 70,000.9 hrs agoTories talk trauma and trust over tikka masalaAt their regular curry night, Conservatives say who should lead the party. 23 hrs agoPeterboroughFaisal Islam: Reeves doesn't mind if you don;t like her BudgetThe Budget is about the long game on the economy and Reeves believes the current pain is a price worth paying.1 day agoBusinessBudget 2024: Key points at a glanceChancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010 – here’s what you need to know.2 days agoBusinessChris Mason: A change-making Budget but a moment of jeopardyThe government's fate will depend on whether it can make things better, says political editor Chris Mason.2 days ago