NewsNewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesNetanyahu accuses Starmer of siding with HamasThe UK, France and Canada condemned the expanded Israeli military operation in Gaza this week.Just nowWorldUK signs £101m-a-year deal to hand over Chagos IslandsUnder the deal, the UK will lease back the Diego Garcia military base from Mauritius.7 hrs agoPoliticsTeachers and doctors in England given 4% pay riseBut health unions react angrily after a smaller rise of 3.6% is announced for other NHS staff, including nurses and midwives.15 hrs agoPoliticsSecond attempt to oust council leader failsArooj Shah says she just wants to "crack on" with working hard for the people of Oldham.12 hrs agoManchesterNet migration halved in 2024 to 431,000, ONS saysThe ONS says the yearly decline in net migration is the biggest numerical drop on record.18 hrs agoUKUK signs £101m-a-year deal to hand over Chagos IslandsUnder the deal, the UK will lease back the Diego Garcia military base from Mauritius.7 hrs agoPoliticsWhy did the government sign the Chagos deal now?A deal to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands and lease back a key military base has been months in the making.13 hrs agoPoliticsStarmer migration plan will damage Wales, FM fearsSir Keir Starmer's migration plans will damage Wales, First Minister Eluned Morgan says.4 hrs agoWalesTeachers and doctors in England given 4% pay riseBut health unions react angrily after a smaller rise of 3.6% is announced for other NHS staff, including nurses and midwives.15 hrs agoPoliticsPrisoners to be eligible for release after serving a third of sentenceBut the justice secretary says she rejects recommendations for earlier releases of the most serious offenders.19 hrs agoPoliticsChemical castration for sex offenders to be trialled in 20 prisonsJustice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is also exploring whether chemical castration could be made mandatory.18 hrs agoPoliticsChris Mason: Labour is still blaming the ConservativesA year on from the election, the government needs to demonstrate delivery to claw back some popularity.18 hrs agoPoliticsStarmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cutsThe move follows political pressure in recent weeks after Labour losses at England's local elections.2 days agoPoliticsHenry Zeffman: Winter fuel U-turn seeks to calm Labour nervesGrumblings from MPs were exacerbated by local election results, as campaigners reported unhappiness from voters.2 days agoPoliticsFeatures and analysisIs the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum?BBC Verify examines key areas which the government has promised to make improvements16 hrs agoBBC VerifyNumbers are down - but Starmer will still struggle to win on immigrationNew figures show a fall in net migration. But still, Labour will struggle to soothe public concern, writes our senior correspondent Allan Little.1 day agoBBC InDepthPaul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at IsraelThe PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.3 days agoMiddle EastChris Mason: EU deal a reminder of an uneasy relationshipOur political editor reflects on the UK's deal with the EU to smoothen frictions in trade.3 days agoPoliticsWho are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.4 days agoEurope