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UK-US trade deal a 'huge relief', minister says, as businesses call for more clarity

Darren Jones says the government "has protected jobs because of this trade deal", as shadow trade secretary Andrew Griffith calls it "disappointing".

Keir Starmer makes a speech in a factory with a group of workers behind him

Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal

The government's diplomatic achievement in sorting this deal before anyone else delivers reprieve to carmakers.

12 hrs ago
Politics
Sir Keir Starmer at the despatch box in the House of Commons

Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts

A group of MPs urge the PM to delay any decisions until impact assessments of the changes are published.

17 hrs ago
Politics

UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss

Andrew Bailey says he does not take a view on Brexit, but reversing the post-Brexit hit to UK-EU trade would be "beneficial".

11 hrs ago
Europe

After-work drinks in decline outside London, peers told

A Lords committee hears Thursday is the new Friday for city-centre workers - but only in the capital.

17 hrs ago
Politics
Keir Starmer makes a speech in a factory with a group of workers behind him

Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal

The government's diplomatic achievement in sorting this deal before anyone else delivers reprieve to carmakers.

12 hrs ago
Politics
A black and white oil tanker, suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet', sails on the ocean.

UK to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'

Officials say action will be taken against up to 100 oil tankers that have been carrying cargo.

7 hrs ago
UK
A picture split between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer

US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

12 hrs ago
Business
Sir Keir Starmer at the despatch box in the House of Commons

Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts

A group of MPs urge the PM to delay any decisions until impact assessments of the changes are published.

17 hrs ago
Politics
Fields and open countryside in Enfield

London mayor to 'explore' building on green belt

Sir Sadiq Khan says building on brownfield sites alone is not enough to deliver 88,000 homes a year.

5 hrs ago
London
Welcome to the UK signage at UK Border Force check-in desks at Gatwick Airport

Home Office urged to record migrant exits from UK

Labour MP Clive Betts warns the UK border system will "continue to fail" without proper exit checks.

17 hrs ago
Politics
Carla Denyer

Denyer won't seek re-election as Green Party co-leader

The MP for Bristol Central, who was elected last year, says she wants to focus on her parliamentary role.

24 hrs ago
Politics
John Swinney, a blad man waring glasses, a dark suit with white shirt and purple tie, is standing in front of a Saltire flag with his right hand raised as he answers a question from an unseen group

Swinney will not support assisted dying in Scotland

Legislation to allow terminally ill people in Scotland to take their own life is being put forward by the Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur.

20 hrs ago
Scotland Politics
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More offenders could be tagged, as minister insists he's 'not soft on crime'

The prisons minister tells the BBC more criminals could be tagged in future, rather than sent to prison.

1 day ago
UK

Features and analysis

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What is in the UK-US tariff deal?

The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs - here's what you need to know.

2 hrs ago
Business
Eluned Morgan stood at a podium delivering a speech at a party conference. She is wearing a beige blazer and is gesturing with her hands.

What's the outlook for Labour in the 2026 Senedd election?

Labour has dominated Welsh politics for more than a century. Next year, could that come to an end?

2 days ago
Wales
Sir Keir Starmer

Henry Zeffman: Labour MPs' rage over election results simmers on

Anger over the party's drubbing in last week's local elections has not dissipated over the weekend.

3 days ago
Politics
A treated image of Nigel Farage with his arms raised

Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote

It suggests the party was particularly popular among those who voted for Brexit in 2016 and for Boris Johnson in 2019.

2 days ago
BBC InDepth
A close up of Tony Blair and Ken Livingstone, both smiling, facing each other. Tessa Jowell is visible in the background.

Ken v Tony: How London elected its first mayor

A powerful prime minister tries and fails to stop an Old Labour stalwart's progress to City Hall.

2 days ago
London

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