NewsNewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesFarage would crash economy like Truss, says StarmerThe prime minister's comments suggest he sees Reform UK as his principal political adversary.13 hrs agoPoliticsSimon Jack: What does Trump tariff ruling mean for the US-UK deal?The news raises questions, but the impact on UK-US trade could be minimal10 hrs agoBusinessReeves outlines plan for £25bn pension 'megafunds'The government says its overhaul of retirement savings will boost growth and pension pots.17 hrs agoBusinessMSPs back tobacco ban plan for 'smoke free generation' MSPs back UK legislation which means it will be illegal for anyone currently aged 15 or under to ever buy cigarettes.4 hrs agoScotland PoliticsUK turns to AI and drones for new battlefield strategyThe strategic defence review, announced by the government last July, will be published on Monday.16 hrs agoUKSimon Jack: What does Trump tariff ruling mean for the US-UK deal?The news raises questions, but the impact on UK-US trade could be minimal10 hrs agoBusinessThe Conservative Party faces problems - is its leader one of them?Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has made missteps that are a ‘total disaster’ for the party, claim insiders1 day agoBBC InDepthFare dodgers chipping away at society, Jenrick saysThe shadow justice secretary filmed himself confronting fare dodgers on the London Underground.6 hrs agoPoliticsReeves outlines plan for £25bn pension 'megafunds'The government says its overhaul of retirement savings will boost growth and pension pots.17 hrs agoBusinessPlanning change to make installing heat pump easier for millionsThe rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.1 day agoScience & EnvironmentSocial housing complaints soar as watchdog warns of 'simmering anger' Fire safety, asbestos and mould are among the issues being raised by tenants, according to a new report. 9 hrs agoEnglandDrinking water shortage in decade without new reservoirs, minister saysChanges to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.12 hrs agoClimatePolice drop rape case against ex-MP Crispin Blunt Surrey Police say there is "insufficient evidence to proceed" and no further action will be taken.13 hrs agoSurreyMet chief warns anti-crime pledges need fundingSir Mark Rowley says forces grappling with years of cuts need more money to meet the government's "ambition".2 days agoPoliticsFeatures and analysisHow one woman's racist tweet sparked a free speech rowLucy Connolly lost her appeal against her race-hate jail sentence, but is free speech under threat?5 days agoNorthamptonshire'It's going to be ugly': Westminster braces for Spending ReviewAs the chancellor prepares to set government budgets for future years, who are likely winners and losers?5 days agoBBC InDepthWhy 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.7 days agoPolitics'I've applied for hundreds of jobs': One in eight youths not in work or educationNew data suggests there were more than 920,000 young people not in work, education or training at the start of 2025.6 days agoFamily & EducationIs the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum?BBC Verify examines key areas which the government has promised to make improvements7 days agoBBC Verify