NewsNewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesTories make leadership pitches as Parliament returnsMore Tories are launching their campaigns, as the government promises a "packed" agenda in Parliament.Just nowPoliticsLabour MP sacks letting agent over state of rental flatsMP sacks agency managing his rental flats, after the BBC found black mould and ant infestations.20 hrs agoPoliticsMinister faces claims he threatened firm in old jobThe Tories says there are "serious" questions to answer over Lord Hendy's appointment.3 days agoPoliticsCronyism probe launched after donor allegations A review of appointments to some Government jobs has been launched after accusations of cronyism. Labour has defended the appointment of three people to top civil service jobs who are also linked with donations to the party.3 days agoPoliticsTory MP's smoking ban tweet branded 'repugnant'Esther McVey used a poem about the Holocaust to criticise proposals for tougher rules on outdoor smoking.3 days agoPoliticsLabour MP sacks letting agent over state of rental flatsMP sacks agency managing his rental flats, after the BBC found black mould and ant infestations.20 hrs agoPoliticsAfter Starmer's 'gloom', Labour MPs want some cheerSome Labour MPs are calling for a positive message from the government as Parliament returns from recess.1 day agoPoliticsWinter fuel payments had to be scrapped, minister insistsThe leader of the House of Commons said she could not see a scenario in which Chancellor Rachel Reeves dropped the policy. 2 hrs agoPoliticsMinister faces claims he threatened firm in old jobThe Tories says there are "serious" questions to answer over Lord Hendy's appointment.3 days agoPolitics10,000 homes on ex-military bases were never builtA deal to build houses at seven sites across England was quietly shelved, the BBC can reveal.3 days agoUKLabour MP 'profoundly sorry' over state of flatsThe MP says he was "shocked" by a BBC report highlighting issues with the flats he rents out.2 days agoLondonPriti Patel defends record on rising immigrationTory leadership candidate says as home secretary she made changes allowing ministers to control migration.3 days agoPoliticsWorkers' rights to four-day week could be strengthenedEmployees could get greater powers to work their contracted hours over fewer days.3 days agoStarmer moves Thatcher portrait from her former studyThe decision to move the painting of the former Conservative prime minister has angered some Tories.3 days agoPoliticsFeatures and analysisWho could replace Rishi Sunak as party leader?The Conservatives have to choose a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. 29 Jul 2024PoliticsWill things get worse like Keir Starmer says?The prime minister says the Autumn Budget will be "painful", so what might be in store?3 days agoUKWhat taxes might be raised in the Budget?The government says taxes will have to rise to fix the public finances - but which ones could go up?4 days agoBusinessHow will the Conservatives choose their new leader?A new leader, replacing Rishi Sunak, will be announced on 2 November. 29 Jul 2024PoliticsHenry Zeffman: Starmer will keep on attacking the ToriesThe prime minister's gloomy speech in the Downing Street garden sets the tone for a difficult autumn Budget.6 days agoPolitics
