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IrelandScotlandWalesMilitary homes to be renovated in £9bn government planThe poor state of military housing has been a consistent complaint among serving personnel in recent years.1 day agoUKKing to strip Andrew of his final military title, minister saysDefence Secretary John Healey says King Charles has "indicated that's what he wishes".14 hrs agoUKSultana says new party is aiming to 'run government'Changing "people's lives for the better" requires "winning state power", the Coventry South MP says.3 days agoPoliticsNo free bus passes for under 22s, says governmentThe Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August. 3 days agoBusiness£420m bill cut for heavy industry as union attacks 'obscene' energy profitsUK Steel said while the increased support was welcomed, the government could have gone further. 3 days agoBusinessKing to strip Andrew of his final military title, minister saysDefence Secretary John Healey says King Charles has "indicated that's what he wishes".14 hrs agoUKReeves rebuked by PM over 'regrettable' rental confusion but faces no further actionThe chancellor has apologised for the failure to obtain the correct licence when renting out her family home.3 days agoPoliticsSecurity concerns over system at heart of digital IDThe government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people's personal data secure.2 days agoSultana says new party is aiming to 'run government'Changing "people's lives for the better" requires "winning state power", the Coventry South MP says.3 days agoPoliticsUK pledges £4m to clear land mines to help flow of aid in GazaIt will allow a UN body to clear land mines and allow the safe passage of aid to Palestinians.Sack Reeves if she raises taxes in Budget, Badenoch tells PMThe Conservative leader says the chancellor is "gearing up to impose more punishing tax hikes".Farage 'sad' as constituency village named most deprivedThe Reform MP reacts after the Essex neighbourhood topped the ranking for the most deprived.Birmingham was not bankrupt in 2023, say expertsIn a letter to the government, signatories claim figures used were "materially misstated".Reform UK councillor defects to the ConservativesJames Buchan says Reform UK lacks experience and ambition and made him feel "uncomfortable".Features and analysisPoliticians rarely comment on the royals. That could all change after the Andrew sagaFor years, ministers avoided speaking about the royal row - but this could be a turning point, writes Laura Kuenssberg.What the Reeves emails tell us in rental licence rowIn several emails, the letting agent suggests they will apply for the licence on Reeves's behalf.Henry Zeffman: Labour MPs still crave a compelling story from StarmerFrustration is growing about the PM's ability to define the government's message - and sell it to the public.How China really spies on the UKThe national security threats China poses today go beyond traditional notions of espionage - in this new world, threats are far more complexEngland's most deprived areas named - see how your area is affectedJaywick, a seaside town in Essex, has been named the most deprived area for a fourth time in a row.From our Political Editor Chris MasonAs crises pile up, can the Home Office be fixed?The government confronts a cluster of catastrophes, all linked to small boat crossings.Will Lucy Powell's win turn things around for Labour?Chris Mason looks at what Lucy Powell's return to frontline politics might mean for Labour.Chris Mason: Extraordinary Caerphilly by-election humbles Westminster's big beastsPlaid Cymru win 47% of the vote in a record turnout, while Labour and the Tories manage just 13% between them. Chris Mason: Who on Earth will want to take on grooming inquiry now?As we have seen this week, satisfying everyone involved in the inquiry will be an impossible task.Labour feel the heat in crucial Welsh by-election testPolling and the mood within the parties suggest something is up in Caerphilly, writes political editor Chris Mason.BBC InDepthThe battle is on for the Conservatives to show they matterAs the party's annual conference begins, there are reasons for the current leadership to be gloomy, writes Laura Kuenssberg. How much trouble is Labour in - and is the PM the right man for the job?Ahead of Labour's annual conference, Laura Kuenssberg talks to ministers, MPs and advisers about Starmer's position.Nick Robinson: How the simmering row over freedom of speech in the UK reached boiling pointHow did we reach a point where the UK is being compared to a 'tin pot Third World dictatorship'?Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planningMonths of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.Starmer resets after Rayner row, but Labour turmoil is a gift for ReformThe start of this political season has been wild, writes Laura Kuenssberg, and Labour now has Reform UK breathing down its neck. Watch/ListenExpulsions 'a sorry state of affairs', Reform KCC leaderWatch: Lib Dems MPs heckle Farage as he presents ECHR billWatch: Lib Dem MPs take on Farage in parliamentWhat power does the new Labour deputy leader have?The new deputy leader of the Labour Party has been announced to the country, a contest which was triggered after the resignation of Angela Rayner last month.Plaid Cymru leader says win is 'a reset for Welsh politics'Plaid Cymru defeat Reform in Caerphilly by-election.Whittle pays emotional tribute to Hefin DavidThe late Hefin David's successor Lindsay Whittle pays tribute to him after his by-election win.
