Politics
UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.
Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over?
The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage.
Mandelson faces £300 fine for urinating in street
Lord Peter Mandelson is set to be fined for public urination but the council cannot find an address.
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Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live and who you can vote for.
Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor
The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division's serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour.
Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM
Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is "fragile".
SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homes
John Swinney says it would help renters get on the housing ladder but other parties say the SNP is to blame for the housing emergency.
OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.
Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing
Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes.
Payments for children and 100 new GPs in Plaid election manifesto
Rhun ap Iorwerth said a Plaid government would cut waiting times, help with childcare costs and grow economy.
Four people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attempt
Authorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK.
Conservatives vow to outlaw council four-day week
South Cambridgeshire District Council is the only authority to offer four-day weeks for full pay.
A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
Starmer says much work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold
The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.
NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme
The Conservatives, Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats faced audience questions in Haverfordwest.
Government approves UK's largest solar farm
The Springwell solar farm in North Kesteven would cover an area the size of 1,700 football pitches.
Lib Dems pledge extra £300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch
Leader Jane Dodds says her party can "influence the direction of the next government" after 7 May.
Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.
Wales Green Party manifesto explained in a minute
Political Editor Gareth Lewis breaks down promises to freeze rent caps, build 60,000 social homes and improve childcare in 60 seconds.
Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training
A new partnership will provide training for school leaders about knife-crime risk, the government says.
Scottish Conservatives pledge tax cuts in election manifesto
Leader Russell Findlay announces his party's plans ahead of next month's Holyrood poll.
