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Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner

BBC Politics - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 21:47
The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".
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Starmer dithering over defence spending, says Badenoch

BBC Politics - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 20:28
The clash at PMQs comes amid a cabinet battle over how a military investment plan will be funded.
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Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser

BBC Politics - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 18:11
Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security.
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Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser

BBC Politics - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 18:11
Jonathan Hall KC tells the BBC it was "absolutely legitimate" to talk about immigration in relation to national security.
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Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets

BBC Politics - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 18:06
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.
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Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets

BBC Politics - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 18:06
Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.
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Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges

BBC Politics - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:04
The party also wants an annual "national action day" to help "rekindle civic pride".
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'Not just offshore jobs': The issues facing voters in Aberdeen South

BBC Politics - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 06:08
Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.
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Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

BBC Politics - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 05:17
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.
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Unions snub Farage's invite to join Reform UK

BBC Politics - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 18:37
The party leader says his "door is open" but the Unite union says he is "no friend of the workers".
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Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads

BBC Politics - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 17:45
The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.
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Scrap legal equality duty for public services, says Badenoch

BBC Politics - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 17:43
The Conservative leader says the rules have led to public bodies becoming "institutionally incompetent".
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British firms to be favoured in defence spending

BBC Politics - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 16:59
The defence secretary says he wants to take an "unashamedly pro-Britain" approach when awarding contracts.
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Hidden camera found in government building

BBC Politics - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 16:35
The complex is shared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Home Office.
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Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law

BBC Politics - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 16:28
The government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks.
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All in the Mind

BBC Politics - Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:00
Do we experience feelings about politics differently in the body to everyday emotions?
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All the key points from the Makerfield by-election debate

BBC Politics - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 20:55
Candidates debate immigration antisocial behaviour, local identity, the cost of living and Wigan delicacies.
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Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households

BBC Politics - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:48
The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.
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Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

BBC Politics - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:30
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
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Makerfield by-election candidates' short manifestos

BBC Politics - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 13:31
The candidates in Makerfield lay out their visions for the constituency ahead of the by-election.
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