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Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds

Minister 'pushing' for deal over use of EU passport e-gates

The deal could form part of negotiations taking place between the UK and EU on Monday.

15 mins ago
Politics
An EU flag blowing in the wind with the clock face of Big Ben visible in the background. The weather is sunny and the sky is light blue.

Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit

Defence deals, fishing rights and closer economic ties among the talking points at Downing Street.

11 hrs ago
Business
A close-up shot of the former MP Michael Gove, a grey-haired man with glasses. He looks off to his right with a serious expression. He is in a suit and tie and the background is completely black.

Gove 'in agreement' with Swinney over second independence referendum

Former Tory MP Michael Gove reveals his change in position over a second vote.

10 hrs ago
Scotland Politics

Far-right leaders attempting to hijack success of Reform

Two prominent figures have set out plans to use Nigel Farage's party to push their own 'pro-white' agenda.

9 hrs ago
Politics

Criminals could fill potholes and clean bins under government plans

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is said to want to expand unpaid work, which she believes to be too lenient.

8 hrs ago
UK
An EU flag blowing in the wind with the clock face of Big Ben visible in the background. The weather is sunny and the sky is light blue.

Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit

Defence deals, fishing rights and closer economic ties among the talking points at Downing Street.

11 hrs ago
Business
Cropped shot of young woman with suitcase walking

Youth mobility scheme could be part of EU deal, PM signals

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a broad agreement on the issue at a summit on Monday.

13 hrs ago
Politics
Sir Elton John

Elton brands government 'losers' over AI copyright plans

The musician accuses the government of robbing young artists over its copyright law plans.

5 hrs ago
A close-up shot of the former MP Michael Gove, a grey-haired man with glasses. He looks off to his right with a serious expression. He is in a suit and tie and the background is completely black.

Gove 'in agreement' with Swinney over second independence referendum

Former Tory MP Michael Gove reveals his change in position over a second vote.

10 hrs ago
Scotland Politics
Laura has shoulder length curly blonde hair with a curly fringe. She is wearing black framed glasses and a black vest top. She has a large green necklace on.

'Our business needs Irish Sea border reset'

A summit on Monday is expected to include an "agreement to agree" on trade issues.

5 hrs ago
Northern Ireland Politics
Kim Leadbeater speaking in the House of Commons

MPs vote to allow health staff to opt out of assisted dying process

The move is among several tweaks to the assisted dying bill which were debated by MPs.

2 days ago
Politics
A treated image of jigsaw puzzle where one piece with the UK flag is separated from the puzzle, and the rest of the pieces show the EU flag

Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?

The summit between the UK and EU on 19 May will be the first since Brexit - the very idea of it has polarised opinions

2 days ago
BBC InDepth
Richard Tice in a suit and tie speaking into a BBC Radio 4 microphone, with the 'Political Thinking with Nick Robinson' logo in the background."

UK can learn from low crime Dubai, says Reform's Tice

He says Dubai is not "perfect," but argues politicians should learn from countries "getting it right".

2 days ago
Politics
A still from a video showing a car on fire. do not use Christophe Frèrebeau as pic credit

Man in court over fires at homes and car linked to Starmer

Ukrainian Roman Lavrynovych is charged in connection with blazes in north London linked to the prime minister.

2 days ago
Politics

Features and analysis

Rachel Reeves wearing a purple suit, standing in front of a purple spiral logo

Faisal Islam: The UK's surprisingly strong growth may not be temporary

These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world.

3 days ago
Business
A blue sign reading 'UK border', with people waking underneath

Labour's immigration plans at a glance

The government says its proposals will reduce record levels of migration to the UK in recent years.

6 days ago
Politics
A photo of a crowd of people walking away from the camera. The BBC Verify colours are visible in the background of the image

What are the challenges facing the government's immigration plan?

The government has outlined plans to "significantly" cut immigration - what are the challenges it faces?

6 days ago
Politics
A group of five healthcare workers in conversation in a hospital. The three women and two men are wearing blue scrubs and ID badges.

How many people come to work and study in the UK?

The prime minister promises numbers will fall 'significantly' under new immigration rules.

4 days ago
Politics
Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks in Downing Street, London, Britain, 12 May 2025. The prime minister's speech announced some of the proposals contained in the Government's Immigration White Paper.

Chris Mason: Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures

The PM knows cutting immigration is crucial to his credibility, political editor Chris Mason writes.

6 days ago
Politics

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