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IrelandScotlandWalesLabour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plansOpponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns.4 hrs agoPoliticsSir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to RemainersWill the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters? 5 hrs agoBBC InDepthPolice investigating bailout email from Mandelson to EpsteinMet chief Sir Mark Rowley says police are looking at whether the email was a criminal offence.19 hrs agoPoliticsCyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK basesThe UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides.16 hrs agoEuropeTories only party with a plan, says Badenoch as she launches election campaignSpeaking ahead of the 7 May poll, the Tory leader says her party is the only one "that can actually fix things".15 hrs agoPoliticsUK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budgetAid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.10 hrs agoPoliticsBadenoch backs Tory MP in row over Muslim prayer eventThe Tory leader has faced calls to sack a colleague who called public prayers an "act of domination".11 hrs agoPoliticsNigel Farage criticised for calling Welsh people 'foreign speakers'Reform UK's leader made the comment in a paid-for video message on the Cameo app.Reform vows to cut Scottish income tax below UK rateNigel Farage's party has launched a manifesto and unveiled its candidates for the Holyrood election.House of Lords backs bid to decriminalise abortionAbortion is a crime in England and Wales, unless under strict circumstances, under a 164-year-old law.UK sets target to boost steel making and cut importsUp to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five yearsAnnual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.Features and analysisFaisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economyThe knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.Analysis: Is government going wobbly on its migration plans?Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down.Analysis: Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculationThe ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and WalesMillions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026. From our Political Editor Chris MasonIs Angela Rayner making a move to be prime minister?Angela Rayner's speech has reignited speculation that she is preparing to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the top job.Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculationThe ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbsThe BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it's far from overThis first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.Chris Mason: The cost of living is catapulted centre stage yet againLabour faces pressure to stem the Middle East's impact on energy bills, writes the BBC's political editor.BBC InDepthWhy Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on IranEuropean nations say they want to work better together but have differing prioritiesOne giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's worldThe decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Why China views the UK visit as part of something biggerSir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to BeijingLabour wants to shake up the police - but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Jenrick's move is massive - but could it cause a bigger fight on the right?He's a big political character adapting to a new political tribe, but his move could be overshadowed by a poisonous row.Watch/ListenIs Angela Rayner making a move to be prime minister?Angela Rayner's speech has reignited speculation that she is preparing to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the top job.Reform UK council leader narrowly survives no confidence voteWarwickshire County Council leader George Finch holds on after predicting he would win the vote.Inside the Rage MachineThe inside story of how social media algorithms sow division with real-world consequences.I can survive no-confidence vote - council leaderWarwickshire Green Party councillors call a vote on Councillor George Finch's position.What do the first set of Mandelson files tell us?The prime minister was warned that Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk" before he was confirmed as US ambassador.
