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BBC Politics27 May 2026

Prosecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial

The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

BBC Politics27 May 2026

Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest

The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions.

Crime
BBC Politics27 May 2026

'A serious country' can't keep changing leaders - Blair

In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sir Tony Blair said he believes 'a serious country' can't keep changing its leaders.

BBC Politics27 May 2026

Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits

A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

Defence
BBC Politics27 May 2026

Typical energy bill to rise by £221 a year from July due to Iran war

Millions of household energy bills governed by Ofgem's price cap will increase in July, the regulator says.

Defence
BBC Politics27 May 2026

Prosecution to open case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial

The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

BBC Politics26 May 2026

Speed up £250 cap on leasehold ground rent, MPs urge

A committee of MPs says leaseholders have been waiting too long for governments to tackle the issue.

PoliticsHousing
BBC Politics26 May 2026

Speed up £250 cap on leasehold ground rent, MPs urge

A committee of MPs says leaseholders have been waiting too long for governments to tackle the issue.

PoliticsHousing
BBC Politics26 May 2026

Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans

Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.

BBC Politics26 May 2026

Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans

Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.

BBC Politics26 May 2026

Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair

The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.

PoliticsHousing
BBC Politics26 May 2026

Yusuf in clash with Jenrick over Reform deportation policy

Reform's home affairs chief has publicly disagreed with its Treasury spokesman over what party policy is.

EconomyImmigrationRemigration