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BBC Politics21 May 2026

UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure

The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.

Immigration
BBC Politics21 May 2026

Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role

Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role".

BBC Politics21 May 2026

Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role

Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role".

BBC Politics21 May 2026

'I've worked too hard to feel impostor syndrome'

You might know Naz Shah as the MP for Bradford West. But her journey into politics is far from typical. Naz grew up in poverty in Bradford in the 1970s, in a home affected by domestic abuse. As a child, she was sent to Pakistan and forced into marriage with her cousin, before returning to the UK.

Politics
BBC Politics21 May 2026

People in Britain can't afford a good life, Burnham says

Andy Burnham was speaking in a series of interviews with the candidates for the Makerfield by-election.

Politics
BBC Politics21 May 2026

Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?

Economy
BBC Politics21 May 2026

Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works'

Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.

Economy
BBC Politics21 May 2026

Sir Desmond Swayne tops private members bill ballot

Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.

Defence
BBC Politics21 May 2026

People in Britain can't afford a good life, Burnham says

Andy Burnham was speaking in a series of interviews with the candidates for the Makerfield by-election.

Politics
BBC Politics21 May 2026

UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure

The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.

Immigration
BBC Politics21 May 2026

Sir Desmond Swayne tops private members bill ballot

Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.

Defence
BBC Politics21 May 2026

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical