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BBC Politics18 May 2026

Parents could face bigger fines for child's crimes under youth justice shake-up

In the most extreme cases, parents could face jail if they fail to take action to address their child's behaviour.

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BBC Politics18 May 2026

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain

Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

BBC Politics18 May 2026

UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain

Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

BBC Politics18 May 2026

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure

A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

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BBC Politics18 May 2026

Lammy urges Labour unity as he says Starmer 'fights on' as PM

The prime minister has faced calls from his own MPs to step down and outline a timetable for his departure.

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BBC Politics18 May 2026

Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime

The measures aim to prevent reoffending but campaigners say they fall short of the "ambitious action" needed.

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BBC Politics17 May 2026

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure

A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

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BBC Politics17 May 2026

London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid

The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

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BBC Politics17 May 2026

Richmond-upon-Thames: The borough with no opposition

Liberal Democrats won every single seat in Richmond-upon-Thames at the local election, but is that good for democracy?

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BBC Politics17 May 2026

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Why is the Labour party losing so many Muslim voters?

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BBC Politics17 May 2026

Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".

BBC Politics17 May 2026

Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".