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BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Doctors announce six-day strike as talks break down

The walkout over jobs and pay is the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England.

Healthcare
BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Government backs five-council plan for Essex

The network of 15 councils in Essex will be abolished and replaced.

BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Reform MSP backs Scottish leader as Swinney condemns crude joke

The party's leader in Scotland has admitted making a "clumsy" remark at a rugby club dinner in 2018.

BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

No 10 refuses to say if Mandelson texts were lost in top aide's phone theft

Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's phone may have contained vital information.

Crime
BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares

It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.

Economy
BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Crypto donations to UK parties to be banned

Ministers are also capping donations of British citizens living abroad, in response to a review.

BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Ex-justice minister fined for possessing illegal drugs

Crispin Blunt pleaded guilty after cannabis and crystal meth were found in his Surrey home.

Reform
BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares

It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.

Economy
BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Streeting queries police dropping McSweeney phone theft inquiry

Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quit last month over his role in vetting.

Crime
BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Ex-justice minister pleads guilty to possessing illegal drugs

Crispin Blunt was found with illegal drugs, including cannabis and crystal meth, at his Surrey home.

Reform
BBC Politics25 Mar 2026

Reporter Reads

As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan. But will it work?

Healthcare
BBC Politics24 Mar 2026

Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers

The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

Housing