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BBC Politics20 May 2026

Scheme to trial scrapping fit notes to get people back to work

The government says the system is "broken", with too many people signed off work with no help to return.

BBC Politics20 May 2026

Mandatory digital ID launch called 'a fiasco' by scrutiny committee

The government has now shifted to a voluntary digital ID scheme which it says will allow people to access services more easily.

BBC Politics20 May 2026

Mandatory digital ID launch called 'a fiasco' by scrutiny committee

The government has now shifted to a voluntary digital ID scheme which it says will allow people to access services more easily.

BBC Politics20 May 2026

Drakeford links Welsh Labour's collapse to lack of new powers from UK government

The former first minister said a lack of new powers for Wales was significant in Labour's election defeat.

Politics
BBC Politics20 May 2026

Drakeford links Welsh Labour's collapse to lack of new powers from UK government

The former first minister said a lack of new powers for Wales was significant in Labour's election defeat.

Politics
BBC Politics20 May 2026

The Global Story

Britain has had six leaders in 10 years. Why might Keir Starmer be the next forced out?

BBC Politics20 May 2026

The Global Story

Britain has had six leaders in 10 years. Why might Keir Starmer be the next forced out?

BBC Politics20 May 2026

UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise

The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC Politics20 May 2026

Deputy British ambassador to US abruptly leaves post

Until his sudden departure, James Roscoe held one the most senior, high-profile roles in the British diplomatic service

BBC Politics20 May 2026

Deputy British ambassador to US abruptly leaves post

Until his sudden departure, James Roscoe held one the most senior, high-profile roles in the British diplomatic service

BBC Politics19 May 2026

Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probe

The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters".

Defence
BBC Politics19 May 2026

Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probe

The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters".

Defence