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BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

Wider licence extensions for pubs during World Cup

The government had previously announced opening hour extensions in England and Wales for some knockout matches - but has now widened the eligibility.

BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners

Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.

Education
BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028

The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.

Politics
BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028

The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.

Politics
BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

Tice £91,000 tax row is 'minor administrative error', party claims

A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.

EconomyReformHousing
BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

Tice £91,000 tax row is 'minor administrative error', party claims

A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.

EconomyReformHousing
BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

Welsh election not about independence, Plaid Cymru candidate says

Plaid has promised not to hold a referendum if it gets into government, but would commission research into independence.

Politics
BBC Politics12 Apr 2026

US-Iran talks ending without deal disappointing, Streeting says

The health secretary says the UK - which is not involved in the talks - wants to see a deal that ends Iran's nuclear ambitions.

BBC Politics11 Apr 2026

Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK

BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.

Politics
BBC Politics11 Apr 2026

UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition

UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

BBC Politics10 Apr 2026

UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition

UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

BBC Politics10 Apr 2026

Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over?

The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage.