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BBC Politics9 Apr 2026

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes.

PoliticsEnvironmentHousing
BBC Politics9 Apr 2026

Conservatives vow to outlaw council four-day week

South Cambridgeshire District Council is the only authority to offer four-day weeks for full pay.

BBC Politics9 Apr 2026

Cooper to urge full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will call for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to be toll-free and unhindered.

BBC Politics9 Apr 2026

Plaid Cymru promises action on NHS, childcare and economy

Plaid leader says Plaid government to cut waiting times, help with childcare costs and grow economy.

EconomyHealthcare
BBC Politics8 Apr 2026

Starmer says much work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold

The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.

BBC Politics8 Apr 2026

NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme

The Conservatives, Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats faced audience questions in Haverfordwest.

PoliticsHealthcare
BBC Politics8 Apr 2026

NHS questions dominate election leaders' programme

The Conservatives, Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats faced audience questions in Haverfordwest.

PoliticsHealthcare
BBC Politics8 Apr 2026

Government approves UK's largest solar farm

The Springwell solar farm in North Kesteven would cover an area the size of 1,700 football pitches.

BBC Politics8 Apr 2026

Government approves UK's largest solar farm

The Springwell solar farm in North Kesteven would cover an area the size of 1,700 football pitches.

BBC Politics8 Apr 2026

Lib Dems pledge extra £300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch

Leader Jane Dodds says her party can "influence the direction of the next government" after 7 May.

BBC Politics8 Apr 2026

Lib Dems pledge extra £300m for social care at Senedd campaign launch

Leader Jane Dodds says her party can "influence the direction of the next government" after 7 May.

BBC Politics8 Apr 2026

Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss

Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.

Healthcare