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BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

UK economy returns to growth in May

The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.

Economy
BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader

The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.

Remigration
BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

UK economy returns to growth in May

The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.

Economy
BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

Government brings British Steel under public ownership

The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

Starmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support

The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday.

BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

Can Andy Burnham solve the UK's housing crisis?

BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.

Housing
BBC Politics16 Jul 2026

Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions

MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.

Politics
BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Argentina face action after waving Falklands banner

Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.

BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws

The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws

The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.

BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP

MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.

Politics
BBC Politics15 Jul 2026

Burnham does not rule out wealth tax

The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices.

EconomyDefence