Labour weighed backing assisted dying bill pre-election
Politics 2025-12-04 13:00
A backbencher's bill, that would legalise assisted dying for those with a terminal diagnoses, is currently going through Parliament.
Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told
Politics 2025-12-04 13:00
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
Politics 2025-12-04 12:00
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
Lib Dems call for farming equivalent of Teach First scheme
Politics 2025-12-04 07:00
The party warns the country is facing a "lost generation of farmers" with only 5% of farmers in the UK under the age of 35.
Labour MP issues plea to Lammy to scrap 'stupid' jury trial plan
Politics 2025-12-04 03:00
Ex-shadow attorney general Karl Turner tells the BBC the plan to cut court backlogs 'won't work".
Baby milk can be bought with supermarket loyalty points
Politics 2025-12-04 02:00
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.
Welsh Labour MSs accuse Starmer of rolling back devolution
Politics 2025-12-04 01:00
A letter criticised a programme to fund Welsh councils which bypasses ministers in Cardiff.
Pubs 'will close' say landlords angry at tax rises
Politics 2025-12-04 01:00
Publicans worry higher business rates will mean pints cost more, or pubs go bust.
PM criticises South East Water over Kent supply chaos
Politics 2025-12-04 00:00
The Prime Minister calls Kent water crisis “shocking” as 24,000 homes are warned to boil water.
New homes delayed by 'energy-hungry' data centres
Politics 2025-12-04 00:00
The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022.
