UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chief
Covered by BBC News – Politics, The Guardian – Politics. Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to make yearly steps to up spending.
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Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.
16 days ago BBC News – Politics
UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed
Some say scrapping the parliament for 11 to 18-year-olds would be a blow for democracy, while others say it is overdue.
16 days ago BBC News – Politics
Unions meet Healey to set out Budget demands
Unions who donate to Labour will meet John Healey on Thursday to press home their demands ahead of next month's Budget.
16 days ago BBC News – Politics
Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.
16 days ago BBC News – Politics
Rayner to rule on landmark green belt appeal
Campaigners say their Albrighton appeal could shape future green belt decisions.
16 days ago BBC News – Politics
Reform accuses departing councillors of 'betrayal'
Durham councillors Lyndsey Fox, Nicole Brown and Paul Sexton quit Reform to sit as independents.
16 days ago BBC News – Politics
Conservatives urge Burnham to rule out tax rises at Budget
Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith says rumours of further taxes are "causing Britain's wealth creators to flee the country".
16 days ago BBC News – Politics
Call for £375k elected mayor referendum rejected
Politicians vote against a motion to have a residents' poll on abolishing the post of mayor.
16 days ago BBC News – Politics
Police boss cancels 'ridiculous' theatre tour
Colin Sutton tells a meeting that he has pulled out of a 127-date tour due to residents' reaction.
16 days ago BBC News – Politics
Plaid warned not to cut help for poorer children if it wants Labour to back budget
Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates makes early years programme Flying Start a red line in negotiations.
17 days ago BBC News – Politics
Constituents react to Reform MS' defection to Plaid
Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, one of 34 Reform MSs elected in May's Senedd election, defected to Plaid on Tuesday.
17 days ago BBC News – Politics
More than £2m spent by government on influencers since July 2024
Departments are using influencers alongside campaigns in traditional media such as TV and newspapers.
17 days ago BBC News – Politics
Nandy pledges crackdown on 'doxxing' after RNLI volunteers see personal details online
The Culture Secretary condemned how RNLI volunteers and others have had their addresses published online.
17 days ago BBC News – Politics
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
17 days ago BBC News – Politics
Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
17 days ago BBC News – Politics
Brexit to blame for small boat migrants, says Lib Dem leader
Sir Ed Davey says the Conservatives and Reform UK are to blame for the numbers of migrants crossing the Channel.
17 days ago BBC News – Politics
Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
17 days ago BBC News – Politics
Andy Burnham thanks well-wishers after his father's death
Andy Burnham thanks well-wishers after his father's death
17 days ago BBC News – Politics
Mayors could be given powers to oversee water companies
The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.
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