Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor

John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 1:07 pm

Mahmood signals rethink on migrants' right to remain

The home secretary has been under pressure to water down the proposals from some Labour MPs, including Angela Rayner.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 1:04 pm

UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban

John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 12:00 pm

Here's how record UK diesel prices could get worse

Here's how record UK diesel prices could get worse

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 12:00 pm

UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister

Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 11:47 am

Mahmood to reopen scheme to resettle refugees in the UK

Around 25% of arrivals under the UK Resettlement Scheme are expected to be Afghan women and girls and Palestinians.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 10:53 am

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?

Andy Burnham has said social care in England should be reformed - what are the possible options?

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 8:58 am

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March

The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 7:52 am

Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats

Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 7:38 am

Is Burnham's leadership just about 'good vibes'?

Labour supporters speak about the new PM at the Labour Party conference.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 7:16 am

New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says

Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 7:10 am

Miliband - Gaza suffering is stain on conscience of the world

Ed Miliband says Labour will stand against those who seek the destruction of Israel but this "cannot justify the suffering the Netanyahu government has inflicted in Gaza and the West Bank".

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 6:24 am

Streeting hails strength of UK-US alliance

The defence secretary addresses delegates at Labour's conference.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 5:06 am

Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge

Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.

Posted on: 28 September 2026 | 2:38 am

More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action support rally

More than 250 protesters sat outside Labour's party conference in Liverpool to support the banned group.

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 2:54 pm

Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for Burnham

The state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 10:23 am

PM proposes NHS style social care system for England

Burnham wants to offer access to free social care services in England. He'll put his plans before voters at the next general election.

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 9:54 am

Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England

The prime minister told the BBC that social care in England is "as unfair as American healthcare".

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 8:48 am

Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow

Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 6:22 am

Burnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladder

The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.

Posted on: 27 September 2026 | 12:00 am

Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make

He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 6:00 pm

Glasgow City Council pauses plan to fire and rehire 23,000 staff

Talks between the council and three unions will resume early next week to try to reach a new deal on pay.

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 8:28 am

How long can Labour's feel-good factor last?

The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 6:22 am

How long can Labour's feel-good factor last?

The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 6:22 am

PM pledges £210m to regenerate UK's high streets

Burnham said the fund would would support communities to transform derelict buildings and keep businesses open

Posted on: 26 September 2026 | 6:07 am