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Major update on when British tourists could use different gates in European airports

British travellers should be able to use e-gates at airports in the European Union "as soon as possible", a minister has said. Under the terms of the Labour Government's Brexit "reset" agreement with...

Elon Musk asked to return to White House after role ended but was rebuffed says insider

Elon Musk’s brief tenure at the heart of the Trump administration has ended in acrimony, with the billionaire entrepreneur now publicly savaging the president’s flagship legislation.Musk, who was...

Jack Straw: 'taxes will have to rise' in response to new defence era amid Russia threat

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to make the UK “battle-ready” as he launched the long-anticipated Strategic Defence Review (SDR), revealing the Government’s plans to counter looming threats from...

MoD set to plough £1.5billion to fix 'mouldy, damp and freezing' military homes

The MoD is set to plough £1.5 billion into transforming 'mouldy, damp and freezing' military homes as part of a major spending review. More than £1.5 billion in extra funding for the housing will...

Pressure mounts on Rachel Reeves as Angela Rayner makes housing demands clear

Rachel Reeves has resisted pressure by Angela Rayner to authorise increased spending on social housing, it has been reported. The housing minister, who has committed to building 1.5 million new...

Keir Starmer is about to take credit for something he had absolutely no hand in

PM Sir Keir Starmer may have a spring in his step on Friday. Latest data revealed net migration to the UK halved between December 2023 and December 2024. The fall - from 860,000 to 431,000 - has been...

Labour MP squirms as Fiona Bruce asks 7 times for straight answer on winter fuel u-turn

Labour Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds was left red-faced when Question Time host asked him seven times when the Government would carry out its Winter Fuel Allowance u-turn - and he was unable to...

UK net migration in 2024 almost halves to 431,000, ONS estimates

Net migration halved in 2024 to 431,000, ONS says6 minutes agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsGetty ImagesDominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent•@BBCDomCNet migration fell by almost 50% in 2024 compared...

'This plan means migration will fall – that’s a promise'

Starmer makes 'promise' migration will fallPrime Minister Keir Starmer has promised migration to the UK will fall under his new rules, set out in a white paper.Starmer has promised to "tighten up"...

Keir Starmer 'forced into winter fuel payment u-turn' after election disaster

Keir Starmer is believed to be considering a partial u-turn on winter fuel payment cuts following Labour’s devastating defeat in last week’s elections. Ministers fear the changes, which the...

Henry Zeffman: Reform UK wins Runcorn, but what comes next for the party?

Henry Zeffman: Reform UK wins Runcorn, but what comes next?The BBC's Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what the Reform UK surge means for British politics.44 minutes agoUK...

Chris Mason on what's at stake

Watch: What's at stake in these local elections?The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason talks through what's at stake in this year's local elections.1 day agoChris Mason, BBC Political EditorEngland...

Border crossings, egg prices and jobs - Trump's speech fact-checked

Border crossings, egg prices and jobs - Trump's 100 days speech fact-checked2 hours agoJake Horton & Lucy GilderBBC VerifyGetty ImagesPresident Trump used a rally in Michigan to mark what he...

The rapid remaking of a nation

The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days2 days agoAnthony Zurcher and Tom GeogheganBBC News, WashingtonBBCDuring last year's presidential campaign, Donald Trump constantly repeated his intention...

New satellite will see through clouds to 'weigh' Earth's forests

New satellite will see through clouds to 'weigh' Earth's forests14 minutes agoEsme StallardClimate and science correspondentESA-CNES-ARIANESPACEA first-of-its-kind satellite due to launch on Tuesday...