BBC NEWS - Politics

Alex Salmond says there is 'no doubt' Nicola Sturgeon broke ministerial code

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:59:32 GMT

The former first minister makes the claim during his long-awaited appearance at a Holyrood inquiry.

Local elections: Door-to-door campaigning to be allowed

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:02:24 GMT

Activists are urged to show "social responsibility" during campaigning for England's local elections.

Covid-19: Ministers urged to ban 'reckless' evictions over rent arrears

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:18:52 GMT

A group of MPs and peers is calling for urgent action to end the Covid-19 rent debt crisis in England.

Holyrood inquiry: Alex Salmond critical of government leadership

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:32:34 GMT

Former First Minister Alex Salmond gives evidence to the committee investigating the Scottish government's mishandling of complaints against him.

Age not job prioritised in second phase of Covid jab roll-out

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:21:51 GMT

Over-40s will be first in line from mid-April after the top nine priority groups receive one dose.

Freeports: What are they and will they make the UK money?

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:27:26 GMT

Rishi Sunak thinks the low-tax zones will boost struggling parts of the UK - but not everyone agrees.

Manchester attack: 'Martyn's Law' would 'minimise terror risk'

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:13:04 GMT

A consultation begins into new anti-terror legislation in memory of Manchester bomb victim Martyn Hett.

MPs investigate ditching smart motorways

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 02:21:45 GMT

A coroner says the roads - where hard shoulders become lanes at busy times - create a death "risk".

Labour renews vow to keep nuclear weapons

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:30:27 GMT

The party says the Trident missile system is "non-negotiable" and pledges to support Nato.

Government agrees to call pregnant women mothers

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:57:05 GMT

A bill to give ministers maternity pay will change, after peers reject the use of the term "person".

Kemi Badenoch Twitter complaint dismissed by government

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:39:45 GMT

The equalities minister was criticised after publishing a journalist's emails on Twitter.

MPs row over who controls Wales' 'levelling up' cash

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:24:54 GMT

Tory MP Stephen Crabb says Welsh Labour wants to stop UK ministers spending on projects in Wales.

Kids Company founder calls for apology from Gove

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:17:08 GMT

The charity, which supported vulnerable young people in London and Bristol, closed its doors in 2015.

Thousands sign petition against vaccine passports

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:23:53 GMT

Nearly 200,000 people have urged the government not to introduce the documents offering proof of vaccination.

Salmond and Sturgeon: What is the controversy all about?

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:16:22 GMT

Two central characters in the Scottish independence movement are in a bitter dispute.

Robert Jenrick on rough sleeping and homeless figures in England

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:54:26 GMT

Rough sleeping has fallen for three years across England, the housing secretary has said.

Covid: MPs' tearoom could be renamed in honour of worker

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:18:06 GMT

The Speaker says caterer Julia Clifford, who has died after contracting Covid, "would never be forgotten".

A-level and GCSE results plan a 'good compromise', PM says

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:07:51 GMT

Getting teachers to grade GCSE and A-level pupils in England will be "fair" and "durable", the PM says.

Sturgeon rejects 'confidentiality breach' claim over Salmond complainer

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:38:06 GMT

Nicola Sturgeon denies that the name of a woman who complained about Alex Salmond was passed to him during a government investigation.

Civil service advertises for 'storyteller' to join its ranks

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:15:45 GMT

The Cabinet Office is advertising for a 'data visualisation' expert as part of civil service revamp.