Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters BBC News 7 October 2026 at 17:31 Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.
What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits? BBC News 7 October 2026 at 17:23 BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.
Kemi Badenoch: 'Our drama queens have joined Reform' BBC News 7 October 2026 at 16:38 Kemi Badenoch has been outlining her policy proposals if her party were to form the next UK government.
Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes BBC News 7 October 2026 at 15:33 Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.
Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system BBC News 6 October 2026 at 12:20 The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech BBC News 7 October 2026 at 15:18 Despite Badenoch's personal poll ratings going up, the Conservative party is languishing behind.
Watch: The big test facing Badenoch after her conference speech BBC News 7 October 2026 at 14:41 The big test facing Kemi Badenoch after her conference speech
Widdecombe suspect accused of trying to break into Farage's home BBC News 7 October 2026 at 12:53 Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody.
Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting BBC News 7 October 2026 at 13:52 Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.
Badenoch: Tories must not let Reform 'take us backwards' BBC News 7 October 2026 at 13:11 Kemi Badenoch spoke of dividing lines between the Conservative party and Reform UK, vowing to not allow a coalition.
'Battle for soul of this nation is coming', says Badenoch BBC News 7 October 2026 at 12:23 The leader of the Conservative party opened her speech saying the current government would "make every single person in this country poorer".
Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum BBC News 6 October 2026 at 20:25 Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence.
The candidates hoping to be London's second Tory mayor BBC News 7 October 2026 at 06:14 The Tory party has closed applications to be their candidate for mayor and there are four hopefuls.
Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skies BBC News 6 October 2026 at 18:27 The government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.
Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer BBC News 6 October 2026 at 14:48 The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.
I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion BBC News 6 October 2026 at 09:32 Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.
Shadow chancellor vows to cut at least one tax in every Tory budget BBC News 5 October 2026 at 18:23 Shadow ministers unveiled a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch BBC News 6 October 2026 at 18:00 The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.
UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate BBC News 6 October 2026 at 15:30 Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.
MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies BBC News 6 October 2026 at 00:29 Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.