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.
First minister rejects call to resign over Drumcree row BBC News 5 October 2026 at 17:28 Facing questions in the Stormont assembly, O'Neill said she was "proud" to stand with the residents and "will continue to stand with them".
It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference BBC News 5 October 2026 at 18:46 The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.
Jewish Greens chair says she could leave party over 'Zionism is racism' motion BBC News 5 October 2026 at 12:23 The motion, which has divided senior party figures, backs a "single democratic Palestinian state in all of historic Palestine".
No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers BBC News 5 October 2026 at 17:13 US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.
Ex-Manchester leader defends deals with Man City owners BBC News 5 October 2026 at 16:25 Veteran former council leader Sir Richard Leese says the relationship has been beneficial to the city.
Tensions exposed among Greens by 'Zionism is racism' conference vote BBC News 5 October 2026 at 15:40 What may be troubling for the Greens institutionally is what this episode reveals about some of the dynamics in the party.
I'm a classic old-school Conservative, says Kemi Badenoch BBC News 4 October 2026 at 17:20 The Tory leader seeks to echo Margaret Thatcher as she sets out her guiding political principles.
Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper? BBC News 5 October 2026 at 16:19 BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.
Artist 'taking legal advice' over Tories' use of Andy Burnham portrait BBC News 5 October 2026 at 15:53 Manchester illustrator Stan Chow says he was not asked permission for use of his cartoon.
'Don't axe Youth Parliament' pleads teen member BBC News 5 October 2026 at 06:27 The government plans to no longer fund the scheme launched to get young people into politics.
Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference BBC News 2 October 2026 at 15:09 The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.
Kemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to put her party back on the big stage BBC News 3 October 2026 at 11:27 The Conservative leader is expected to set out a return to core conservative principles at the party’s annual conference.
Chris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters BBC News 1 October 2026 at 23:22 The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football, the BBC's political editor writes.
Chris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters BBC News 1 October 2026 at 23:22 The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football, the BBC's political editor writes.
PM: I'd be 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell club BBC News 30 September 2026 at 18:24 The Prime Minister has responded following the recent Manchester City charges.
Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan? BBC News 29 September 2026 at 20:58 Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.
Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech BBC News 29 September 2026 at 17:07 Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.