The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.

The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.

The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.

No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".

The first minister defends his party's plans to impose a limit on the cost of "essential" items.

Sir Olly Robbins has effectively been sacked after his department did not inform the prime minister that Lord Mandelson had failed security vetting.

In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.

The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

Ministers are considering restricting spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions from vets and medical professionals.

The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

The prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published.

It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".

New data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March.

Oliver Steadman will remain on unconditional bail until the trial in October 2027.

Eluned Morgan has called for the UK government to stop working with the US on 27 radar dishes.

With attention on the Middle East, Defence Secretary John Healey said 'Putin wants us to be distracted.'

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar brands Malcolm Offord "a pathetic, poisonous, odious little man" after a TV debate clash.

The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".

The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks.

Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".

NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

There has been a stickiness to the electorate's concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.

In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims.

The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live and who you can vote for.

How we vote is changing Wales - here's what you need to know about the new Senedd constituencies.

The government faces tough questions about the ability to defend the UK, writes Jonathan Beale.

BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.

The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage.

Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks.

The breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.

Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?

On the run-up to a landmark election, we look at what Welsh voters could be seeing on social media.

It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.

BBC's Chris Mason explains what's at stake in the upcoming elections across the UK.

Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

As parties draw up their election manifestos, has the SNP ticked off the goals it set out in 2021?

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down.

The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.

There has been a stickiness to the electorate's concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes.

A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.

Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes.

As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?

British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities

The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing

The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC West Midlands political editor Elizabeth Glinka explains the significance of 14 local elections.

Political correspondent Harry Farley reports as new information emerges about the former US ambassador's appointment to the role.

Party leaders each face questions from an audience of voters in Llandudno.

We asked what issues people in Swindon cared about most going into the local elections.

BBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister.