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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, both wearing suits and ties, stand next to each other as they pose for photographers

European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine

The UK PM, who is expected to attend, said it was a "once in a generation moment for our national security".

6 hrs ago
Europe
A file photo of Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

Business secretary faces questions on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Jonathan Reynolds and Priti Patel are speaking to Victoria Derbyshire from 09:00 GMT on today's programme.

A headshot of Rachel Reeves, with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a suit jacket and red top, against a blue background at the China-UK Financial Services Summit in Beijing

What we've learned about Rachel Reeves's expenses - and the Labour response

Senior figures defended the chancellor after we revealed her expenses were investigated before she was an MP.

2 days ago
Politics

NHS to expand opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing

The NHS will automatically test patients for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C unless they opt out at 90 hospitals.

1 day ago

No concerns raised with me about my expenses, says Reeves

The BBC found the chancellor was the subject of an expenses investigation while she worked at a bank.

2 days ago
Politics
A file photo of Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds

Business secretary faces questions on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Jonathan Reynolds and Priti Patel are speaking to Victoria Derbyshire from 09:00 GMT on today's programme.

A worker dressed in orange overalls with a protective mask covering his face grinds smooth a section of fabricated steel beam at Severfield Plc steel fabricators in Dalton, near Thirsk. There are two workers in similar clothing in the background of the image.

Plans to protect UK steel industry as tariff threat looms

US President Donald Trump is set to impose 25% taxes on steel entering America "without exceptions".

1 hr ago
Business
British Army officer cadets from the Royal Military Academy prepare to assault a building during an exercise in Germany. They wear combat uniforms and wield guns as snow falls around them.

UK military too 'run down' to lead Ukraine peace mission - ex-Army chief

Lord Dannatt says up to 40,000 UK troops would be needed for such a mission and "we just haven't got that number available".

1 day ago
Europe
A headshot of Rachel Reeves, with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a suit jacket and red top, against a blue background at the China-UK Financial Services Summit in Beijing

What we've learned about Rachel Reeves's expenses - and the Labour response

Senior figures defended the chancellor after we revealed her expenses were investigated before she was an MP.

2 days ago
Politics
Prime Minister Keir Starmer departs his official residence at 10 Downing Street

Starmer backs Ukraine's Nato bid despite US view

The PM reaffirms the UK supports Ukraine's "irreversible path" to joining NATO in a call with Volodymyr Zelensky.

2 days ago
Politics
Lord Walney standing outside the Houses of Parliament

Government axes political violence adviser role

The crossbench peer calls for more action against "the menace of extreme protestors" as he leaves.

2 days ago
Politics
Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves can be trusted, says minister

A BBC investigation found the now chancellor was subject to an expenses complaint when working at HBOS.

2 days ago
Politics
Rachel Reeves dressed in a red shirt

Questions raised over Rachel Reeves's CV and expenses

The BBC has established the Chancellor left the Bank of England nine months earlier than she states in her LinkedIn profile.

3 days ago
Politics
Image of Rachel Reeves with two receipts for expenses in the background

The Chancellor and her expenses before she became an MP

BBC News has learnt that there was an expenses investigation into Rachel Reeves, and two other senior managers, when she worked at HBOS.

3 days ago
Politics

Features and analysis

Rachel Reeves visits Bromley in 2021 when she was shadow chancellor

Who is Rachel Reeves?

The chancellor has faced a bumpy first few months, from a sluggish economy to questions over her CV.

2 days ago
Business
Money changing hands from one person to another.

Government borrowing, bonds and yields explained

You may have heard about government borrowing costs going up and then down again. Here's a quick guide on government borrowing, bonds and yields.

2 days ago
Sue Gray in red robes in the chamber of the House of Lords

Watch: Sue Gray takes seat in the House of Lords

Former Partygate investigator who went on to become Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff joins the Lords.

5 days ago
Politics
A man being led onto a plane by staff in hi-vis jackets

Chris Mason: Ministers want to show toughness on immigration

With high numbers still arriving in the UK, the government is keen not to appear wishy-washy on an issue that matters to so many people.

6 days ago
Politics
Keir Starmer taking HIV test

Watch: Sir Keir Starmer becomes first PM to take HIV test

Sir Keir Starmer becomes the first sitting prime minister to take a public HIV test.

6 days ago
Politics

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