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IrelandScotlandWalesUK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity LabThe chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.20 hrs agoTechnologyBurnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled waterThe prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.1 day agoPoliticsChancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800mMinisters say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.2 days agoPoliticsEarnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan schemeThe Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.1 day agoPoliticsTrump says Burnham 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decisionThe US president has praised Burnham after the government allowed gas drilling in the North Sea's Jackdaw field.1 day agoUKTory activist in 'contract killing broker' claim had worked for party HQJack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told.17 hrs agoPoliticsGreen councillors face Labour deadline to disown Zionism policyGreen leaders have been given until Sunday to disown their party's "Zionism is racism" conference vote. 1 day agoPoliticsEx-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election betsAnthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 general election would be held.PM defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticismBurnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.Police yet to receive £2m after A66 crash, says commissionerCleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey says it has been nearly two months since force was promised the cash.Military aircraft to help get UK 'on front foot' to fight wildfires, Burnham saysThe prime minister hosted the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.I will make final decision on Rosebank oil field, energy secretary insistsFeatures and analysisHow does the UK state pension compare with other countries?Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?Why should I stockpile and what will I need?The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.'My daughter's bed was propped up on books,' says mum amid child poverty fearsSarah Ruscoe, a single mum out of work due to health issues, worried her daughter’s bed would collapse at night.How Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costsHow Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costsChris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remainJackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remainJackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in ScotlandUK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges changeThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit againFor the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to sayAddressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth. BBC InDepthBetween quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest testThe prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.How long can Labour's feel-good factor last?The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donationsAs Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg.The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enoughIn an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.Watch/ListenAngry scenes as Reform MSs call for burka banAngry scenes and protests at Senedd as Reform call for ban on Muslim face coverings.Government tells people to be prepared for 'everyday' threatsAfter Defence Secretary Wes Streeting announced a UK “Be Ready” campaign on building national resilience, he joined the BBC Question Time panel to discuss it with Conservative Tom Tugendhat and members of the audience.'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI ministerHow Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costsThe UK government approves production from Jackdaw amid intense debate about the project's environmental and economic impact.How Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costsHow Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costs
