Rachel Reeves’ tearful moment raises big questions at top of Labour
Chris Mason, Joe Pike & Henry Zeffman BBC News Reeves appears tearful during PMQs Politics is a uniquely exposing trade. The noble act of volunteering for elected office and then,…
Rachel Reeves’ five choices to turn government finances around
Dearbail Jordan Business reporter, BBC News Reuters Chancellor Rachel Reeves Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan to cut billions of pounds in welfare costs through reforms has essentially gone up in smoke.…
In Our Time
On the value of keeping conversations going with opponents, from the Reformation onwards
The Briefing Room
David Aaronovitch and guests discuss why the benefits bill for disability has ballooned.
Afghan cabbies' DIY solution to keep cool
Kandahar regularly exceeds 40C and air-conditioning units inside cars often break down.
More than 150 arrested in global human trafficking crackdown
An international human trafficking crackdown has led to more than 150 arrests and the identification of more than 1,000 victims. The six-day operation, which took place at the start of…
Rachel Reeves bounces back after tears but challenges remain
It might be uncomfortable territory, but it’s worth reflecting on just how unprecedented Wednesday’s events in the House of Commons were. The images blared across the media of Rachel Reeves…
Seven ways the government’s plan could change the NHS
PA Media Sir Keir Starmer has set out his 10-year-plan to reform the NHS in England, based on a shift from hospitals to neighbourhood health hubs, a new focus on…
Essex MP James McMurdock investigated by standards commissioner
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is investigating South Basildon and East Thurrock MP James McMurdock over allegations he failed to register his business interests. He was one of five Reform…
Craig Williams faces two-year wait for betting offences trial
A former Conservative MP faces a wait of more than two years for trial after being charged with betting offences. Craig Williams, 40, who was the Tory MP for Montgomeryshire…