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IrelandScotlandWalesPepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlashSir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.8 hrs agoPoliticsComedians tell ministers lack of funding is no laughing matterCulture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks.1 day agoMarmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food dealThe breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.2 days agoPoliticsReform housing spokesman sacked over Grenfell remarksA group representing the bereaved of Grenfell call Simon Dudley's comments "ignorant and callous".4 days agoEngland'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phraseThe four word phrase - first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid - has become a by-word for incompetence.2 days agoPoliticsPolice offered support to tackle rising threats against MPsReports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.3 days agoPoliticsUK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of HormuzYvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.3 days agoUKReform UK pledges to cut welfare to keep pensions triple lockLeader Nigel Farage said the party had reached a "settled position" on the triple lock after debating scrapping it.Swinney softens stance on North Sea drilling as oil prices soarThe first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.Davey calls for emergency cuts to fuel duty and rail faresThe Liberal Democrat leader says his transport support package would ease the impacts of the war in Iran. Lecturer who called Israel a terrorist state to remain Plaid Cymru candidatePlaid Cymru says that a university lecturer who called Israel a "terrorist state" will remain a candidate.Rachel Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with IranThe chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan" to exit the conflict.Features and analysisWhy the benefit used by more than 8 million people may not be fit for the futureCan Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?Is there an election in my area?Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live. What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?On the run-up to a landmark election, we look at what Welsh voters could be seeing on social media.Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours comparesIt will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show. Why the 7 May elections matterBBC's Chris Mason explains what's at stake in the upcoming elections across the UK.From our Political Editor Chris MasonWill the UK ban social media for under 16s? As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?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.Reeves to set out principles on who might get energy bills support - and who won'tThe chancellor must react in real time to the economic shock of the war in Iran, writes the BBC's political editor.Is Angela Rayner making a move to be prime minister?Angela Rayner's speech has reignited speculation that she is preparing to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the top job.Angela Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculationThe ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.BBC InDepthAs Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at homeBritish politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on IranEuropean nations say they want to work better together but have differing prioritiesOne giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's worldThe decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Why China views the UK visit as part of something biggerSir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to BeijingLabour wants to shake up the police - but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Watch/ListenWelsh Labour manifesto explained in under 60 secondsBBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis explains Welsh Labour's pledges for the Senedd election in May. Will the UK ban social media for under 16s?As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?Will the UK ban social media for under 16s? As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking pointsSix weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.Reporter ReadsAs patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan. But will it work?
