NewsNewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesI’m in control, says Starmer after Sue Gray pay leaksAnonymous briefings point to mounting tensions around the PM's chief of staff in Downing Street. 9 hrs agoPoliticsDomestic abuse experts to be embedded in 999 control roomsThe plan is part of the government's pledge to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. 4 hrs agoUKWhy finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really mattersChris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters.1 day agoEuropean court rejects ex-Tory MP's human rights claimOwen Paterson claimed an investigation that found he broke Commons lobbying rules breached his privacy.11 hrs agoEuropeSecret gifts from public swell Treasury's coffersSo far this year 18 people have handed over almost £620,000 to the government without being asked.12 hrs agoUKDomestic abuse experts to be embedded in 999 control roomsThe plan is part of the government's pledge to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. 4 hrs agoUKSome prisoners released early without being taggedSome offenders released last week were not electronically tagged as they should have been, raising the risk of reoffending.5 hrs agoUKStarmer defends corporate seats for Arsenal gamesThe PM says it would cost taxpayers a "fortune" in security costs for him to watch from the stands.8 hrs agoPoliticsWhy finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really mattersChris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters.1 day agoI'm giving up ownership of Reform UK, says Nigel FarageReform UK is overhauling the way the party is run to give members more say at its annual conference.9 hrs agoPoliticsParties, brothels and drugs plague holiday let neighbours, say MPsProblems in areas from Cornwall to Keswick prompt calls for new laws to licence holiday lets.13 hrs agoPoliticsLabour MP urges UK government to nationalise Grangemouth refinerySir Keir Starmer has been urged to take action after it was announced 400 jobs will be lost at the site.9 hrs agoScotlandDevolution on the cards for Devon and CornwallA deal for Devon and Torbay is confirmed as negotiations continue with Cornwall.9 hrs agoEnglandFarage will not hold face-to-face surgeriesNigel Farage says he has been advised it could lead to violence and refers to the death of Southend West MP Sir David Amess. 9 hrs agoEssexFeatures and analysisWhen is the Budget and what might be in it?Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.2 days agoThe debate: We need new homes, where should they go?BBC Home Editor Mark Easton hosts a debate with three experts asking whether we should build on the green belt. 24 hrs agoBBC InDepthWho pays for the clothing of world leaders and their spouses?Spouses of world leaders elsewhere generally appear to rely on donations for their style choices. 4 days agoPoliticsWho is Sue Gray, Keir Starmer's top adviser? The prime minister's chief staff is one of the most experienced operators in Whitehall.1 day agoPoliticsStarmer wants to act tough to fix long-term problems - but is he avoiding the trickiest?The PM wants you to believe he's solving long-term problems, but insiders point to serious issues he's not touched.6 days agoBBC InDepthLiberal Democrats party conferenceChris Mason: Lib Dems aim to turn election success into influenceThe party is celebrating the election of 72 Lib Dem MPs - but turning this into influence won't be easy.2 days agoPoliticsSoldier, sailor, filmmaker - meet the new Lib Dem MPsThe Liberal Democrats are celebrating a record 72 MPs - and some have fascinating back stories.3 days agoPoliticsI had four days left to live, says Lib Dem deputy leaderThe Liberal Democrat deputy leader tells her party's conference about living with Crohn's disease.4 days agoPoliticsLib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept declineSir Ed Davey says the NHS needs billions more in funding, as he opens his party's conference. 5 days agoPoliticsBrexit truce as pro-EU Lib Dems focus on long gameLib Dems manage expectations of steps towards rejoining the EU ahead of their autumn conference.5 days agoEurope