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Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections
Residents in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry are choosing new members of parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Make sex education mandatory, says Labour MP
The Labour MP's draft legislation will be debated during Friday sittings in Parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links r...
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Trump and Iran's president sign initial deal aiming to end war
Iran's nuclear programme, the main reason stated by the US for the conflict, is still to be negotiated. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, defence minister tells BBC
Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court. Newsiline summar...
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Walkout in Senedd as Reform politician accused of racism sparks second row
Speech by Reform MS mocking Welsh students for being unable to read sparks Welsh Parliament walkout. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Streeting is prepared to trigger leadership race
Wes Streeting has suggested he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister as early as next wee...
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Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election in a contest that could determine who becomes the next prime minister. New...
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Government to apologise to victims of forced adoptions in England
An apology will be issued on behalf of the state over the historic practice, the education secretary says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Leader of South Africa's second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister
John Steenhuisen is one of South Africa's best-known politicians after leading the DA for seven years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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Equatorial Guinea government resigns after failing to meet targets
The vice-president says the government had barely reached 10% of its targets, without specifying them. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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Starmer: Leadership challenges are 'wrong'
The prime minister spoke to the BBC ahead of the Makerfield by-election on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links r...
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PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest
Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and the party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Troubles bill risks helping IRA goals, says ex-minister Carns
Al Carns has said the bill was one of the reasons he stepped down as armed forces minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Streeting warns against 'expensive' Labour leadership pledges
The ex-health secretary says he would not make campaign promises that he would have to later reverse. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Labour activist admits vote rigging offence
Gabriel Leroy, a former councillor in Southend, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse Act....
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UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
Sir Richard Knighton backs ex-defence secretary John Healey's claim the government is not providing adequate funds. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey
The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Sister of Jo Cox urges 'common ground' 10 years after her murder
Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater reflects a decade after her sister was murdered in Birstall. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment". Newsiline summarises this report...
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Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election
Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election with 14 candidates vying to become the constituency's MP Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'
Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s. Newsiline summari...
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Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers
The party says the move would allow it to reverse last year's National Insurance rise for British workers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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New social media restrictions will end 'system failing our kids', PM says
Starmer promises 'bold action' ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation
Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 'back home' on two-day visit to Ireland
He, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, arrived at Dublin Airport at about 10:00 local time and met Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin. Newsiline summarises t...
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Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last all week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest. Newsiline summ...
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Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...