NewsNewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesPM does not rule out NI rise for employersSir Keir Starmer says this month's Budget was "going to be tough" but would "focus on rebuilding our country".Just nowPoliticsUnemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness.29 mins agoHealthConservative leadership: Who are the candidates?The Conservatives are choosing a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. 5 days agoPoliticsConservative leadership: How does the contest work and who chooses the winner?Party members will select the new leader, who will be announced on 2 November. 5 days agoPoliticsCapital gains tax won't rise to 39%, Starmer hintsThe prime minister said reports the levy could be hiked to this level were "wide of the mark".16 hrs agoPoliticsUnemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness.29 mins agoHealthFight begins to make mobile-free schools lawA law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.7 hrs agoCumbriaReeves signals hike in National Insurance for firmsThe chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.16 hrs agoBusinessConservative leadership: Who are the candidates?The Conservatives are choosing a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. 5 days agoPoliticsHundreds of Afghan soldiers to be allowed to relocate to UK after U-turnPreviously "overlooked" evidence shows some Afghan soldiers are eligible for resettlement to the UK, armed forces minister says.12 hrs agoAsiaEx-minister's firm lobbies for defence and oil giantsThe ex-minister's clients are shown in a lobbying register for the first time since the general election.16 hrs agoPolitics'Sorrow' Salmond did not live to see an independent Scotland - FlynnMPs from across the political spectrum paid tribute to Alex Salmond at Westminster, where he served for 25 years.16 hrs agoScotland PoliticsChildren face 'lifetime cost' of council crisisLocal government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.1 day agoFamily & EducationLGBT+ veterans redress scheme to launch in JanuaryThe government has promised a £50m compensation scheme for victims of the "gay ban" in the UK military.15 hrs agoPoliticsFeatures and analysisWas Keir Starmer's investment summit a success?16 hrs agoWhen is the Budget and what might be in it?Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.17 hrs agoBusinessAlex Salmond: Champion of independence leaves a fractured political legacyAlex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.2 days agoScotlandThey're tough-talking and on the Tory right - but how do Badenoch and Jenrick differ?A look at the political priorities setting the Tory leadership contenders apart.3 days agoPoliticsDream wins and nightmares for Labour: Starmer's 100 days in powerInsiders hail new workers' rights, planning laws and "stability" at the top - but Starmer has been dogged by controversy too.3 days agoBBC InDepth
