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England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax

The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.

BBC Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham

The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.

BBC Politics · 10 Sept 2026
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Republicans kick off unconventional midterm convention in Dallas with Trump speech

Republicans' first midterm convention, being touted as a "Trumpapalooza" by the Republican Party chairman, kicks off in Dallas with a program focused heavily on tax cuts and border security.

NPR Politics · 9 Sept 2026
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Camden leader to stand for Keir Starmer's old seat

Sagal Abdi-Wali will contest Holborn and St Pancras for Labour on 8 October.

BBC Politics · 9 Sept 2026
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PM would consider independence referendum if 'clear consensus' emerges

Andy Burnham had previously told First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is "off limits".

BBC Politics · 9 Sept 2026
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Phillipson sets up 'class unit' as social mobility advisers ditched

The equalities minister says the move will bring government efforts to tackle disadvantage "in-house".

BBC Politics · 9 Sept 2026
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Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations

The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been underway into other donations.

BBC Politics · 9 Sept 2026
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Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move

The foreign secretary disagrees that sanctions on Israeli settlements could put British Jews at greater risk.

BBC Politics · 9 Sept 2026
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National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says

The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".

BBC Politics · 9 Sept 2026
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Missouri's redistricting fight in turmoil after two different federal court decisions

The redistricting that Republicans hoped would help them win a key House seat in Missouri is in limbo after contradictory court rulings.

NPR Politics · 9 Sept 2026
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Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions

It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.

BBC Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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Thousands of teens missing education 'under the radar' of official stats, report warns

The children's commissioner for England says many are enrolled at college but aren't showing up.

BBC Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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Commentator Tim Montgomerie quits Reform following suspension

The political commentator, who defected from the Tories 18 months ago, was suspended from Reform UK last month.

BBC Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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Highest paid world leader to get $1m salary increase

Singapore's government says it will raise the annual salaries of its ministers and other office holders, including its prime minister who is the highest paid political leader in the world.

BBC Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response

The foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as France and Canada also launch sanctions.

BBC Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images

The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.

BBC Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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Reform UK would ban full-face coverings in public

It comes after masked men gathered in Dover to protest against small boat crossings.

BBC Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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Some veterans to be called up to test UK's war resilience

An exercise next year on a scale not seen for a "very long time" will test the UK's preparedness, a minister says.

BBC Politics · 8 Sept 2026
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