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Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October

Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.

BBC Politics · 23 Aug 2026
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The complexities of covering swing voters and what they teach us about politics

For Reporter's Notebook, an NPR political correspondent shares the lessons she has learned listening in on groups of swing voters in swing states.

NPR Politics · 22 Aug 2026
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Week in Politics: Canada talks collapse; U.S. 'Economic D-Day; record national debt

Trade talks with Canada collapse hours before a new tariff deadline. President Trump threatens Iran with an "Economic D-Day" the same week the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion.

NPR Politics · 22 Aug 2026
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From Our Own Correspondent

Authorities are frustrated by the absence of victory as drone strikes bring the war home.

BBC Politics · 22 Aug 2026
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Burnham economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job

Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.

BBC Politics · 22 Aug 2026
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'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?

As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.

BBC Politics · 22 Aug 2026
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Ofcom investigating Sky News over Farage harassment claims

The Reform UK leader has accused Sky News of sending reporters to a house where his adult daughter lives.

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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Solar farm approved despite public objection

The project has been approved by the government despite opposition from local people and their MP.

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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Burnham to send high-performing civil servants to mayoral offices

The prime minister said the scheme would help communities "unleash and unlock their potential".

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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PM challenged to song battle by health campaigner

Ashleigh Harley is being joined for her performance by 1960s star Brian Hyland.

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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Wildfire-hit residents remove Greenpeace mural of Burnham from scorched mountain

After wildfires the group painted an image bearing the words "Our house is on fire, Andy".

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats

Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikes

It follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget

Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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Council with no leader faces government takeover

The Greater Manchester authority has been in no overall control since the local elections in May.

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library

The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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NI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK region

The figures estimate the amount of money that people have for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and received benefits.

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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The town whose council wants migrants to move in

Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.

BBC Politics · 21 Aug 2026
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