The chancellor must react in real time to the economic shock of the war in Iran, writes the BBC's political editor.

President Donald Trump shared a skit from SNL UK, poking fun at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down.

Angela Rayner's speech has reignited speculation that she is preparing to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the top job.

BBC News NI political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how Micheál Martin fared against Donald Trump during their St Patrick's Day meeting.

MSPs rejected legalising assisted dying in Scotland, but a separate bill is being considered in England and Wales.

The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.

European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

Emma Soames rejected Nigel Farage's statement that the currency change was "wokery".

Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

Three American military refuelling aircraft that previously stopped at the airport are believed to be supporting US-Israeli airstrikes.

A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.

The ex-Conservative peer says he has made a "sacrifice" to join Nigel Farage's party as its leader in Scotland.

The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.