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UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham NurPhoto via Getty Images Chris Mason, Political editor and Isabella Allen and Richard Wheeler 21 September 2026, 22:00 BST Updated 1 hour ago Andy Burnham has said the UK will provide “defensive air-to-air refuelling” support for Saudi Arabia, in response to attacks the country has faced from… Continue reading UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham

Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out in England and Wales Getty Images Patrick Jackson 20 September 2026 Updated 39 minutes ago Specialist courts to handle cases of rape and other sexual offences will be introduced across England and Wales over the next two years, the prime minister has announced. Each crown court… Continue reading Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out in England and Wales

Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter 8 minutes ago Sir Ed Davey is calling on the government to immediately cut fuel duty by 10p a litre until Christmas as part of a package of policies aimed at cutting the cost of living. The Liberal Democrat leader is… Continue reading Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty

Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council’s 94% tax hike To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Ewan Somerville, Political reporter and Matt Chorley, BBC Newsnight 18 September 2026, 00:57 BST Updated 1 hour ago Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said she has… Continue reading Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council’s 94% tax hike

UK needs ‘credible path’ on defence spending, says Nato chief Paul Seddon Political reporter 52 minutes ago Nato chief Mark Rutte has said he is confident the UK government understands the need for a “credible path” to increase defence spending. The alliance’s secretary general told the BBC he was “absolutely confident” in the UK’s commitment… Continue reading UK needs ‘credible path’ on defence spending, says Nato chief

Burnham rejects ‘tax and spend socialist’ comments PA Media Paul Seddon Political reporter 16 September 2026, 13:50 BST 188 Comments Updated 31 minutes ago Andy Burnham has insisted he is prepared to take “difficult decisions” on the economy, after a former Bank of England chief economist said investors were worried about his willingness to cut… Continue reading Burnham rejects ‘tax and spend socialist’ comments

UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada EPA Harry Farley, Political correspondent and Kate Whannel, Political reporter 5 hours ago The UK government is in discussions about joining a global investment bank aimed at raising more money for defence spending. Chancellor John Healey is considering a bid to join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank… Continue reading UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada