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IrelandScotlandWalesTop MoD civil servant to leave in wake of Afghan data breachPermanent Secretary David Williams will leave this autumn, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.6 hrs agoAsiaCivil service interns must be working class, government saysInternships will only go to students from poorer families in a push to make Whitehall more working class.7 hrs agoPoliticsMinister says lawyers missing the point on Palestinian recognitionJonathan Reynolds hits back at top lawyers who say plan to recognise Palestinian state may be illegal.1 day agoMiddle EastLib Dems call for cap on SEND school profitsThe party says an 8% profit cap is needed to stop money meant going "into the pockets of shareholders".1 day agoBig firms could be fined for paying suppliers lateThe government says thousands of businesses go under each year as a result of invoices being paid late.1 day agoPoliticsCivil service interns must be working class, government saysInternships will only go to students from poorer families in a push to make Whitehall more working class.7 hrs agoPoliticsLabour MP Tulip Siddiq to face trial in BangladeshThe case against the former minister, who denies the allegations, will go ahead even if she does not attend.13 hrs agoPoliticsGreen Party members start choosing new leadershipVoting has opened in the Green Party of England and Wales leadership contest.11 hrs agoPoliticsMinister says lawyers missing the point on Palestinian recognitionJonathan Reynolds hits back at top lawyers who say plan to recognise Palestinian state may be illegal.1 day agoMiddle EastCouncillors faced 'stalking and death threats'A third of councillors who responded to a survey said they had considered quitting. Labour councillor resigns to help Corbyn's partyCouncillor Grace Lewis, 21, pledges to help with the setting up of the new political party. Small boats crossings hit 25,000 for the yearThe earliest that figure has been reached before was in 2022 on 27 August, Home Office data shows.Senior Tories turn out for Norman Tebbit's funeralThe former Conservative cabinet minister was "an inspiring leader", his funeral service hears.Reform declares war on county's net-zero projectsMP Richard Tice and Lincolnshire mayor Andrea Jenkyns say they will fight green energy plans.Features and analysisWhat does recognising a Palestinian state mean?Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions. The delicate politics behind the UK's move on Palestinian statehoodThe government's statehood policy marks a hugely significant shift in the UK's diplomatic stance.How many new homes in your area after Labour's first year? Use our tool to find outFind out how many new homes were registered where you live during Labour’s first year in governmentChris Mason: Trump visit provides Starmer with invaluable accessThe PM's time with the president helped burnish a relationship as solid as it is improbable.Can Starmer's Palestinian pledge be more than symbolic gesture?Unless new demands are met, the prime minister says the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September.From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: Trump visit provides Starmer with invaluable accessThe PM's time with the president helped burnish a relationship as solid as it is improbable.Chris Mason: Why Labour had little choice but to suspend Abbott againLabour appearing consistent is core to Abbott's second suspension, writes the BBC's Chris Mason.Starmer stamps authority with MP suspensions, but risks appearing vindictiveSenior officials say the sackings came after repeated organising against the government. Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient worldThe UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.Migrant deal will be seen as failure if numbers don't fallThe "one-in-one-out" deal with France to be announced later will have to deter people from getting in small boats.BBC InDepthWho is in charge? The prime minister's authority is in question againIt's been a week of dismissals, disagreements and backbench bust-ups, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in powerWhat’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Starmer's stormy first year: Why his political honeymoon was so short-livedAs the PM marks a year in office next week - which he will spend grappling with crises - British politics finds itself at an inflection pointCrisis - which crisis? Israel-Iran another huge challenge for governmentAs buildings burn in Tehran and Tel Aviv, the UK government is facing another crisis, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Labour tiptoed cautiously through its first year - will it now decide to escape its own shadow?This week's Spending Review may be an opportunity for the UK government show investors its visionWatch/ListenNew Trump Tariffs Hit Dozens Of CountriesTrump raises Canada's tariff rate as White House reveals new levies for dozens of nationsPM: UK will recognise Palestinian state unless conditions metPM: UK will recognise Palestinian state unless conditions metStarmer arrives at Turnberry for talks with TrumpPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived to meet US President Donald Trump at the start of a day's talks in Scotland.Conservative Laura Anne Jones defects to ReformSenedd politician Laura Anne Jones has defected from the Tories to Reform, Nigel Farage announces.Inside the hotel at the heart of Unite corruption allegationsPrivate jet flights and football tickets - corruption allegations at Unite trade union
