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Proposed reforms issued by the independent Sentencing Council were labelled biased by the Conservatives.
Ministers hope the plans will help reduce the rapidly rising cost of health and disability benefits.
There is low support for local government reorganisation among council leaders, a survey suggests.
US vice-president has faced criticism for saying "20,000 troops from some random country" will not deter Putin.
The PM refrained from criticising JD Vance and chose to read out the names of fallen British soldiers.
Cuts to areas including welfare will be put to the official forecaster ahead of the Spring Statement.
The briefing that Rachel Reeves will make large spending cuts this month is very significant.
One former diplomat tells a parliamentary committee some in the Trump administration have "strange track records".
The announcement comes with a number of measures aimed at transitioning from oil and gas to renewable energy.
The former prime minister examines his time in Downing Street, with the BBC's Nick Robinson for Political Thinking.
The announcement of new support for courts comes as two reports warn the justice system is struggling.
The US vice-president faces criticism after saying troops from "some random country" will not deter Russia.
The deputy PM says the UK will continue "dialogue" with the US after it suspended military aid to Ukraine.
Rwanda had asked for additional money it said it was owed after the UK suspended aid to the country.
The White House's criticism of Zelensky was "very hard to watch," the former prime minister told the BBC.
King Charles has been a key part of efforts to maintain relationships with Trump and Zelensky.
Welsh government plans for an extra £600m in NHS spending passes with Lib Dem help.
Angela Eagle says the ads will expose the "dangerous lies" spread by "ruthless criminal gangs".
As the PM was speaking, Trump attacked European leaders' Ukraine stance, asking "what are they thinking?"
The gathering of European leaders took on greater significance after Trump and Zelenksy's flare up in the Oval Office, political editor Chris Mason writes.
The PM announced "a number" of allies had signed up to his plan following the Lancaster House summit.
Ministers want to move to a "commonhold" system where flat-owners own a share of their buildings.
Those currently earning less than £123 a week are currently not eligible for sick pay.
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.
The mayors say co-operation is “a must” and it is time for the UK prime minister to visit.
The UK prime minister says Europe would take the lead but would need US backing for a peace plan.
The prime minister will soon need evidence to show he can be a bridge between Trump and Ukraine.
Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part.
A deal to avoid further trade barriers appears very much on the cards, but challenges remain.
No 10 thinks the talks were a success but questions remain on defence, our political editor writes.
The handshake, the jokes and diplomacy by flattery - analysing Starmer's first visit to the White House.
A surprise letter from King Charles III to a possible trade deal - the key moments from Starmer's visit to the White House.
The release of Tate and his brother came after discussions between US and Romanian officials.
The government wants to adopt a scheme which encourages inmates to gain qualifications and take jobs.
Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with the US president comes at a pivotal moment for Europe, our political editor writes.
The snub risks damaging long-standing relationships with key political figures in the US.
BBC News has learnt that there was an expenses investigation into Rachel Reeves, and two other senior managers, when she worked at HBOS.
The chancellor has faced a bumpy first few months, from a sluggish economy to questions over her CV.
You may have heard about government borrowing costs going up and then down again. Here's a quick guide on government borrowing, bonds and yields.
Former Partygate investigator who went on to become Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff joins the Lords.
With high numbers still arriving in the UK, the government is keen not to appear wishy-washy on an issue that matters to so many people.
Sir Keir Starmer becomes the first sitting prime minister to take a public HIV test.
As Peter Mandelson takes up the role of ambassador to the US, No 10 is determined the UK builds a strong relationship with Donald Trump.
Data centres can use vast quantities of water to cool them - but it's not clear where it will come from.
The central bank may have cut rates but forecasts of low growth and rising inflation make a challenging domestic vista.
The Tories have outlined a plan to make it harder for migrants to get indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
