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Chris Mason: UK relief but not delight at Trump tariffs

    How the world responds to the tariffs will have economic and political consequences for the UK, writes our political editor.

    Councils putting homeless children at risk, MPs find

      An inquiry says children are living in "appalling conditions" and suffering impacts to their health.

      UK to keep pushing for deal after Trump imposes 10% tariff

        "No one wants a trade war" but "nothing is off the table", UK business secretary says.

        Chris Mason: Jitters, uncertainty and hope as UK awaits Trump tariff decision

          Talks are continuing between London and Washington at quite an intensity, our political editor writes.

          We don't pay enough for our food, says Alan Titchmarsh

            The TV gardener tells Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley people should get tax cuts for growing their own veg.

            Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low

              A fifth happy with NHS in Britain, finds long-running poll, with waits and staffing of major concern.

              Labour's election battle bus spending under scrutiny

                The Electoral Commission is examining spending on Angela Rayner's election battle bus after Tory complaints.

                Uncertainty over £400m of Covid loans yet to be paid back

                  There is a "high degree of uncertainty" over how much of the hundreds of millions of pounds lent to sports bodies during the Covid pandemic will be repaid, says an influential group of MPs.

                  UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10

                    Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.

                    Sentencing council to be reviewed after two-tier row

                      It comes after ministers introduced a law overriding new guidelines on minority offender sentencing.

                      Grooming inquiry lawyer asked Home Office 'do you still want me?'

                        Tom Crowther KC suggests there has been little progress nearly three months since his role was announced.

                        Adoption fund to continue after families 'left in limbo'

                          Families had been calling for clarity for months about the therapy fund, which expired on Monday.

                          Minister who bet on election in line for peerage

                            Conservative Sir Alister Jack - who bet on the election date - is set to be given a seat in the Lords.

                            Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears

                              Families argue that the policy "interferes with the fundamental right to an education".

                              Minister warns of risk from foreign donors

                                Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali is planning measures to protect against foreign political interference.

                                FM criticises UK minister for saying she backs cuts

                                  Eluned Morgan criticises a senior Welsh Labour colleague for saying she backed benefits cuts.

                                  Fragmented policing on small boats was exploited, says PM

                                    UK-hosted talks, seen as the first of their kind, aim to increase international co-operation.

                                    UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says

                                      Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.

                                      Lib Dems aim to become 'party of Middle England'

                                        Sir Ed Davey says they're vying for votes in Tory-run council areas, in his local election launch.

                                        Adolescence hard to watch as a dad, Starmer tells creators

                                          Keir Starmer tells them there is not a "policy lever that can be pulled" to combat online misogyny.

                                          Buses in Wales to be brought under public control

                                            Ministers have promised a "simpler" network replacing a system where bus companies set their own timetables.

                                            Birmingham declares major incident over bin strike

                                              Council leader John Cotton says it is over public health concerns, but union bosses condemn the move.

                                              Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost

                                                Community pharmacies have delayed protest action after the government agreed a new funding package.

                                                PM's spokesman quits Downing Street after nine months

                                                  Veteran Labour spin doctor Matthew Doyle says "it's time to pass the baton" on in a shake-up of the PM's media team.

                                                  Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business

                                                    The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.

                                                    Local elections 2025: Is there an election in my area?

                                                      Find out whether there is an election near you on 1 May using our postcode lookup tool.

                                                      Who's standing in the Runcorn by-election?

                                                        A total of 15 people are vying to be the next MP for Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire.

                                                        Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance

                                                          Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.

                                                          David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along

                                                            Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

                                                            Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK

                                                              The strategy from the UK government has been to wrangle in private and say as little as possible in public, our political editor writes.

                                                              Watch: What to know about the Spring Statement... in 58 seconds

                                                                Henry Zeffman explains what you need to know about the Spring Statement.

                                                                BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

                                                                  BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

                                                                  What are the Pip and universal credit changes and who is affected?

                                                                    The government has set out more details about its proposed cuts to disability benefits.

                                                                    Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money

                                                                      While the Spring Statement focuses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.