The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.
A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.
Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".
The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks.
With attention on the Middle East, Defence Secretary John Healey said 'Putin wants us to be distracted.'
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.
Co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay have vowed free bus travel for all, as well as plans to expand funded childcare.
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds launched her party's manifesto for the Senedd election on Tuesday.
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.
A new law would require developers to fund, build, or expand existing GP surgeries, the party says.
Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes.
The government faces tough questions about the ability to defend the UK, writes Jonathan Beale.
The disintegration of the pair's friendship has benefits - and the PM is getting steadily more comfortable at taking advantage.
BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.
Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live and who you can vote for.
Culture Minister Ian Murray has agreed to work with the comedy industry to boost support after talks.
As a US trial finds Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms, will the UK change its rules?
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.
The chancellor must react in real time to the economic shock of the war in Iran, writes the BBC's political editor.
British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.
European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities
The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing
The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.
BBC Wales' Gareth Lewis outlines the key details from the Welsh Lib Dem Senedd election manifesto.
Gareth Lewis explains the key headlines from Plaid Cymru's manifesto for the 2026 Senedd election.
Political Editor Gareth Lewis breaks down promises to freeze rent caps, build 60,000 social homes and improve childcare in 60 seconds.
BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis explains Welsh Labour's pledges for the Senedd election in May.
