Category: Political Insight

The prime minister has said he is "acutely aware" that women in public life are subjected to greater levels of criticism and abuse than men and "it's about time we acknowledge that".Sir Keir Starmer's comments…

Becky MortonPolitical reporterBBCTransport Secretary Heidi Alexander has denied leaks ahead of the Budget have damaged the economy, following criticism the speculation has "caused paralysis among businesses and consumers".Recent months have been dominated by media reports…

Ben ChuPolicy and analysis correspondent, BBC VerifyGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming Budget is expected to justify tax increases as a vital measure to keep the UK's national debt under control.Some have argued keeping the national…

With the budget just days away - what does it all mean?Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to increase taxes on Wednesday in a bid to balance the books.She has said she will make the "necessary…

Rail fares in England next year are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the government has announced.The freeze until March 2027 will apply to regulated fares, which includes season tickets and…

The government is expected to announce an extra £1.3bn in funding for a scheme encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs) at next week's Budget. The Electric Car Grant scheme started in July as part…

Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura KuenssbergBBCIt's been a long time coming. If you feel like this Budget has been going on for ages, you'd be right.Not just because by one senior MP's count, 13 -…

The Labour MP behind the bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales says she is worried some members of the House of Lords are trying to "frustrate" its passage into law.Kim Leadbeater warned…

Sir Keir Starmer has said it will take time to turn the country around, telling voters to judge him at the next general election.The prime minister told the BBC his government had made "good steps",…

An MP has said he was raped after a night out nearly a decade ago, as he called for an end to the stigma around being a victim of sexual assault.Labour's Josh Newbury said during…