OPINIONRules instituted to protect the British electorate are leaving Britons vulnerable to manipulation. (Image: Getty)Election day should be a celebration of democracy, a moment when voters can...
One election this week is shaping up to be an unprecedented five-horse with each of the main political parties having an actual chance of winning. People across the UK will go to the polls on...
The conclave to elect the next pope will begin on May 7, the Vatican has announced. Following the death of Pope Francis, some 135 cardinal electors will take part and vote for the new...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has finally admitted that Labour is planning to “betray” Brexit by agreeing to a new youth mobility scheme with the European Union. Speaking in Washington DC, Ms Reeves...
As Conservative eyes look to Reform UK appearing to overtake them in popularity, they are perhaps not taking enough notice of another, quieter menace. Threat may not be the first word voters...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has finally confessed that Labour is planning to betray the 2016 Brexit referendum by agreeing a new youth mobility scheme with the European Union. Speaking in Washington DC,...
On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed German chancellor by President Paul von Hindenburg. Hitler became head of a “National Coalition government” containing only two other Nazis,...
As the world said goodbye to His Holiness Pope Francis at his funeral in Rome today (Saturday), machinations are already underway in the background to decide who will become his successor. Several...
Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday after his death on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Yet despite the impact of his death across the globe, the Vatican must now prepare for the election of the...
Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?4 hours agoLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC"A sliver here and a sliver there" – in a few days...
Will this be the 'anyone but the big parties' local election?1 hour agoLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC"A sliver here and a sliver there" – in a few days...
Jack P Shepherd was crowned the winner of the 2025 series of Celebrity Big Brother this evening. ITV hosts Will Best and AJ Odudu returned to the iconic house once more to boot the remaining six...
On Thursday, May 1, local elections will be taking place up and down the country. Not only will there be council and mayoral votes, but a crucial Parliamentary by-election will be held on the same...
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground28 minutes agoJustin RowlattClimate EditorBBCListen to Justin read this articleJust Stop Oil (JSO) activists are...
After years of drift and mismanagement, the Conservative Party is finally beginning to show signs of renewal. But you wouldn’t know it from the mood music in Westminster. As local election results...
High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd says that delays caused by a council's rejection of proposals for an underground chamber and ditch could cost taxpayers “tens of millions of pounds”. Buckinghamshire...
Badenoch denies rift with Jenrick over Reform comments12 minutes agoBrian WheelerPolitical reporterGetty ImagesKemi Badenoch has rejected claims of a rift with shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick...
We all know how absolutely appalling things are for Labour, as we approach the local elections. They’ve gone from polling in the high 40s just a year ago to less than half that now. And we know the...
Locals in this "posh" town are furious after the council decided to install hundreds of e-bike bays without telling locals. Merton Council is set to install 350 rental bike spots as part of a wider...