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IrelandScotlandWalesUK to draft in military aircraft to fight wildfires, Burnham saysThe prime minister is hosting the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.2 hrs agoPoliticsI will make final decision on Rosebank oil field, energy secretary insists7 hrs agoPoliticsUK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cablesMinisters are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.8 hrs agoPoliticsUK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee warnsA report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.22 hrs agoPoliticsPrepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warnsThe defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.2 hrs agoUKFahnbulleh says she backs home secretary on migration after comments to journalistsEnergy secretary says she "didn't get it right" over comments she made about a TV interview.6 hrs agoPoliticsPolice should not be scared to wade in to stop wrongdoing, says BadenochThe Tory leader calls for more support for police officers and the public when they step in to help.9 hrs agoPolitics'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputyNumber 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challengeThe economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 yearsThe defence secretary says the UK is "back in the business of making weapons" for its armed forces.Tougher punishments for criminals who refuse to attend sentencing backed by victim's familyThe aunt of Zara Aleena says the new powers for judges will "rebalance the power" from offender to victim.Four London councils challenge funding reformsThree Tory and one Liberal Democrat-led councils are officially challenging government funding changes. Features and analysisHow Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costsHow Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costsChris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remainJackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have builtFor the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds. Burnham risks wrath of Commons Speaker for talking too much at PMQsThe prime minister takes longer than his predecessors to respond to questions from MPs, writes Matt Chorley.What is the Budget and what could be in it?Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remainJackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in ScotlandUK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges changeThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit againFor the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to sayAddressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth. BBC InDepthHow long can Labour's feel-good factor last?The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donationsAs Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg.The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enoughIn an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massiveThe governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.Watch/Listen'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI minister'500 new vulnerabilities' found in government, says AI ministerHow Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costsThe UK government approves production from Jackdaw amid intense debate about the project's environmental and economic impact.How Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costsHow Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costsArchbishop Paul Gallagher: Diplomacy means talking to all sidesJulie Etchingham speaks to Archbishop Paul Gallagher about diplomacy in the Vatican'Let's move on': Albertans react to separatist movement setbackPreliminary referendum results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada, easing concerns over national unity.
