Government overturns decision on solar park

The park near Chippenham, which will cover 114 hectares, was originally rejected by a council.

Retired civil servants left in pension limbo

Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a…

UK holds off joining Trump’s Board of Peace over Putin concerns

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.

Danish PM thanks Starmer for support over Greenland

Mette Frederiksen says it's good to know "Europeans stand together", after President Trump's climbdown.

Health Secretary to meet dad over diabetes plea

John Story says he is "cautiously optimistic" the health secretary will stay true to his word.

Ex-Labour minister quits as MP, paving way for Burnham return

Greater Manchester MP Andrew Gwynne says he is stepping down due to "significant ill health".

Starmer warned of Labour rebellion if leasehold reforms watered down

Former minister Justin Madders tells the BBC Labour must stick to its pledge to cap ground…

Minister told armoured vehicle which left soldiers vomiting was ‘safe’

The defence minister claims he wasn't made fully aware of issues which led to 35 people…

First asylum seekers moved into former army camp

The Home Office says 27 people seeking asylum have been housed in the training camp in…

Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show

More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector…