NewsNewsUKUK PoliticsEnglandN. IrelandScotlandWalesStarmer will be judged on how he tackles root causes of riotsTackling the root causes of unrest - even deciding what they are - is set to be a crucial test for the new government.1 day agoBBC InDepthImpact of riots to be felt for years, says ministerShabana Mahmood says the task of rebuilding the justice system has been made harder by the disorder.2 days agoPoliticsSwinney condemns Musk over racism row with YousafScotland's first minister defended his predecessor, who has traded accusations with the billionaire owner of X.1 hr agoScotland PoliticsCouncil owed £27m in unpaid council taxThe authority says it has seen an increase in arrears over the Covid pandemic and cost-of-living crisis.51 mins agoCoventry & WarwickshireInsurers urged to make quick riot damage payouts1 day agoBusinessImpact of riots to be felt for years, says ministerShabana Mahmood says the task of rebuilding the justice system has been made harder by the disorder.2 days agoPolitics'I don't live, I just exist': Ukrainian families torn apart by visa changesThe government is facing calls to reverse changes making it harder for Ukrainians to bring family to the UK.18 hrs agoPoliticsHigher compensation proposed for poor water serviceWater companies that miss standards should pay customers more compensation, the government proposes.19 hrs agoScience & EnvironmentSwinney condemns Musk over racism row with YousafScotland's first minister defended his predecessor, who has traded accusations with the billionaire owner of X.1 hr agoScotland PoliticsTory blasts Senedd leader's abolish stuntAndrew RT Davies warned against going down "blind alley" in trying to debate whether to scrap Senedd.1 day agoWalesFirst jail terms handed down for social media posts during unrestJordan Parlour, 28, from Leeds was the first person to be jailed for posts on Facebook during disorder which has spread across the country.Big fall in migrant visa applications after changesThe number of overseas workers, students and their families applying to come to the UK falls by a third.3 days agoPoliticsCorbyn in talks to form new independent MPs groupA new group could unlock hundreds of thousands of pounds of public funding and access.3 days agoPoliticsCash-strapped council pins hopes on 'family-style' children's homeSomerset Council is opening its own children's homes to avoid relying on private providers.4 days agoFeatures and analysisWill Rachel Reeves' public sector pension plans work?The chancellor says she wants to “fire up the UK’s economy” with a "Canadian-style" pensions model.5 days agoUKWho is in the running for the Scottish Tory leadership?The Scottish Tories are looking for a new leader - in which direction will the winner take them?5 days agoScotland PoliticsWhat is Elon Musk's game plan?X’s owner has chosen to wade in to opine on unrest in the UK. It isn't clear what's driving him.5 days agoBBC InDepthHow 1960s tragedies triggered a life-saving lawDisasters like the mining collapse at Aberfan scarred the nation but led to the Health and Safety at Work Act.31 Jul 2024PoliticsSix months since Stormont returned, how is it going? It has been six months since NI's devolved government was restored following a two-year hiatus.3 Aug 2024Northern Ireland Politics