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IrelandScotlandWalesBurnham announces scheme to help first-time buyers onto housing ladderThe prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.17 mins agoPoliticsRayner criticises visa rule proposals ahead of Labour conferenceThe housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".8 hrs agoPoliticsTory ex-ministers face serious questions over migrant centre chaos, inquiry hearsThe Manston centre in Kent became overwhelmed in November 2022 at the height of the small boats crisis.1 day agoUKGlasgow City Council pauses plan to fire and rehire 23,000 staffTalks between the council and three unions will resume early next week to try to reach a new deal on pay.6 hrs agoGlasgow & West ScotlandBurnham not doing enough to boost growth, says former business secretaryEx-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference. 11 hrs agoPoliticsHow 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.8 hrs agoBBC InDepthPM pledges £210m to regenerate UK's high streetsBurnham said the fund would would support communities to transform derelict buildings and keep businesses open8 hrs agoI'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham saysThe prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soilThe foreign secretary stresses "the UK's unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community".No 'switch' to stop small boats, Lucy Powell tells BBCLabour's deputy leader was speaking to BBC local radio ahead of the party's annual conference'This is the final offer,' says NI secretary over £1.5bn Stormont funding packageSome six months have passed since the executive should have set a budget for this financial year.Ministers reject dog ownership licence scheme A taskforce had suggested new legal requirements could help promote dog control and reduce attacks. Features and analysisNew policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PMAndy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it?Andy Burnham has long championed a repeal of the ban which prevents football supporters from drinking alcohol in the view of the pitch. But do fans even want it?Chris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meetingBurnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.Analysis: Lib Dems leave conference buoyed by Davey's messageConcerns over Sir Ed Davey's leadership were dampened by pledges at conference and his performance.An arrest, a defection and a new leader - how Reform's 'challenging' week unfoldedHow an extraordinary seven days that rocked the party unfolded.From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meetingBurnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yetThe £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctionsIt is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.Reform UK winded by donations row as insiders call for shift in approachNigel Farage's admirers in the party are calling for a stronger operation as the party aims for power.Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conferenceThe party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.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/ListenRory Stewart on his viral Newsnight momentRory Stewart talks about his viral Newsnight momentQuestion Time panel clash over welfare policyThe Conservatives have promised to prevent long-term jobless benefit claimants from spending their welfare payments on alcohol, cigarettes and gambling.How did Italian politics become stable?Italy was once known for political instability, so how did that change?Is a free press at serious risk in Trump’s America?What can America learn from the rest of the world about protecting journalists?Davey takes aim at 'thugs' who 'stoke racism'The Lib Dem leader is addressing his party conference in Brighton.
