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IrelandScotlandWalesLIVEBBC chair to respond to MPs as departing News CEO rejects claims of institutional biasThe BBC's director general Tim Davie, and CEO of news Deborah Turness, resigned last night after a leaked memo made a series of criticisms of BBC output.Homelessness higher than official figures, research showsOfficial data for England underestimates the scale of the problem, according to research for charity Crisis says.10 hrs agoPoliticsHMRC to review suspending 23,500 child benefit paymentsThe tax body had used travel data to conclude that thousands of parents had left the country permanently but many say they just went on holiday.17 hrs agoBusinessNandy apologises for breaking rules on football regulator appointmentReport finds that new football regulator chair David Kogan had made two separate donations of £1,450 to the culture secretary.15 hrs agoPoliticsBBC bosses treating 'systemic bias' allegations seriously, Nandy saysThe broadcaster's chair is set to issue a response to a parliamentary committee over claims a Panorama documentary misled viewers.23 hrs agoCultureUK to help protect Belgium after suspected Russian drone incursionsSir Richard Knighton, the UK military chief, says his Belgian counterpart requested assistance in the form of personnel and equipment this week.23 hrs agoEuropeUK seeks Danish inspiration to shake up immigration systemHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.2 days agoPoliticsFinance secretary may have to 'revisit' no tax rise pledgeShona Robison says the chancellor's Budget decisions later this month could put unforeseen pressure on Scotland's finances.Inquiry to review rise in young people not working or studyingFormer Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer.Stand-off over £800,000 Your Party fundsYour Party officials accuse Zarah Sultana of withholding funds despite publicly agreeing to transfer the money.Social housing funding pledge of more than £1.5bnThe government says regional mayors will have the power to decide where the homes will be built.Whip restored to four Labour MPs after rebellionChris Hinchliff says his focus remains on contributing to "Labour's historic mission".Features and analysisChris Mason: The justice system is failing - the buck stops with LammyProblems in the prisons and the courts are not new but they are growing and the government doesn't have a grip on them.Chris Mason: Could Reeves break a 50-year taboo by raising income tax in her Budget?It is more than half a century since a chancellor chose to put up the basic rate of income tax.What a UK government led by Reform would really look likeWhat the party's first six months at the helm at local level shows about how they govern - and whether they can keep their promisesWill Bank of England governor play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates?The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.'Taxes are going up' - BBC decodes Reeves's pre-Budget speechHenry Zeffman analyses what may be in the chancellor's upcoming budget plans. From our Political Editor Chris MasonThe justice system is failing - the buck stops with LammyProblems in the prisons and the courts are not new but they are growing and the government doesn't have a grip on them.Could Reeves break a 50-year taboo by raising income tax in her Budget?It is more than half a century since a chancellor chose to put up the basic rate of income tax.As crises pile up, can the Home Office be fixed?The government confronts a cluster of catastrophes, all linked to small boat crossings.Will Lucy Powell's win turn things around for Labour?Chris Mason looks at what Lucy Powell's return to frontline politics might mean for Labour.Chris Mason: Extraordinary Caerphilly by-election humbles Westminster's big beastsPlaid Cymru win 47% of the vote in a record turnout, while Labour and the Tories manage just 13% between them. BBC InDepthWhat a UK government led by Reform would really look likeWhat the party's first six months at the helm at local level shows about how they govern - and whether they can keep their promisesThe battle is on for the Conservatives to show they matterAs the party's annual conference begins, there are reasons for the current leadership to be gloomy, writes Laura Kuenssberg. How much trouble is Labour in - and is the PM the right man for the job?Ahead of Labour's annual conference, Laura Kuenssberg talks to ministers, MPs and advisers about Starmer's position.Nick Robinson: How the simmering row over freedom of speech in the UK reached boiling pointHow did we reach a point where the UK is being compared to a 'tin pot Third World dictatorship'?Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planningMonths of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.Watch/ListenReform UK school taxi letter used as 'political football'Council leader George Finch answered questions on home-to-school transport on BBC CWR on Friday.Watch: US election night's big winners… in 90 secondsZohran Mamdani, who will become New York City's youngest mayor since 1892, said in his victory speech that his win was a 'mandate for change'.'Taxes are going up' - BBC decodes Reeves's pre-Budget speechHenry Zeffman analyses what may be in the chancellor's upcoming budget plans. Why is there a no confidence motion in the education minister?Paul Givan responds to criticism after visiting a school in Israel.PanoramaPanorama investigates the 'PayPal Mafia' and their influence on Trump’s rise to president.
