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IrelandScotlandWalesGovernment to water down business rate rise for pubsThe hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.5 hrs agoBusinessMore changes to farm inheritance tax plans ruled outThe government says it has listened to farmers and increased the proposed inheritance tax threshold.11 hrs agoScience & EnvironmentGovernment accused of dragging its heels on deepfake law over Grok AIThe End Violence Against Women Coalition said it had been a year since the inital law was suggested 8 hrs agoTechnologyMorgan urges PM to stand up to Trump on Venezuela and GreenlandWelsh first minister says there comes a point when you have to "say up to here and no further".12 hrs agoWalesPeers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying billSupporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.4 hrs agoPoliticsThree NHS trusts still using fax machines, Streeting confessesThe health secretary had made it his personal mission to banish the fax machine from the NHS.9 hrs agoPoliticsNew powers for councils to fine pavement parkersCouncils will be able to take action against those creating "unnecessary obstruction" of the pavement.8 hrs agoUKChris Mason: Trump and Starmer speak as ship seizure caps extraordinary few daysThe leaders speak on the phone following a blitz of overseas activity by the Trump administration, writes the BBC's political editor.Minister blames 'slow' watchdog for trans guidance delayThe EHRC has urged Bridget Phillipson to speed up her approval of the guidance, which was submitted in September.Trial date over protest outside David Lammy's homeTwo women are next set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court in May for a two-day trial.Workers' rights reforms will cost billions less after concessions, analysis showsFirms implementing the new employment terms are expected to face lower additional costs after the legislation was watered down.Reform candidate admits Lammy post was 'clumsy'Reform mayoral candidate Chris Parry had posted that David Lammy's "loyalty lies" in the Caribbean.Features and analysisWhat's happening with the assisted dying bill?It's more than a year since MPs first backed the proposed legislation but it still needs to be approved by peers.The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens GreenlandThe White House has said that 'utilising the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief's disposal'How AI is posing a threat to democracy in YorkshireCouncils discuss the challenges as they seek to stop the spread of fake news online.Chris Mason: UK grapples with new era of US unpredictabilityThis week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.Will 2026 be the year MPs and peers agree on how to repair Parliament?Parliamentarians will shortly have to decide if they should leave their building to allow for billions of pounds of maintenance work to take place. From our Political Editor Chris MasonChris Mason: Trump and Starmer speak as ship seizure caps extraordinary few daysThe leaders speak on the phone following a blitz of overseas activity by the Trump administration, writes the BBC's political editor.Chris Mason: UK grapples with new era of US unpredictabilityThis week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to strategy of avoiding criticism of Trump over MaduroThe government's cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC's political editor.Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break yearWith devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific pointThe Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.BBC InDepthStarmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution?The prime minister discusses the economy, Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break yearWith devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?2025 was a crazy year in politics. But 2026 could be wildReform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump’s presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring? Young people are getting a 'raw deal', and that's good news for the Greens and ReformFrustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.Watch/ListenUUP leadership: 'Let's have a contest, let the members decide'The North Antrim assembly member Jon Burrows is in the running to become the next leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.Watch: The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UKReform won a surprise victory in a council by-election in West Lothian - their first win in Scotland.The InterviewDame Jacinda Ardern talks about empathetic leadership in the time of populismActing Reform UK council leader says it is time to 'move on'Former leader Ian Cooper had his membership of Reform UK revoked after being accused of making racist comments on social media.PMQs: Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label as Badenoch attacks government's recordStarmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label from Badenoch at PMQs
