politics
Ros Atkins on… How popular is President Trump?
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad. Source link
I joined the Tories for the partying, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leader opens up about her life and career – and chooses her favourite music – on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. Source link
'British FBI' to take over terror and fraud probes in reforms to police
The home secretary says policing is stuck “in a different century” and the new body will form part of wider reforms. Source link
Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest warriors of all time'
The US president’s praise follows his claim that allied forces avoided the front lines during the Afghanistan conflict. Source link
Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election
He said in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government “not undermine it”. Source link
Burnham faces deadline on by-election decision
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to stand in the Gordon and Denton seat. Source link
Labour wants to shake up the police – but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?
The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Source link
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The Dutch diplomat making waves at Davos. Source link
Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal
The plans are part of a raft of measures aimed at the reform of police forces in England and Wales. Source link
Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill
The legislation was due to be debated in Lords on Monday. Source link