politics
Man arrested for trying to sell Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone
McSweeney was the prime minister’s chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London. Source link
Curious canines and patient pups – it's dogs at polling stations
Pictures of dogs at polling stations are now a part of election day – here are some of the best we have seen. Source link
Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024. Source link
Postal vote error leaves 1,300 people without ballot papers ahead of Senedd election
After first blaming Royal Mail, Cardiff council now says some ballot packs have not been printed. Source link
Starmer tells civil servants to speak 'truth to power' after vetting row
The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins. Source link
When will the elections results come in?
In Scotland and Wales counting will begin on Friday, while in England results are expected to start coming overnight. Source link
What could Reading's housing situation look like?
With local elections taking place in Reading on Thursday, housing issues loom large for voters. Source link
Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections
A final push for votes is under way on the last day of campaigning ahead of elections across England, Scotland and Wales. Source link
Two people arrested after BBC asylum investigation
A BBC report revealed some immigration advisers are helping asylum seekers pretend to be gay to stay in the country. Source link
Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman
The Green Party leader tells the BBC he hosted fundraisers for the charity but had not used the right word when describing his role. Source link