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IrelandScotlandWalesIntensive work continuing on Ukraine plan, European leaders say after Trump callUkraine is at a "critical moment", the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.15 hrs agoEuropeEx-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies among new peersDowning Street announced 34 new peers to "correct" an imbalance against Labour in the House of Lords.15 hrs agoPoliticsPalestine Action hunger strikers call for urgent meeting with ministersLawyers for eight remand prisoners waiting to go on trial say they could die in prison as part of their protest.18 hrs agoUKMPs criticise delay to violence against women strategyThe government's strategy to tackle the issue has already been pushed back three times this year.18 hrs agoPoliticsLast-minute offer may avert strike by resident doctorsDeal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.15 hrs agoHealthSwinney faces call for justice secretary to be sacked over grooming gangsOpposition leaders grill First Minister John Swinney on the grooming gangs controversy at FMQs.Former Tory MP and council leader joins Reform UKThe former MP for Mansfield confirms he is making the switch to Reform after a year out of politics.2 hrs agoNottinghamshireEuropean ministers back ECHR plan to tackle illegal migrationCountries in the treaty - including the UK - will negotiate a "political declaration" to make it easier to deport migrants.Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says ReevesThe chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".Don't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PMThe Lib Dem leader criticises US national security strategy, which warns Europe faces "civilisational erasure".Trump attack on London mayor is wrong, says No 10Sir Keir Starmer's press secretary says Donald Trump's comments about the London mayor were "wrong".Reform defends selection of Bangladeshi candidate Addy Mo Asaduzzaman, 23, has indefinite leave to remain in the UK after studying in Portsmouth.Features and analysisCharities welcome new law banning puppy smugglingBut some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas.Henry Zeffman: Less than meets the eye to Starmer's words on BrexitThis week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.Is Scottish Labour on the brink of Westminster revolt?The prime minister is set to visit Scotland later, but there are murmurings of discontent among his MPs.The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explainedThe government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.Faisal Islam: OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for ReevesChancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balanceFrom our Political Editor Chris MasonChris 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.Rachel Reeves will be hoping this Budget buys her some timeDeep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen.MP's aide reported suspected China LinkedIn approachDespite the government's efforts to thaw tensions with Beijing, MPs were warned this week of spying threats from China.Where does mudslinging over leadership leave Starmer's government?The Prime Minister is "incandescent" at way all of this has played out, writes BBC's political editor.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.BBC InDepthYoung 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.Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"Fear and scepticism as Reeves prepares for her big Budget momentThe chancellor faces her toughest challenge yet in a Budget that will define the government's future, writes Laura Kuenssberg.'Head in hands': Ministers fume at No 10's self-inflicted chaosMisshaps of their own making overshadow important things the government has to do, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Watch/ListenPMQs: Starmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label as Badenoch attacks government's recordStarmer dismisses 'caretaker PM' label from Badenoch at PMQsWhy is Downing Street painted black?The Global StoryFifa’s new ‘Peace Prize’ raises questions about politics in the world’s biggest sportWalescast Senedd debateThe debate comes as parties look ahead to next May's Welsh Parliament election.Politicians thrash out key issues in live TV debateThey clashed over the NHS, the two-child benefit cap and increasing Senedd members.
