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Landmark Social Media Ruling
Could the landmark ruling on addictive social media platforms lead to tighter restrictions in the UK?
26-03-2026
BBC 2
Prime Minister's Questions: 25/03/2026
Keir Starmer faces Prime Minister's Questions as the US-Israel war in Iran impacts the cost of living.
25-03-2026
BBC 2
How To Bring Down Energy Bills?
Energy bills, anti-abortion protests and the Scottish Parliament elections.
24-03-2026
BBC 2
Pressures On The Cost Of Living
The impact the Iran War could have on household budgets.
23-03-2026
BBC 2
Gas Prices Soar Across Uk And Europe
How the US-Israel war with Iran is impacting energy prices and increasing the cost of mortgages.
19-03-2026
BBC 2
Prime Minister’s Questions
Keir Starmer takes PMQs as Angela Rayner criticises his immigration plans.
18-03-2026
BBC 2
The Rise In The Price Of Heating Oil
The government announces plans to support those facing increased heating costs.
16-03-2026
BBC 2
Are Gp's Fit Notes In Need Of Reform?
Does the doctors' fit note system need to be changed?
12-03-2026
BBC 2
Why Did Starmer Appoint Mandelson As Us Ambassador?
The documents that shed light on the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.
11-03-2026
BBC 2
The Economic Impact Of The Iran War
How high could the conflict in the Middle East push oil prices?
09-03-2026
BBC 2
The Uk-us ‘special Relationship’
As president Trump rebukes Keir Starmer for his initial response to the US-Israel war with Iran, what's next for the transatlantic partnership?
04-03-2026
BBC 2
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement
The chancellor delivers her Spring Statement as the conflict in the Middle East continues.
03-03-2026
BBC 2
The Iran Conflict Widens
How should the government respond to the Middle East crisis? With Alex Forsyth.
02-03-2026
BBC 2
Reforming Special Needs Education
Will government plans help SEND pupils in schools in England?
23-02-2026
BBC 2
Does The Government Have A Misogyny Problem?
The culture secretary says briefings by government figures are 'dripping with misogyny'.
12-02-2026
BBC 2
Prime Minister's Questions
Sir Keir Starmer faces MPs at PMQs, after days of pressure over his leadership.
11-02-2026
BBC 2
More Pressure On Starmer
Where next for the prime minister after the resignation of his chief of staff?
09-02-2026
BBC 2
Prime Minister Under Pressure Over Mandelson Appointment
Anger mounts among MPs over what Keir Starmer knew about Lord Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
05-02-2026
BBC 2
Prime Minister’s Questions
Keir Starmer takes Prime Minister’s Questions. Why did he appoint Peter Mandelson?
04-02-2026
BBC 2
New Revelations On Mandelson’s Conduct
New Lord Mandelson revelations raise further questions about prime minister Keir Starmer's judgement.
03-02-2026
BBC 2
Is The Student Loans System Fair?
The government’s plan to freeze repayment thresholds for some borrowers.
02-02-2026
BBC 2
Starmer In China
Keir Starmer arrives in China – and David Lammy takes Deputy Prime Minister’s Questions.
28-01-2026
BBC 2
Burnham's Bid Blocked
Andy Burnham is barred from running as a candidate to become an MP.
26-01-2026
BBC 2
Prime Minister's Questions: 21/01/2026
PMQs, the new Warm Homes Plan, and how should Starmer deal with Trump?
21-01-2026
BBC 2
Trump Criticises 'stupidity' Of Uk’s Chagos Islands Deal
Donald Trump has accused the UK of 'stupidity' and 'weakness' over its plan to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. What does it mean for the UK's relationship with the US?
20-01-2026
BBC 2
Is The Water Industry Broken?
Thousands of homes and businesses in the south east have gone days without running water.
15-01-2026
BBC 2
Prime Minister’s Questions
Digital ID cards, the Northern Powerhouse Rail project and the first-ever UK Town of Culture competition.
14-01-2026
BBC 2
Social Media Use For Children
Should under-16s be banned from accessing social media platforms?
12-01-2026
BBC 2
Prime Minister's Questions
Sir Keir Starmer faces MPs for his first Prime Minister's Questions of the year, after pledging to deploy British troops in Ukraine once the war is over.
07-01-2026
BBC 2
President Trump’s Threat To Annex Greenland
How serious is the United States about taking over Greenland?
06-01-2026
BBC 2
Keir Starmer’s Agenda For The New Year
Can the prime minister stay in power during 2026?
05-01-2026
BBC 2
A Look Back At 2025 And Ahead To 2026
Families are being urged to put their phones down over Christmas.
18-12-2025
BBC 2
Prime Minister’s Questions
Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch for the final Prime Minister's Questions of the year.
17-12-2025
BBC 2
Do We Have Enough Teachers?
Is the government on track to recruit 6,500 new teachers?
16-12-2025
BBC 2
Mi6’s Warning About Russian Threat To The Uk
Is Britain ready to face the Russian threat?
15-12-2025
BBC 2
Will The Doctors' Strike Go Ahead?
What next for the employment rights bill and the doctors’ strikes?
11-12-2025
BBC 2
What Does Trump’s National Security Strategy Mean For Europe?
Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to President Trump, joins Politics Live to explain Trump’s National Security Strategy.
09-12-2025
BBC 2
Can Labour Build Enough Homes?
Can Keir Starmer deliver his election pledge to build 1.5 million homes?
08-12-2025
BBC 2
Police Use Of Facial Recognition
Is facial recognition a threat to civil liberties? And will there be a Tory-Reform electoral pact?
04-12-2025
BBC 2
Prime Minister's Questions
The doctors' strike, the cost of running a pub and why nuclear is so expensive to develop in the UK.
03-12-2025
BBC 2
02/12/2025
Actor Sophie Winkleman explains why she thinks smartphones should be banned for under-16s.
02-12-2025
BBC 2
Pressure On The Chancellor
Did Rachel Reeves overstate problems in the public finances before the Budget?
01-12-2025
BBC 2
Budget 2025
Vicki Young presents live coverage of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget, including reaction from politicians, experts and members of the public.
26-11-2025
BBC 2
Looking Ahead To The Budget
The health secretary announces a 'milkshake tax'. What else will be in the Budget?
25-11-2025
BBC 2
Reducing The Cost Of Living
Will Wednesday’s budget address the everyday expenses of food, energy and travel?
24-11-2025
BBC 2
20/11/2025
Why are so many young people out of work? And are entrepreneurs leaving the UK?
20-11-2025
BBC 2
Prime Minister's Questions
Defence spending, property taxes, immigration, Keir Starmer's leadership and PMQs.
19-11-2025
BBC 2
Reforming The Asylum System
The government says it will restore order to the UK’s borders. Can it do so?
17-11-2025
BBC 2
Row Over Downing Street Briefings
The latest on Downing Street briefings, concerns over asylum seekers in hotels, and reports about payment for the UK-EU relationship 'reset'.
13-11-2025
BBC 2
Prime Minister's Questions
Coverage of PMQs as rumours swirl that Keir Starmer could face a leadership challenge.
12-11-2025
BBC 2
Should Smartphones Be Banned In Schools?
Trump threatens to sue the BBC. And will the chancellor lift the two-child benefit cap?
11-11-2025
BBC 2
Restoring Trust In The Bbc After Sunday’s Resignations
Political reaction to the departures of the BBC’s director general and News CEO.
10-11-2025
BBC 2
How To Tax Electric Cars?
The government is considering a new tax on electric vehicles.
06-11-2025
BBC 2
Will The Chancellor Raise Taxes In The Budget?
Rachel Reeves sets out her priorities for the economy in a pre-Budget speech.
04-11-2025
BBC 2
What Is Reform Uk’s Economic Policy?
Nigel Farage sets out Reform UK's position on cutting taxes and reducing borrowing.
03-11-2025
BBC 2
30/10/2025
What will the Renters’ Rights Act mean for landlords and tenants? Also, Rachel Reeves admits to breaking rules over renting out her property.
30-10-2025
BBC 2
27/10/2025
Analysis of the asylum accommodation system, the state of Britain, and should parents be fined for term-time holidays?
27-10-2025
BBC 2
23/10/2025
A migrant who was removed to France returns to the UK: Can the 'one in, one out' scheme work?
23-10-2025
BBC 2
22/10/2025
Keir Starmer faces Prime Minister’s Questions amid speculation about next month’s Budget.
22-10-2025
BBC 2
13/10/2025
Politics Live looks at the international summit aimed at ending the war in the Middle East.
13-10-2025
BBC 2
09/10/2025
Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of a Gaza peace deal. Also, how bad is graduate recruitment?
09-10-2025
BBC 2
06/10/2025: Conference 2025
Should the police get more powers to restrict repeated protests?
06-10-2025
BBC 2
30/09/2025: Conference 2025
Sir Keir Starmer’s speech to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
30-09-2025
BBC 2
30/09/2025: Conference 2025
What does Keir Starmer need to do in his conference speech? And his plans for a new virtual hospital service.
30-09-2025
BBC 2
29/09/2025: Conference 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s speech to the Labour Party Conference.
29-09-2025
BBC 2
24/09/2025
How often should black bins be collected? And Donald Trump’s comments about London.
24-09-2025
BBC 2
23/09/2025: Conference 2025
Live coverage of Ed Davey’s speech from the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth.
23-09-2025
BBC 2
23/09/2025
Vicki Young and her guests discuss the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth.
23-09-2025
BBC 2
22/09/2025
Should migrants with permanent settled status in the UK be forced to leave?
22-09-2025
BBC 2
15/09/2025
What did the prime minister know about Lord Mandelson’s links with Jeffrey Epstein?
15-09-2025
BBC 2