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IrelandScotlandWalesBanks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profitsSenior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.10 hrs agoBusinessEquality watchdog writes to Greens over 'Zionism is racism' motionThe party was reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission by MPs and antisemitism campaigners.10 hrs agoPoliticsFormer DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuseJeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.11 hrs agoNorthern IrelandBurnham asks for 'manual trawl' of records for former Man City linksThe PM has faced fresh questions about hospitality dinners since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.13 hrs agoPoliticsFarage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist commentsThe Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.10 hrs agoPoliticsBurnham asks for his Widdecombe remarks to be correctedThe prime minister had faced calls to apologise for his comments about the alleged murder of the former minister.10 hrs agoPoliticsUK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policyThe home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".7 hrs agoUKHealey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of BudgetThe economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.'Bring it on': Flynn challenges Burnham on independence referendum The SNP's Stephen Flynn tells his party's conference independence supporters are "winning the argument".Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist commentsReform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment armThe culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.Labour to break from Green council groups that back Zionism policyLabour says it will end power-sharing deals with councillors that do not disown the party's new stance.Features and analysisChris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges changeThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit againFor the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.Why are hundreds of prisoners being released early?More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early.Why Tories are talking about winning the next electionKemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.Tensions exposed among Greens by 'Zionism is racism' conference voteWhat may be troubling for the Greens institutionally is what this episode reveals about some of the dynamics in the party.From our Political Editor Chris MasonLib Dems rally behind Davey as he pledges changeThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit againFor the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to sayAddressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth. Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack PolanskiSenior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so farThe Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.BBC InDepthHow long can Labour's feel-good factor last?The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donationsAs Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg.The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enoughIn an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massiveThe governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.Watch/ListenReform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist remarksReform UK has said "there is no room for racism" in its party after ITV News broadcast undercover filming, gathered over a year, of some of its councillors and candidates using racist, violent and sexist language.Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham mattersPrime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.Russell T Davies, and reporting on when the BBC gets it wrongAn extended interview with acclaimed screenwriter and producer Russell T Davies.The Brexit debate is back - why now?The BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.Baroness Campbell: People with disabilities can achieve almost anything with right supportDisability rights campaigner Baroness Campbell speaks about her experience as a peer in the House of Lords.
