Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has described the era of globalisation as "ended", following Donald Trump's new tariffs.It comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer suggested in ...

Hannah RitchieBBC News, SydneyGetty ImagesIt is compulsory for Australians to vote on election day - and many will queue for a customary sausage in breadOn 3 May Australians will ...

Angus CochraneBBC Scotland NewsGetty ImagesChristina McKelvie stepped back from ministerial duties last summerScottish government minister Christina McKelvie has died aged 57, the SNP has announced.McKelvie, the drugs and alcohol ...

Ben King and Robin Levinson KingBBC NewsReporting fromLondon, UK and Toronto, CanadaWatch: Key moments on Mark Carney’s journey from banker to Canada's PMThe former Bank of England boss, Mark ...

Angus CochraneBBC Scotland NewsGetty ImagesScotland's former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to stand down as an MSP, she has announced.The ex-SNP leader confirmed she would not seek re-election at ...

A 62-year-old man has been charged with harassment against Education Minister Paul Givan.It follows a report to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on 7 February of abusive ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves can "absolutely" be trusted, a minister has said, despite questions about her CV and use of expenses while working at a bank.A BBC investigation found out ...

PA MediaJustice minister Naomi Long said attacks on police have no place in societyAttacks on police in Londonderry and Strabane that left nine officers injured have been described as ...

A nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka has been blamed on a monkey that intruded into a power station south of Colombo.Power is gradually being restored across the island nation ...

Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked after a newspaper revealed he sent a string of offensive and abusive WhatsApp messages.The MP for Gorton and Denton was also suspended ...

David DeansPolitical reporter, BBC Wales NewsBBCLynne Neagle said police officers could be called upon to help with bag searches at schoolsTeachers can call on police officers to search pupils' ...

David DeansPolitical reporter, BBC Wales NewsDaniel DaviesPolitical correspondent, BBC Wales NewsArts Council of WalesJack Sargeant has denied the arts are facing a "crisis"The minister responsible for culture in Wales ...