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BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Border security chief steps down after 18 months in the job

Martin Hewitt had been tasked with cutting the numbers trying to get to the UK in small boats.

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BBC Politics26 Feb 2026

UK asylum claims drop slightly in 2025 as small boat arrivals rise by 13%

Some 100,625 people claimed asylum in the year to December and about 40% of these arrived by small boats, figures show.

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BBC Politics26 Feb 2026

UK asylum claims drop slightly in 2025 as small boat arrivals rise by 13%

Some 100,625 people claimed asylum in the year to December and about 40% of these arrived by small boats, figures show.

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BBC Politics23 Feb 2026

Reform promises agency to ensure illegal migrant removals

The party's new home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be a "burning" priority for a Reform UK government.

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BBC Politics22 Mar 2026

No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says

Steve Reed says there is "no specific assessment" Iran is capable of hitting the UK, after Israel claimed it now could.

BBC Politics22 Mar 2026

Foreign secretary denounces 'reckless Iran threats' after missiles fired at Diego Garcia

Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target.

BBC Politics21 Mar 2026

As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home

British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.

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BBC Politics21 Mar 2026

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The former Labour leader’s journey from bacon sandwich to energy secretary.

BBC Politics21 Mar 2026

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The former Labour leader’s journey from bacon sandwich to energy secretary.

BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Starmer most popular PM - in Toby Jug sales

Toby Jugs depicting Sir Keir outsold all other prime ministers in the Parliament shop in 2025.

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BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

Starmer most popular PM - in Toby Jug sales

Toby Jugs depicting Sir Keir outsold all other prime ministers in the Parliament shop in 2025.

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BBC Politics20 Mar 2026

UK allows US to use bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz

Downing Street said ministers approved the expansion after accusing Iran of "reckless strikes".

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