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Sky News Politics3 Mar 2026

Iran war leaves forecast for low UK inflation not worth the paper it was written on

The rise in gas prices over the past 48 hours is without precedent.

EconomyDefence
Sky News Politics3 Mar 2026

UK prepares for war lasting months

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PoliticsDefence
Sky News Politics1 Mar 2026

UK terror threat 'absolutely' under review after Iran strikes, defence secretary says

The UK's terror threat level is "absolutely" under review following US and Israel strikes on Iran, the defence secretary told Sky News.

Defence
Sky News Politics1 Mar 2026

Defence sec reveals details of UK's Middle East operations - including taking down Iran drones

Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed details of the UK's operations in the Middle East - including taking down Iranian drones - after the US and Israel targeted Iran.

Defence
Sky News Politics28 Feb 2026

Plaid Cymru leader pledges to open route to independence for Wales

A Plaid Cymru Welsh government would aim to establish a national commission to explore Wales's constitutional future, including a potential path toward independence, within its first 100 days in office.

Defence
Sky News Politics28 Feb 2026

Back my asylum overhaul or risk Trump inspired ICE-style raids, warns Mahmood

Shabana Mahmood is set to introduce new legislation to overhaul the UK's asylum system as part a tougher approach to migration.

ImmigrationDefence
Sky News Politics27 Feb 2026

Plaid leader warns 'Reform government would set Wales back decades'

Rhun ap Iorwerth has said May's Senedd election is now a "two-horse race" between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK, declaring Labour is "over" in Wales.

PoliticsDefenceReform
Sky News Politics26 Feb 2026

Defence secretary orders search for record of Epstein trafficking women through RAF bases

Defence Secretary John Healey has told officials to review military records to find any evidence of Jeffrey Epstein trafficking women into Britain through RAF bases.

Defence
Sky News Politics24 Feb 2026

No end in sight for the war - but a glimmer of hope for Ukraine

Watching President Zelenskyy and first lady Olena Zelenska in the centre of Kyiv lead a minute's silence to honour the tens of thousands of soldiers who have died on the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war was a sobering moment.

Defence
Sky News Politics23 Feb 2026

Threats we face echo run-up to WWII, warns minister

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and wider threats to the UK and its allies share "a lot of similarities" with the three-year run-up to the Second World War, the armed forces minister has said.

Defence