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BBC Politics27 Apr 2026

Lib Dems pledge £5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs

The party says the payouts would help tackle an "environmental emergency" faced by councils.

DefenceEnvironment
BBC Politics27 Apr 2026

Lib Dems pledge £5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs

The party says the payouts would help tackle an "environmental emergency" faced by councils.

DefenceEnvironment
BBC Politics26 Apr 2026

Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says

Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

Defence
BBC Politics25 Apr 2026

UK steps up plans for potential shortages caused by Iran war

Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

Defence
BBC Politics24 Apr 2026

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.

Defence
BBC Politics24 Apr 2026

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.

Defence
BBC Politics23 Apr 2026

Starmer says he's acting in national interest after Trump criticism

The US president earlier told the BBC the UK should have given more support to the US over the Iran war.

Defence
BBC Politics23 Apr 2026

Starmer says he's acting in national interest after Trump criticism

The US president earlier told the BBC the UK should have given more support to the US over the Iran war.

Defence
BBC Politics23 Apr 2026

UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal

The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.

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BBC Politics23 Apr 2026

UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal

The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.

DefenceCrimeRestoreRemigration
BBC Politics22 Apr 2026

UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics22 Apr 2026

UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

EconomyDefence