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BBC Politics14 Mar 2026

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

Defence
BBC Politics13 Mar 2026

I can survive no-confidence vote - council leader

Warwickshire Green Party councillors call a vote on Councillor George Finch's position.

DefenceEnvironment
BBC Politics13 Mar 2026

Iran war increases importance of good UK-Ireland relations

The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK.

Defence
BBC Politics13 Mar 2026

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky grounds even before Iran war

The government's hopes that 2026 was the year when growth would pick up are at risk of being scuppered.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics13 Mar 2026

RAF Typhoon jets in action over Bahrain

Two jets have been allocated to help Bahrain intercept incoming drones.

Defence
BBC Politics13 Mar 2026

RAF Typhoon jets in action over Bahrain

Two jets have been allocated to help Bahrain intercept incoming drones.

Defence
BBC Politics13 Mar 2026

UK economy failed to grow in January ahead of Iran war

Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics12 Mar 2026

PM says Mandelson appointment was mistake as No 10 denies cover-up

Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".

Defence
BBC Politics12 Mar 2026

UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says

British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

Defence
BBC Politics12 Mar 2026

Council leader bullish on no-confidence vote chances

Reform UK's George Finch says he is confident he will stay in charge on Warwickshire County Council.

DefenceReform
BBC Politics12 Mar 2026

UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey says

British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

Defence
BBC Politics12 Mar 2026

Swinney seeks UK meeting over US military use of Prestwick Airport

Three American military refuelling aircraft that previously stopped at the airport are believed to be supporting US-Israeli airstrikes.

Defence