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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.

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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”.

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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.

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BBC Politics21 Apr 2026

Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

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BBC Politics21 Apr 2026

Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Defence
BBC Politics20 Apr 2026

Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain

Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics20 Apr 2026

Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain

Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.

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