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BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Ukrainian president says Putin wants a "long war" between the US and Iran.

Defence
BBC Politics18 Mar 2026

Rayner warns immigration reforms risk being 'un-British'

Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.

ImmigrationDefence
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Ministers still wrangling over delayed defence investment plan

MPs ask defence bosses why a vital investment plan promised before Christmas is still on hold.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Ministers still wrangling over delayed defence investment plan

MPs ask defence bosses why a vital investment plan promised before Christmas is still on hold.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Reform UK council leader narrowly survives no confidence vote

Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch holds on after predicting he would win the vote.

DefenceReform
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Reform council leader narrowly survives no confidence vote

Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch survived by one vote.

Defence
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Reform pledges to scrap VAT and green levies on energy bills

There are fears the war in Iran could lead to a surge in household energy bills.

DefenceEnvironment
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Reform council leader survives no confidence vote

Warwickshire County Council leader George Finch has survived after 27 councillors supported him.

Defence
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Zelensky to visit Starmer to sign new Ukraine-UK defence pact

Downing Street says the agreement bring together "Ukrainian expertise and the UK's industrial base".

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Reform pledges to scrap VAT and green levies on energy bills

There are fears the war in Iran could lead to a surge in household energy bills.

DefenceEnvironment
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

PoliticsDefence