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BBC Politics15 Mar 2026

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics15 Mar 2026

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics15 Mar 2026

Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being considered

The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

DefenceCrime
BBC Politics15 Mar 2026

Officials could gain police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers

The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

DefenceCrime
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 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