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BBC Politics18 Apr 2026

Starmer accused of 'skulking' and shunning Sarwar in Scotland

It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February.

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BBC Politics16 Apr 2026

UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues

The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

Defence
BBC Politics16 Apr 2026

UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war

The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics16 Apr 2026

UK preparing for some food shortages in Iran war worst case scenario

The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

Defence
BBC Politics16 Apr 2026

UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war

The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer

BBC’s Sarah Smith examines how the Iran war has led to discrepancies between the US president and UK prime minister.

Defence
BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

Defence
BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

Defence
BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war

It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".

Defence
BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay

The prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published.

Defence
BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay

The prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published.

Defence
BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

Labour's Sarwar brands Scottish Reform leader 'a liar' over deal claim

Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar brands Malcolm Offord "a pathetic, poisonous, odious little man" after a TV debate clash.

Defence