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BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs

The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Defence
BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs

More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis

European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.

Defence
BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis

European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war isn't really an option.

Defence
BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

PM says UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

It comes after President Trump urged the UK and other countries to send warships to protect the vital shipping channel.

Defence
BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs

More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog

The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

DefenceHealthcare
BBC Politics16 Mar 2026

Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog

The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

Defence
BBC Politics15 Mar 2026

PM to set out support plan for heating oil costs

Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Defence
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