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BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

RAF base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone strike, MoD says

The BBC understands there were no casualties in the suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri in southern Cyprus.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Mar 2026

UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says

The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".

BBC Politics1 Mar 2026

Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin

Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

BBC Politics1 Mar 2026

UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban

Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

BBC Politics1 Mar 2026

Major changes to asylum system set to come into force

From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.

Immigration
BBC Politics1 Mar 2026

UK troops and civilians in Middle East put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says

British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Mar 2026

Ex-MP Jonathan Ashworth recovering after stroke

The former Labour MP says he is "on the mend" after becoming ill on New Year's Day.

BBC Politics1 Mar 2026

Ex-MP Jonathan Ashworth recovering after stroke

The former Labour MP says he is "on the mend" after becoming ill on New Year's Day.

BBC Politics1 Mar 2026

UK troops and civilians put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says

British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikes

The UK was not involved in, nor has it endorsed, the strikes on Iran by Israel and the US.

BBC Politics28 Feb 2026

Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims

Simons faced claims the think tank he used to run commissioned a report which looked into the background of journalists.

BBC Politics28 Feb 2026

Minister Josh Simons resigns after Labour Together claims

Simons faced claims the think tank he used to run commissioned a report which looked into the background of journalists.