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BBC Politics4 Mar 2026

Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on

Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.

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The Guardian Politics4 Mar 2026

The Guardian view on the US-UK relationship: Trump is pushing Britain closer to Europe | Editorial

An unreliable and volatile American president makes a compelling case for closer security and defence cooperation with continental allies There is truth to Donald Trump’s declaration earlier this week that the UK-US relationship is “not what it was”, although there is no indication that he understands the reasons for the change. The US president is “very disappointed” that Sir Keir Starmer has been “uncooperative” in the war against Iran, offering only limited logistical support to American forc

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Sky News Politics4 Mar 2026

Why wars are bad news for the 'special relationship'

Nothing puts the so-called "special relationship" between the UK and the United States under strain like the Americans going to war.

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The Guardian Politics4 Mar 2026

UK’s partial study visa ban ‘will drive people to small boats’, campaigners say

Ban affecting Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon will mean more people make Channel crossings, charity says A new ban on students coming to the UK from four countries where there is war and human rights abuses will drive more people use small boats, campaigners have warned. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, announced a bar on student visas from Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon on Tuesday evening. It will come into force on 26 March. Continue reading...

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Express Politics4 Mar 2026

Iran war puts UK on the brink of total economic meltdown – it's bad news for Rachel Reeves

Chancellor set to face mounting pressure to support families walloped by price rises in the wake of the deadly conflict

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The Guardian Politics4 Mar 2026

Yes, Keir Starmer must do better and go faster in bringing Britain closer to Europe. Here’s how to reset his reset | Naomi Smith

MPs warn the plan so far lacks direction and drive, but there are four clear ways to really move on from our disastrous Brexit Many of us have been there: in the driver’s seat on a tricky hill start, when the engine cuts out and the car judders to a halt. Since the EU-UK summit last May – the event that was supposed to map a new and dynamic way forward – stalling is fast becoming a real risk for Keir Starmer’s most crucial long-term policy area: improving Britain’s relationship with the EU. Tod

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BBC Politics4 Mar 2026

UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on

European markets are trading a little higher but gas and crude prices remain volatile.

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The Guardian Politics4 Mar 2026

60% of Welsh voters unaware of how new system will work in May elections

Voters remain unsure about which policy decisions sit with Cardiff Bay and which with Westminster UK politics live – latest updates Almost 60% of Welsh voters are unaware of how the new system will work in May’s Senedd elections and there is confusion over devolution powers, a report has found. Polling research released on Wednesday by Cardiff University and YouGov suggested that 26 years since devolution began, many voters remain unsure about which policy decisions sit with Cardiff Bay, and w

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Conservative Home4 Mar 2026

PMQs: Badenoch “The PM is catching arrows not dealing with the archers”

The Conservative leader quizzed the Prime Minister as to why in response to Iranian attacks on British military assets he would not allow the RAF to attack missile sites that were firing at British bases, but was leaving it to others to do that. The post PMQs: Badenoch “The PM is catching arrows not dealing with the archers” appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

WATCH: Starmer Refuses to Set Date for Delayed Defence Investment Plan

Starmer, red as a beetroot, with no explanation for the delayed Defence Investment Plan. This was supposed to have been published last autumn. Have they lost it down the back of the sofa?

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Express Politics4 Mar 2026

Keir Starmer warns Middle East conflict 'serious and volatile'

Labour leader made the comments in the Commons during Prime Minister's Questions

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Guido Fawkes4 Mar 2026

WATCH: MPs on £98,599 Take Mass Dance Class While Middle East Breaks Out Into War

H/t: Kate Ferguson. Something something Rome burns…

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