BBC Politics12 Jun 2026
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.
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BBC Politics12 Jun 2026
PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns
Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary.
Defence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026
PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns
Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary.
Defence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.
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BBC Politics12 Jun 2026
Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.
Defence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026
Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.
Defence
BBC Politics12 Jun 2026
Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
The resignations of the defence secretary and armed forces minister pile the pressure further on the PM's leadership.
Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.
Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him
The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.
Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
What's happened to UK defence spending?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.
Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
What's happened to UK defence spending?
BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.
Defence
BBC Politics11 Jun 2026
Chris Mason: What John Healey's resignation means
An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.
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