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BBC Politics13 Apr 2026

Sarwar puts NHS at heart of Scottish Labour's election pitch

The party has announced its plans for health, education and taxation ahead of next month's Holyrood election.

PoliticsEconomyDefenceEducationHealthcare
BBC Politics9 Apr 2026

UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines

Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.

Defence
BBC Politics9 Apr 2026

UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines

Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.

Defence
BBC Politics2 Apr 2026

Davey calls for emergency cuts to fuel duty and rail fares

The Liberal Democrat leader says his transport support package would ease the impacts of the war in Iran.

Defence
BBC Politics2 Apr 2026

Davey calls for emergency cuts to fuel duty and rail fares

The Liberal Democrat leader says his transport support package would ease the impacts of the war in Iran.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with Iran

The chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan" to exit the conflict.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Apr 2026

Rachel Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch war with Iran

The chancellor says the US president does not have a "clear plan" to exit the conflict.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Apr 2026

Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP

No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Apr 2026

Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP

No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Apr 2026

UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says

It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Apr 2026

Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact

Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Apr 2026

SNP candidate ditched over handling of Linden complaints

Tracy Carragher was a deputy council leader when it was reported that her former colleague had made unwanted advances towards a teenager.

Defence